Arusha Tours

Arusha was first recognized in the 1830's by the Maasai people, and the area was taken over by Germans in 1900's, who created the Fort (Boma). The British took over the town during WWI, and it stayed in their arms until freedom was provided to the Tanganyika in 1961. In 2006 summer, Arusha was announced as a major town in Tanzania.

Getting Around and Things to Do in Arusha

There are a lot of taxis in Arusha, most are unmetered, so be sure to determine the rate before you get in. It's not recommended to move in Arusha at night and in some sections of town in the day. For the ultimate in freedom and adventure, choose from our large selection private tours of Arusha.

1. Fifi's, Themi Road
   This is not just a cafe, and Fifi's has a restaurant too. The cooked bread fill up the restaurant's outside and inside areas with mouth-watering scents.  They offer wi-fi accessibility, near to the centre of Arusha. Watch out for their quiz evenings - a great way to entertain people.
   
   
2. Cafe Barrista, Sokoine Road
   Cafe Barrista is Close to the Time Tower, and the restaurant provides cheap online connection in their 'internet cafe' area if you're not eating, or done with your food. You're going to find something to snack on, though, their selection is tremendous and includes some worldwide special dishes- Hamburgers, beef, seafood, etc.
   
   
3. Africafe, Boma Road 
   Africafe is honoured on having clean coffee and clean cooked desserts. Considering that Arusha is enclosed by coffee farms, you can't make an approach to the origin than this. They generate their combinations of tea and coffee, so this is the position for coffee lovers.
   
   
4. Hungry As A Hippo?
   Tanzania is a region of different societies and, accordingly, dishes, with the spices or herbs of Zanzibar flavour, and the unavoidable braaied (barbequed) meats - nyama choma - which is provided at work and in dining places. Arusha has a variety of dining places, but we've selected the best three.
   
   
5. Khan's Barbecue, Market Street
   Khan's Barbeque was opened over 25 years' ago by the Khan's, and it is still run by close relatives - now the four kids. Focusing in home-cooked barbeque and soups, you'll be licking your fingertips to get every last bit of their delightful meals.
   
   
6. The Fig And Olive, Haile Selassie Road 
   If you are a fan of Lebanese food? You can try it out right here in Arusha, at The Fig and Olive. They prepare delicious meals with an outside bar and sitting in a wonderful lawn, and this place provides frequent test evenings, and it is an excellent location to have fun and be happy.
   
   
7. The Place TZ, Njiro Road
   Mother and little girl group, Joyce and Serena, run this cafe (and bookshop). It's a little difficult to discover the place, so make sure your cab knows exactly where you're going. The journey is absolutely worth it for Joyce's delightful home-cooked meals. There's no selection - everything is periodic and clean. If you're a restless eater, make contact to confirm what's on the selection for the day. They're extremely obliging and greatly pleasant. It's the type of place that regenerates your trust in humankind while stuffing your tummy with pleasure.
   
   
8. Le Patio, Haile Selasie Road
   Le Patio provides a cafe, bar, lawn place and dance floor enabling those who wish to dance have a party spot; and those who wish to have a less noisy food, a desk away from the disturbance. They have DJs and a live band on various evenings.
   
   

9. Via Via, Boma Road
   Via Via is situated in the art gallery landscapes, and Via Via is an Arusha organisation. Friday evenings are live songs evenings and the celebration go on into the wee time. Philippe Glauser, GM of Via Via, has this to say: “Via Via is designed to be more than just a café where individuals eat and consume. Via Via is designed to build up lifestyle create individuals and bring people together.”
   
   

10. The Lively Lady, Off Sokoine Road
    The Lively Lady does its name rights and becomes lively, especially after 10 PM. It's a little difficult to discover the location - so don't move there without having confidence your cab knows where he is going. Once you're there, you'll be welcomed with cool drinks, cheap-and-cheerful pub grub and a sporting audience.
    
    

11. Gettin' Cultural & Goin' Shoppin'
    Arusha has a variety of exhibits and museums and exhibits that explain a reputation of the city and its individuals and display its art. Many of these integrate fantastic locations to shop to take the items home to remember your safari encounter.

    Markets: Main and Kilombero Industry, Bondeni Street and Sokione Road. Put your bargaining trousers on for these marketplaces, and they’re an overall requirement. Haggling is predicted, and if you don’t deal with investors you’ll be spending much money on overpriced items, so don’t be shy! You can buy from car areas to fruits to wonderful Maasai beadwork and designs to fantastic kikoys, cattle and sheep. Arusha’s marketplaces are the spot to buy presents for those at your house, but it is important you beware of thieves. 
    
    

12. Shanga, Dodoma Road
    Out on the Dodoma Street can be found this amazing centre. It started in 2006 by Saskia Reichsteiner who created pendants using Africa pellets and material; she originally applied a deaf lady to help her. She soon noticed troubles who those who are disabled in Tanzania. The business increased significantly and now provides a career to many impaired individuals. Making environmentally-friendly products – beadwork, outfits, glasswork and jewellery - the centre now features the workshop, three stores and an open-air restaurant.
    
    

13. Maasai Women Fair Trade Centre, Simeon Road
    If you’re looking for wonderful, hand-made designs – especially beadwork – pop into this little store in Simeon Street. Buying things here will mean you’re assisting women of MWEDO (Maasai Women Development Organisation). Clients meet to encourage Tanzanian women through access to knowledge and health.
    
    

14. Cultural Heritage Centre, Arusha-Dodoma Road
    This centre is a little out of the city, and it brings together the art gallery, restaurant, Africa items, and more. You can easily get all the presents you need to take home for the family here. Don't lose out on the Makonde Museum - a display of their outstanding designed covers. The centre has organised many celebrities over its 20 years' of living.
    
    

15. The Old Boma Museum (Fort), Boma Road
    The unique citadel, designed by the Spanish people in earlier 1900's, is now homes of the Natural Record Museum. Learn about the northeastern reputation of Arusha. Read up on the ancient reputation of the area and see wonderful images of the various range of wildlife and plants, before experiencing a cup of tea in the restaurant.
    
    

16. The Tanzanite Experience, Blue Plaza, Indian Street
    The wonderful blue-violet gem, Tanzanite, is discovered only in north Tanzania. First proven to tailor-prospector Manuel de Souza by Ali Juuyawatu, a Maasai tribesman, the gemstones were known as Tiffany & Co.'s Gretchen B. Platt, for the nation of their source and soon became extremely preferred. At the Tanzanite Experience, one can understand a reputation of this stunning, unusual precious stone, and purchase qualified rocks and jewellery.
    
    

17. Meserani Snake Park
    This park is operated by BJ and Ma, who are known throughout Africa, especially by the Overlanding group, Meserani Snake Recreation area is not just a snake park. Besides the almost 50 types of south-east and east Africa snakes can be seen, it also has a Maasai Social Art gallery and curio industry and other amazing creatures, based upon on when you're there. 
    
    

18. The Clock Tower
    The clock tower is located in the centre of Arusha. It was designed in the late 90's; the city is a central point between Cape City and Cairo. It's not really, but it's an awesome tale and an easy conference factor for visitors and residents as well.
    
    
19. Nibbles And Wi-Fi
    Looking for an area to get internet access to connect to Facebook or myspace, deliver an e-mail to your family at home?