Arusha is a city in East Africa's Tanzania, located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It's a gateway to safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak, 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometers northeast. To the west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Annual migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains.
Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) (IATA: JRO, ICAO: HTKJ) is an international airport in northern Tanzania that serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi.
Rainy season
Arusha has two wet seasons and two dry seasons. The long rainy season is from March to May, and most of the annual rainfall occurs in these months. The short rainy season is in November and December. The long dry season is from June through October, and August is typically the driest month of the year.
Excursions
Day Trips from Arusha
- Arusha National Park Day Trip.
- Lake Manyara or Tarangire Day Trip.
- Ngorongoro Day Trip.
- Marangu Village Tour.
- Maji Moto Hot Springs Day Trip.
- Kahawa Coffee Tour.
- Arusha City Walking Tour.
- Quadbiking
