Arusha is a small African town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Kilimanjaro.
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Arusha travel info Although Dar as Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists, as it is the gateway to the northern circuit. It is likely to be the start of your safari to the famous parks of northern Tanzania.
Arusha National Park is one the most beautiful parks in Tanzania and is located 32 km from the town. This park lies within the Ngurdoto Crater, a volcano that has probably been extinct for a quarter of a million years. Covering 137 km2, the terrain ranges from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest, and Afro-Alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes, and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater is immiscible. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard, and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arusha has a small national airport, used on domestic routes by Coastal Aviation and Precision Air. Mount Kilimanjaro Airport (1hour drive away) is an international airport, which services flights from the rest of the world on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alliance Air.
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