Arusha
Zanzibar (Tanzanie) · -3.38°, 36.68°
The safari capital of Africa sits at 1,400m on the slopes of Mount Meru, equidistant between Cairo and Cape Town — a fact celebrated by the city's geographic centre monument. Gateway to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, Arusha is where the world's greatest wildlife experiences begin.
Le parc national d’Arusha
Au pied du mont Meru : la crête du cratère de Ngurdoto, les lacs Momella aux flamants, et des safaris à pied autorisés — rare en Tanzanie.
Le mont Meru
Quatre mille cinq cent soixante-six mètres, le deuxième sommet du pays : trois jours d’ascension, la meilleure acclimatation avant le Kilimandjaro.
Le cratère du Ngorongoro
À trois heures : une caldeira de vingt kilomètres de diamètre où vivent vingt-cinq mille grands mammifères, dont les derniers rhinocéros noirs du nord tanzanien.
Le parc national du Serengeti
La grande migration : un million et demi de gnous et deux cent mille zèbres qui tournent chaque année entre le Serengeti et le Masai Mara.
Les gorges d’Olduvai
Là où les Leakey ont mis au jour les traces de nos ancêtres, dont les empreintes de Laetoli, vieilles de trois millions six cent mille ans.
Le lac Manyara
Célèbre pour ses lions qui grimpent aux acacias, et pour ses milliers de flamants roses.
Le monument de l’Horloge d’Arusha
Le point médian exact entre Le Caire et Le Cap, sur la route transafricaine.
Le marché maasaï d’Arusha
Perles, shukas rouges, sculptures makondé et pierres de tanzanite — la gemme que l’on ne trouve qu’ici.
Le Cultural Heritage Centre
Une galerie et un musée d’art d’Afrique de l’Est, sur la route de l’aéroport.
Le village de Mto wa Mbu
Un carrefour où cohabitent cent vingt ethnies tanzaniennes ; on le parcourt à vélo entre bananeraies et rizières.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak (5,895m) and the world's highest free-standing mountain. The Marangu, Machame, and Lemosho routes ascend through five distinct climate zones — rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit. Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb. 75–90% of climbers who attempt the summit successfully reach it on the longer routes.
Tarangire National Park
The least-known of the northern circuit parks and arguably the most underrated. Giant baobab trees, enormous elephant herds (the largest in northern Tanzania), and the Tarangire River creating a wildlife magnet in the dry season. Tree-climbing lions occasionally spotted. 118km from Arusha.
- Gran Meliá Arusha
La grande adresse contemporaine de la ville, avec vue sur le Meru.
- Arusha Coffee Lodge
Des chalets dans une plantation de café en activité.
- Rivertrees Country Inn
Une ancienne ferme au bord d’une rivière, à Usa River.
- Legendary Lodge
Des cottages dans une plantation, avec vue sur le Kilimandjaro par temps clair.
- Mount Meru Hotel
Un grand hôtel dans un parc, près du centre de conférences.
- The African Tulip
Une maison de charme sur Serengeti Road.
- Onsea House
Une table d’hôtes réputée, avec chambres, sur les hauteurs.
- Kili Villa
Une villa de luxe dans une plantation de café.
- Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Sur le rebord du cratère, l’adresse la plus spectaculaire de Tanzanie.
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Au bord d’un point d’eau où les éléphants viennent boire.
- Olasiti Lodge
Maasai-inspired boutique lodge 15km outside Arusha with stunning views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Comfortable thatched cottages, pool, and excellent food. The only lodge near Arusha from which both peaks can be seen simultaneously on clear mornings.
- Arusha Hotel
The historic grand hotel of Arusha, established in 1894 and central to the city. Classic colonial architecture, restaurant, and a reliable standard in the heart of the city's safari district. Walking distance to operators, shops, and the clock tower.
- Outpost Lodge
Consistently rated Arusha's best mid-range lodge — garden setting, swimming pool, excellent breakfast, and knowledgeable staff who help plan safaris honestly. The go-to for independent travellers who want quality without the luxury price tag.
- Masai Camp
Arusha's favourite budget camp — a social campsite and hostel with a friendly bar, evening braai, and the best network of budget safari connections in the city. Dorms, private banda cottages, and camping all available. Budget Kilimanjaro and safari booking available on-site.
- Onsea House Restaurant
La table du chef belge Axel Janssens, la meilleure d’Arusha.
- Fig & Olive
Cuisine méditerranéenne dans un jardin, à Usa River.
- Bay Leaf Restaurant
Une maison sur Vijana Road, cuisine internationale soignée.
- Khan’s Barbecue
Le jour, un garage automobile ; le soir, le meilleur barbecue d’Arusha.
- Arusha Coffee Lodge Restaurant
Dans la plantation, cuisine tanzanienne et café de la ferme.
- Africafé
Café de spécialité tanzanien, en centre-ville.
- Blue Heron
Un jardin où déjeuner, dans le quartier de Themi.
- Chinese Whispers
Cuisine chinoise, adresse fiable de la ville.
- Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers
Burgers et cuisine de rue tanzanienne.
- George’s Tavern
Bar-restaurant animé, nyama choma et bière Kilimanjaro.
- Rivertrees Country Inn Restaurant
Set in a lush garden on the Usa River 20km from Arusha, Rivertrees serves outstanding international cuisine in a colonial farm setting. Excellent East African game dishes, fresh salads from the garden, and a world-class setting that justifies the drive from town.
- Via Via
The most popular traveller café in Arusha — a Belgian-founded international café and bar in the garden of the Cultural Heritage Centre. Excellent breakfast, fresh juices, pasta, pizza, and Tanzanian dishes. Live music Wednesday evenings. Cultural exchange events. The social hub of Arusha's safari crowd.
- Jambo's Coffee House
The best coffee in Arusha — Ethiopian and Tanzanian single-origin coffees brewed by a knowledgeable barista team. Light meals, pastries, and reliable WiFi. The go-to for safari briefings, trip planning, and people-watching on the main street.
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68 out of 100 on the Nomad Score. 7 working hours shared with Western Europe.
The eight criteria in detailJune–October for Great Migration and dry safari conditions. January–February for Serengeti calving season.
Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience
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4 Days Group Camping Safari
This safari takes you to Tarangire National park for a whole day, almost 2 days in the Serengeti and 6 hours for crater tour in Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania, The Ngorongoro Crater which is known also as the Garden of Eden, Serengeti National Park the home of wildlife, and the home of elephants in Tarangire National Park.
Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs
A comprehensive trip, combining hiking, coffee learn, local brewers & a refreshing dip at the hot springs
3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari
On this 3-day camping safari, you will be well looked after and see some of the best that Tanzania has to offer. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions on the trees, elephants among acacias, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. Not only will you visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park but also drive into the world-famous rift valley.
5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari
What sets our 5-day midrange safari apart is the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and immersion in Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Our journey spans three incredible parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area—offering diverse wildlife sightings and unique ecosystems. Our expert guides bring the experience to life, sharing insights that make every game drive unforgettable. Midrange accommodations provide a cozy retreat after each day’s adventures, balancing comfort with the authentic safari feel. With well-crafted itineraries, personal touches, and small-group experiences, we ensures a truly memorable journey through Tanzania’s wild beauty.
3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari
This tour is the perfect itinerary and wish to visit the most famous national parks in Tanzania. Except from the Serengeti, this tour will give you a great understanding of Tanzanian national parks in a short amount of time. And this tour will take you to tarangire national park lake manyara national park and Ngorongoro conservation park.
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