Arusha is a lively city at the foot of Mount Meru and the starting point for most safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Budget hotels and guesthouses sit alongside coffee-farm lodges, making it easy to find a good-value stay before or after a safari.
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Arusha is the main safari gateway for Tanzania’s northern circuit, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, and a base for Kilimanjaro climbs.
Around the Clock Tower, with budget hotels, banks and safari operators.
A quieter residential area with guesthouses and mid-range hotels.
Lodges and coffee estates east of town, on the way to Kilimanjaro airport.
The smaller town closest to Kilimanjaro, the main base for climbs.
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June–October is the dry season and the best for safaris. January–February is also good; the long rains (roughly March–May) bring lower rates.
Guesthouses and budget hotels in the city center and Njiro are usually the best value.
Kilimanjaro International Airport is the main hub; Arusha’s small airport serves light-aircraft flights to the parks.
Yes, though many climbers stay in Moshi, which is closer to the mountain.