Top Things to Do in Arusha - Arusha Must-See Attractions


Things to Do in Arusha
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The Tanzanite Experience, Cultural Heritage Centre, Safaris, Multi-day Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- Multi-day Toursfromper adultR 16 922
- Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 1 881
- fromper adultR 527
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)R 753
- Dining Experiencesfromper adultR 847
- Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 5 021
- Day Tripsfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 3 710
- fromper adultR 11 263
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R 5 641per adultR 5 359 - Cooking Classesfromper adultR 941
Speciality Museums
Gemstone journey through a replicated mine and informative exhibits, revealing the unique history and process behind Tanzanite. Includes a documentary and displays of fine jewellery.
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Speciality Museums
Volcanoes
Active volcano hike led by local Maasai guides through steep and technical terrain, culminating in a sunrise view over red lava flows and surrounding nature. Ideal for seasoned hikers.
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Geologic Formations
Waterfalls
Bodies of Water
Tranquil lakeside retreat ideal for birdwatching, canoeing, and hiking with knowledgeable guides, and scenic sunset boat tours in a serene natural setting.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Interactive giraffe sanctuary immersed in lush scenery where visitors engage with giraffes in their habitat, while learning about local agriculture and conservation efforts.
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Natural History Museums
Historical gem featuring regional cultural heritage, natural history, and colonial artifacts. Includes live animal exhibits, such as a 160-year-old tortoise, and local crafts.
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Flea & Street Markets
Lively market brimming with traditional items like paintings, masks, and jewellery. Known for its bargaining culture and variety of stalls, encouraging a thorough browse for unique finds.
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What travellers are saying
- Roelof PJohannesburg, South Africa4 contributionsFriendly and knowledgeable staff, helpful and overall a great experience to see how Tanzanite is mined.
From mine to cutting to a beautiful graded gemstone for setting.Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robert dMelbourne, Victoria, Australia25 contributionsGreat place to visit just ridiculously over priced. Great artwork and the gallery is wonderful but be repeated as it has about 5 stories.Written 12 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andreja JSlovenia16 contributionsOl Doinyo Lengai is such a beautiful and special mountain. We didn't have very nice and clear weather on the mountain, at the beginning there was even some rain and it was cloudy. But it was still very beautiful, a little mystical.
We were on mountain with Maasai guide Issaya and mountain guide Emanuel from PMA Adventure Safari, who also organized everything: from Arusha to Arusha. Before climbing, we had a walk to Lake Natron, where pink flamingos gather. The guides told us about all the mountains around, about Lake Natron, the flora and fauna and more. We also went on a fantastic canyon walk through the river canyon to beautiful waterfalls. Swimming in the waterfalls was wonderful and fun. I can't say enough about the spectacular and otherworldly landscape.
We started the hike at midnight and reached the summit before sunrise. We were quite fast, so we had to wait about an hour and a half, before to go to the top. Reading the reports on the website, you would think that this climb is only for professional climbers. If you are fit, you will climb in 4 hours, spend an hour on the summit and descend in 2 hours. Be positive mentally, listen to your guide