| The city of Arusha in Tanzania serves as a gateway | | | | ranger will take you throughout the park where you |
| to East African safaris not only because of its | | | | can see giraffes and buffaloes from the ground up. |
| proximity to some of the largest wild animal parks in | | | | Another great park is only a three hour drive from |
| the region, but also because of the ease in which | | | | Arusha, Lake Manyara has an underground water |
| safaris and excursions can be booked from within the | | | | source that keeps everything overgrown with a jungle |
| city. The bustling city nestled in the lush foothills of | | | | terrain. Here you can see baboons, monkeys, |
| Mount Meru is home to dozens of safari guides and | | | | elephants, and many more. |
| porters. The bus station in Arusha is a hub for trips to | | | | The highlight of any Arusha safari is a trip to the |
| parks in Serengeti or a bus ride to Dar Es Salaam | | | | Serengeti where you might catch a glimpse of a |
| and then on to the Stone City on the island of | | | | cheetah or a black rhino. An eight hour drive from |
| Zanzibar. There is a variety of accommodations in | | | | Arusha, the vast plains with running ostriches and |
| Arusha, from five star luxury hotels to backpacker | | | | howling hyenas is a site that will take your breath |
| youth hostels, the city provides a welcoming | | | | away. Ngorongoro Crater is an amazing side trip while |
| atmosphere for travelers in search of the beauty of | | | | on the Serengeti, here you can travel down into the |
| East Africa’s wildlife. | | | | crater and view the migration of zebra, and wildebeest |
| Arusha is a quick four hour bus ride from Nairobi | | | | and perhaps stop to view a lake of pink flamingos. |
| International Airport and even Kilimanjaro Internationa | | | | After all of your adventures out in the wilds |
| Airport, KIA, the nearest airport, 45 minutes from | | | | of Tanzania, return to Arusha for some first class |
| Arusha. Once in the city you can enjoy first class | | | | rest and relaxation. |
| restaurants, a market place with Maasai arts and | | | | Whether you are interested in a bike tour to the |
| crafts, internet cafes, and local walking tours of the | | | | nearby city of Moshi, or a cultural tour of a Maasai |
| foothills around Mt. Meru. The biggest benefit of starting | | | | Village, Arusha is the starting place for the trip of a |
| your safari adventure in Arusha is the amazing game | | | | lifetime. In Arusha, adventure seekers can |
| parks such as Arusha National Park, Tarangire National | | | | book porters to take them to the top of Mt. |
| Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Mount | | | | Kilimanjaro, while those interested in a more leisurely |
| Kilimanjaro National Park, just a few hours from the | | | | pace can book a spa treatment at a five star hotel. |
| town. | | | | No matter what activities you choose it is the warmth |
| Arusha National Park, just an hour from the city has | | | | and hospitality of Arusha’s people who will make |
| the distinction of being one of the few parks in East | | | | sure your travel to Arusha Tanzania won’t soon |
| Africa that allows walking safaris. An armed park | | | | be forgotten. |