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Arusha
One of Afric's fastest growing towns
Mount Meru & Kilimanjaro nearby
Tanzania’s safari capital
Situated in the north of Tanzania, Arusha is undoubtedly the safari capital of Tanzania. Almost all safaris in the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro parks and the Serengeti begin here.
Arusha has grown quite rapidly in the past few years and is now home to some 500’000 people. It is not a city of beauty, and most visitors spend just one night here after arriving on their international flight before beginning their safari the next day. Kilimanjaro International Airport is located approximately one hours’ drive from Arusha on the road to Moshi.

The closest safari area is Arusha National Park, which is only a short distance away but we hardly visit the park due to a lack of animal. Arusha National Park’s most famous landmark is Mount Meru, a dormant volcano that rises more than 4500 m out of the ground in the west. The Ngurdoto Crater is located on the other side of the park, and the Momella Lakes sit between.

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