Tips & Tricks
Ngorongoro Crater – located 4 hours (191 km) west of Arusha, this is a deep volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20 km across, 600 meters deep, and 300 sq. km in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. The Ngorongoro Crater is also part of a […]
Lake Chala – this eco-tourist destination is not far from the border with Kenya, and is located about three hours (130 km) east of Arusha by car. It is the perfect choice for those who want to relax by adding a bit of walking around this crater lake. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the […]
Lake Manyara National Park — located 126 km west of Arusha (on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti), Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right (but only as part of a safari group – given the wildlife in the area). Its ground water forests, bush plains, baobab strewn […]
Tarangire National Park – located three hours (140 km) southwest of Arusha, Tarangire National Park deserves much more and should be added to any Tanzanian eco-tourist itinerary for two reasons: First, not only does Tarangire boast a variety of wildlife as exotic as its landscape, but the park is also home to Tanzania’s largest population […]
Kahawa Shambani Afrika Coffee Tour (Uru West Village, Moshi Rural District, Kilimanjaro region) – located 2 ½ hours east of Arusha, just south of the Mt. Kilimanjaro Park, tourists can take part in this coffee tour (conducted by the farmers themselves). Visitors will come across a coffee farm, be able to pick coffee berries, hear […]
Meserani Snake Park (Duka Bova) – for those fascinated with snakes and reptiles, a Meserani Snake Park tour is a must for your visit! Located 20 km west of Arusha (on the way to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro center), you’ll have the chance to see some of the most dangerous snakes in the world, such […]