Arusha is a lush town at an altitude of 1 380 metres above sea level. With Mount Meru as a backdrop, it’s an attractive town, with a busy bustle about it. As the launch pad for all the great Tanzania safaris in the north of Tanzania, Arusha is a pleasant travel destination in which to spend a few days.

While in Arusha, don't miss the Clock Tower donated by a Greek who lived there in 1945. The German Boma houses the National Natural History Museum containing the famous Laetoli Footprints set in volcanic ash and dating back 3 500 000 years.

The Arusha Declaration National Museum is dedicated to the landmark Tanzanian Uhuru Freedom Movement of the 60s, and affords a fascinating perspective into this crucial period of Tanzania's history.  For epicureans, the Arusha Coffee Lodge is a lovely, scenic place to have a meal, set as it is in the midst of a coffee plantation.  For the adventurous, Chicken On The Bonnet is a local favourite that delights visitors with its quirky cooking methods.