Tours & Activities in Arusha
Karibu! Welcome to my free walking tour of central Arusha.
Arusha is a very walkable city and pretty calm by Tanzanian standards, making it a great place to tour on foot.
This walking tour should take around 3-4 hours, depending on the pace of our walking. We will cover about 3 kilometers of distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Meeting Point: Clock Tower:
- 1: National Natural History Museum* (5-minute walk)
Discover Tanzania's geology, flora, and fauna, including its world-famous wildlife.
- 2: Arusha Declaration Museum and Uhuru Monument* (10-15 minute walk)
Learn about Julius Nyerere and his importance in Tanzania's history, as well as the significance of the Uhuru Monument.
- 3: Arusha Central Market (5-10 minute walk)
Shop for fresh produce, spices, and other local goods. I grew up on my parent's farm, so I can teach you a bit about agriculture in Tanzania and what we grow locally.
- 4: Maasai Market (15-minute walk)
View local crafts and meet the local vendors. I will show you how to negotiate in Swahili!
After, I can help you catch a taxi to your hotel. Or, if you wish I would be happy to take extend the tour and take you to one of the following destinations:
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation
- Maji Moto Chemka Hot Springs
- Meserani Snake Park
- Maasai Community and Primary School
- Meserani Cattle Market (held once a week)
I would love to be your guide around Arusha!
* These destinations are optional and have a nominal entry fee. This fee can vary but is approximately $6 usd per adult.
Hello!
At the meeting point you will have a briefing about all the walking tour in arusha then straight heading to,
CLOCKTOWER
Starting with the meeting point known Clocktower having an amazing and unique history of the place will be familiar for some time, will be pass though to Germany fort for a little explanation,
MWENE TOWER
Then a head straight to Mwenge tower where Arusha declaration was made by our first president of Tanganyika Mwl. Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Aman Abeid Karume the first president of Zanzibar, don't forget The head office Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) still included.
CENTRAL OPEN MARKET
Having pictures and interesting information about arusha declarations museum then we will have a walking to an oldest market since Tanzania was colonized by German, that selling Vegetables, Fruits and other foods.
SPICE TOUR
At the central open market you will be able to experience by smelling, seeing and buying the spices are made from Tanzania and sold with local entrepreneurs.
MAASAI CURIOUS
Taking photos will be part of the experience and will take a walk to Maasai curious where maasai handcrafts, souvenir, jewellers are made and sold do not forget extra moneyto but them.
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.Mid range private safari 5days per pax 1125
.Joining safari 185 per day per pax
.Materuni and coffee tour 2 pax 180 private
.Materuni and chemka 2 pax 200 private
.Maasai and chemka 100 per pax private
.Duluti canoeing and coffee 70 per pax use your own in drive or bolt
.Hiking napuru waterfall 50 per pax private tuktuk
.Carioke free tonight every Tuesday and Thursday.
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At the foothill of Kilimanjaro lies Marangu, a village with a rich tradition. On this trip, we'll explore this breathtaking location and marvel at the scenery.
Tanzanian culture, vibrant markets, fine restaurants, unseen attractions, museums and much more
Our starting point will be Shoppers, the largest supermarket in the city on our tour. We will see a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, exchange offices and ATMs near the supermarket once we arrive.
We'll also spend time at the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, which houses the past and present of Tanzania's more than 120 tribes in one complex . The collection includes carvings, precious stones, antiques, clothing and literature.
We will start going up the road from there, passing through the central market.
It is a vibrant market with fruits, vegetables and kitchen items.
If you want to purchase something, keep in mind that the price is usually negotiable.
After that, we will take a walk through the Maasai Market, where you can find a variety of beautiful handmade items.
People sell bracelets, chains and rings, as well as pictures, coasters, mugs, dolls and anything else they can think of.
If you want to buy a small gift for your friends back home, this is the place to go.
We will introduce you to the area surrounding the Clock Tower, which is said to be the heart of Arusha.
Excellent restaurants, ATMs, bookstores and other services can be found here.
Finally, we will take our time to visit a germstone museum called the Tanzanite Experience , where we will learn about the history, mystery and rarity of this rare gemstone, which is only found in Tanzania.
Last but not least, I would like to show you a cozy restaurant that serves only the best and most delicious Tanzanian cuisine. The tables are surrounded by trees and an art gallery which adds to its beauty.
I will say goodbye and thank you for the hours we spent together.
On the border of Tanzania and Kenya lies a lake of turquoise waters - Lake Chala. Would you like to discover this breathtaking location? Then let's go!
