Tanzania’s safari capital
Arusha City Tour
Arusha City Tour – Full day
Arusha City, Tanzania, is the country’s safari capital located in the north of the country. It has a population of 427,185 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District (2012 census). This city is situated on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley amidst the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arusha is a small town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Although Dar es Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit, including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Park. The closest park to this city is Arusha National Park. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous parks of northern Tanzania
Description of Arusha City Tour
The journey kicks off in Arusha, where the vibrant tapestry of the city’s fruit and vegetable markets awaits exploration, offering an array of products that may pleasantly surprise you with their diversity.
A visit to the iconic Clock Tower, a significant landmark symbolizing the connection between Cape Town and Cairo, is on the itinerary. Alternatively, participants have the option to delve into the intriguing world of archaeological artifacts at the Boma German Museum or immerse themselves in the local art scene and cultural souvenir market.
For a glimpse into the daily lives of the locals, the bustling bus station of Arusha provides a lively immersion, or one can explore the marketplace where the unique clothing style of the Maasai people is showcased.
A pause in the journey invites travelers to relax in one of the town’s cozy cafes, offering an opportunity to savor traditional drinks such as Tangawizi, Konyagi, or the refreshing Serengeti beer. It’s also a chance to seek the guide’s recommendation for a local restaurant, ensuring an exploration of the delicious flavors of the region’s cuisine.
It’s noteworthy that this tour is highly customizable, tailoring the experience to the specific interests and preferences of each traveler, adding a personal touch to the adventure.
About Arusha city
Arusha city lies in a green, fertile environment against Mount Meru. It is a large and expansive city with all its contradictions. Just outside the city is Arusha National Park, a gem for a day safari.
Arusha town Map
Tour Highlights
- City walk in Arusha
- Visit the Sanawari neighborhood
- Meru Falls hike
- USA River route
- Lake Duluti nature walk
- Local Masai market
- Visit to the Snake Park
- Ngeresi Mountain Biking
- African Food cooking
- Safari to Arusha national park
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Popular questions about Tanzania Safari
Yes, Tanzania is definitely a safe country to travel. In fact, it is one of the best countries in Africa that offers the best safari experiences. No matter from which country you are coming from, you are going to have a once-in-lifetime experience.
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination. Still, the best time is from late June to October. This is the time of the year when the weather remains dry and visibility remains great.
This makes it easy for travelers to spot wildlife. If you are coming for the first time then the dry season is the best.
High season and low season are two distinct ways to define the safari timing in Tanzania.
High season means when the numbers of visitors are high. It is also termed as Dry season. The season falls in the months of June to October.
Low season means when the numbers of visitors are less. The other name for low season, green season, and shoulder season. This season falls in the months of January to March and November to December.
High season. For excellent game viewing, the high season (dry season) is best in a Tanzania safari. The dryness visibility is better thus it is easier to spot the wildlife. In the High season, you will witness more tourists.
For a Tanzania safari, you need to pack the following items –
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Rain Jacket
- Warm Sweater
- Hat
- Socks
- Dinner outfits
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
If you are going for a game drive in Tanzania, wear neutral color clothes like brown, green, and beige. Wearing neutral color blends with the natural background and does not grab the attention of animals.
On a safari game drive, we suggest you avoid wearing white, black, and blue.
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Unforgettable Kilimanjaro Trek . We hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with Seko Tours and it was unforgettable, thanks to our guide, David. He helped us every step of the way. The hike was hard, but David's help made it easier. We saw stunning views and finally reached the top. It was the best feeling ever. We couldn't have done it without David and the team at Seko Tours. Thank you for this amazing adventure.
James2024-07-04Great Safari Adventure . Our safari with Seko Tours was fantastic, thanks to our guide, David. He was very friendly and knew so much about the animals. We saw giraffes, zebras, and hippos in the national parks. David made sure we got the best views and told us many interesting facts. The lodges were nice and the food was tasty. We had so much fun. Thank you, David and Seko Tours, for an amazing adventure!.
Navigate S2024-07-03Amazing Kilimanjaro Hike . Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Seko Tours was amazing. Our guide, Inno, helped us a lot. He made sure we were ready for each day's hike. The views were beautiful and reaching the top was a dream come true. It was a hard climb, but Inno made it possible. This hike was one of the best experiences ever.
Darshan2024-07-03We had a wonderful time on our safari with Seko Tours. We had a wonderful time on our safari with Seko Tours. Our guide, Ngoi, was excellent. He showed us many animals in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Ngoi was very patient and made sure we enjoyed our trip. The parks were beautiful and we saw so many animals. We highly recommend this tour and thank Ngoi for making it so special.
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Obazee2024-07-02Safari with guide Ezekiel. Ezekiel was a perfect guide and driver. He made us visit and discover the real wildlife of Tanzania. No trouble was too much for him. His knowledge about all the hotspots of the different animals is amazing. Haruna matata, he gets you around.
Rony V2023-12-27Unforgettable experience at Mount Meru! We climbed Mount Meru in 4 days with Happyson and his crew from Seko Tours. We had an amazing experience, even though it was quite tough (especially because of the rainy season). We made it to the top thanks to this wonderful crew. They even shared their rain jacket and waterproof gloves with us. The chef prepared delicious meals, and the waiter took great care of us (including water to wash ourselves, tea, popcorn and hot water in a bottle to keep us warm during the night). Happyson and team spared no efforts and we had a lot of fun together. On the fourth day, right before the gate, we were surprised by seeing so many wild animals and the beautiful waterfall. The two giraffes at just a few meters away was amazing. Would definitely recommend!!
Romy H2023-11-28Safari with David from Seko tours David was our guide for our 2 day Tarangire and 1 day Ngorongoro safari. We were with a group of 4 friends and David was the best guide we could wish for. He had a lot of knowledge about the area, the animals, the culture, actually about everything. He could find every amimal we wanted to see including the difficult to spot cheeta, leopard and rhino. He did everything to get us the best spot to view and photograph the animals. When viewing, he told us a lot of intersting facts about the animals and the area they are in. Between the safari days David also was our driver to all locations in between, always on time and always with surprises, like beer or a great warm lunch. Thanks David you made our trip really worth it!!
Avdb2023-10-28Best Safari guides with a lot of knowledge, friendliness and fun We had a wonderful experience with our guides Shabani (mr walking encyclopedia) and John (mr juice). We went to Tarangiri, Serengeti and Ngorogoro in 2 cars with a family of 7. Both guides learned us a lot on the animals and really were motivated to give us the best time possible. They are friendly, happy and the best guides you could wish for. We saw all animals we wanted to see multiple times and had a lot of fun together.
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