Location: Arusha
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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Arusha, Arusha Region
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District (2012 census). Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate climate. The city is close to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Arusha National Park on Mount Meru.
Restaurants in Arusha
1. Shanga & Shanga Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 206 reviews
Combining an uplifting local community project with unique artistic activities and an opportunity to purchase handmade gifts, Shanga has been a favourite Arusha destination since 2007. Shanga is all about the workshop where over 50 disabled Tanzanians recycle glass, paper and aluminium into high quality jewellery, glassware and homewares which are sold in the Shanga Shop. Meet our inspiring people and participate in a workshop activity or sign-language lesson, and take home a unique and hand-made local gift or keepsake. Close to Arusha Airport and on the road leading to the National Parks.
Reviewed By QueenLJ
Great to wander the facility and see how the various products are made. Bought so many handcrafted and unique gifts here, and love that they're using recycled materials. Followed by a fresh lemon and ginger drink, it was a great experience overall.
2. Easy Travel & Tours Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,545 reviews
Easy Travel & Tours is a family owned boutique safari company specializing in nature and cultural safaris around East Africa. Started operations in 1987 and earned a reputation for excellent customer service. Our core values are what we stand for being passion for service, doing the right way,improving people’s lives and unique adventure and experiences. Our success and rapid growth is due to our people’s dedication. We love what we do and our team strives for excellent service.
3. Infinite Safari Adventures
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Infinite Safari Adventures runs custom designed tours to give you what you want, not what is easiest for us. In addition we offer the option to add several unique adventures including climbing, scuba diving, hot air ballooning and kayaking. We are passionate about what we do and what we offer. We were once clients so we know what you want and expect. Our attention to details, our knowledge, our concern for your comfort and safety and always being there for you is why our clients love us. Contact us to find out why. And remember if Africa has always been on our bucket list then “Someday” Is Now!
4. Wildlife Experience Tanzania - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Well come to the world of adventures.
5. Piou Piou Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Piou Piou Tours organizes private day tours to Tanzania Northern national parks including Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. The day trips departure on any day of the week as soon as you have booked, the joined day trips are run with minimum of 2 people and maximum of 7 people where each is guaranteed window seat.
6. KIS Adventures Africa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
We feel obliged to introduce our ambitious venture KIS Adventures Africa as an entity which takes care of any tour and travel requirement of its esteemed clients at global level. since inception, in 2007, Kombeo International Safaris & Adventures has been venturing into new geographic arena and making utmost effort to make the best deal available to its clients.
7. Wapo Africa Safaris Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
We specialize in building tailor – made Safaris, Luxury Adventure Safaris and select budget safaris in Tanzania. We would love to hear from you whatever you are planning and whatever stage you are at, we will assist to make your dream become true.
8. Augustine's Adventure Africa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Augustine's Adventure Africa (AA Africa) offers private and customized safaris to Tanzania game parks, bird watching trips, hiking trails, cultural and ecological tourism & Zanzibar beach escapes. Be our guest and join our professional team of Guides and Naturalists for an African adventure of a lifetime!
Reviewed By paojw - Chicago, United States
Let me start this review by stating that my husband and I give our HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION to Augustine’s Adventure Africa (AA Africa) for a visit to Tanzania. There are not enough superlatives in the English language to adequately express our satisfaction with every aspect of our trip as planned by AA Africa. Our first trip with Augustine was in February 2016. We said we would return with friends and we did in February 2019 for a 12 day adventure. You will see the words “surprising” and “amazing” throughout this review. That is because, while Augustine came highly recommended to us, we were still surprised how this trip exceeded all our expectations of what the experience would be. We credit Augustine with providing us with the trip of a lifetime. PREPARATION. Augustine provided us with a detailed itinerary and information package which gave comprehensive information about what to expect, what to wear, what to pack, etc. In addition, he answered all my questions promptly and clearly via email. And I asked a lot of questions! STAFF. We spent ten days with Augustine, who is a naturalist and our driver guides Moses and Solomon. Again, there are not enough superlatives to describe them. Anyone can drive you around and let you look at the sights. With Augustine, you get an amazing experience. He has 20 years’ experience and is so knowledgeable about his country, the various ecosystems, the people and their cultures, plant life, birds and of course, the animals. We learned so much from him and it made the trip extraordinarily special. He is also gracious, thoughtful and funny. Elisha, with 18 years’ experience, was an incredibly driver who navigated the bumpy roads with amazing skill. We consider him the finest driver we have ever seen. He too was a kind and thoughtful man. We were humbled to spend our trip with such fine people. ACCOMMODATIONS. There are all levels of accommodations in Tanzania, like anywhere else. Augustine selected top places, at his recommendation and at our request. If you are going all the way to Tanzania, why would you basically “cheap out” with the places you will be staying? Not smart. We were so very pleased with all the places we stayed. We were actually surprised how wonderful they all were. From the Kibo Place Hotel in Arusha to the Lake Masek Tented Camp in the Serengeti, we were extremely pleased. Actually, we were more than pleased: we were shocked. Each place was comfortable, clean and surprisingly luxurious. Each place also had excellent staff and services. My husband, who can be a bit of a hotel snob, LOVED each place. Fabulous!! GAME RUNS. I don’t even know where to start. Whatever our expectations were, Augustine far exceeded them. We saw so many animals on a daily basis. We saw animal behaviors that were amazing. What made the experience so much better was having Augustine explain in detail everything we were seeing, answering our many questions clearly and concisely. Because words cannot adequately tell the tale, I hope a few of my photos can. Trip Advisor would not allow me to post a link to my photo album of our trip. I took over 6,000 photos this trip. We cannot thank Augustine enough. I don’t know what else to say. If you visit Tanzania and do not go with Augustine’s Adventure Africa, it’s your loss. Asante sana.
9. World Air Travel and Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
World Air Travel & Tours is your safari travel partner for Tanzania and East Africa. With over a decade of experience we are experts on Tanzania and East Africa and we have developed safari tours that will make your dream African Safari a reality. Our dedicated team of travel consultants, drivers, guides and support staff will provide you with an unforgettable once in a lifetime safari experience. We pride ourselves on our integrity and impeccable service so you can relax and enjoy your safari adventure.
10. Jumbo Tours and Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Wildlife and Trekking Safaris, Day Tours and Trekking. Destinations are Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru for trekking. And for wildlife safaris include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park,Mikumi,Selous National Park, Saadani National Park.
