Arusha city is one of the big towns of Tanzania situated along the northern circuit of the country, it is a quick gateway point to travellers visiting the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mountain Kilimanjaro Nationalpark and the deadly Lake Natron, the city straddles along the slopes of Mountain Meru. The town is a popular starting point for great African safari experiences in Tanzania, it has been nicknamed the “Safari Capital of Tanzania” it is because of its near distance to the most visited conservation areas of the country.
Arusha is a busy tourism point, there are several fascinating touristattractionsnear the national park beside the famous conservation areas, for example, the Arusha National Park, a home to several animal species, mountain Meru the second highest mountain in Tanzania, NgurdotoCrater and the piercing culture of the Masai people, these are the original inhabitants of northern Tanzania stretching into southern Kenya, the presence of these several attractions gives a chance to do tourism activities and witness earthly doings, for example, extensive game drives, boat cruises, the great Wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park, this has been named as one of the 7 Wonders of the world, guided nature walks, birding experiences, climbing mountain Kilimanjaro, visiting Lake Duluti for canoeing, and the Masai People together with the local Masai Markets.
Arusha city is most busy during the dry season between December-February and June-September, it is a time when it is best to see wildlife of the biodiverse environments, the grasses thin out and trail tracks are easy to access, this is also referred to as high tourism season with several travellers into the town. It is possible to stay in Arusha city and make it for tourism activities in the national parks. The wet season is equally amazing despite the town receiving a few travellers still businesses keep in operation as they do not only service tourists but also domestic people.
Arusha city is home to a mixed race of people including the famous Masai people, they are the most known culture people presenting themselves through unique culture, norms, traditions, and customs to travellers, they perform their traditional songs and dances, and guests have a choice of joining the dancing, the Meru people who live along the slopes of Mountain Meru are also found in the city centres and the Arusha.
The most asked question from many travellers to Arusha city is if there are available accommodation facilities for them to stay, well the answer is a yes, there are available hotels ranging from the best luxury facilities to budget, example hotel types include the Arusha Serena Hotel, Mount Meru hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Arusha backpackers hotel to meeting a few.
In conclusion, Arusha city is one of the best places and busy tourism centers, there are connecting airports in the city for example the Arusha International Airport which connects to domestic airstrips in the conservation areas for example the Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti National Park.