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Food scene
Kitamu is a perfect coffee shop/restaurant for anybody visiting Arusha. The ambience is very friendly and a perfect spot to meet other people/travelers. The coffee and pastries are great, as well as their local and continental dishes.
Kitamu Coffee
Kitamu is a perfect coffee shop/restaurant for anybody visiting Arusha. The ambience is very friendly and a perfect spot to meet other people/travelers. The coffee and pastries are great, as well as their local and continental dishes.
On a clear day, The Rooftop bar at Gran Melia is perfect for viewing Mt. Meru, while enjoying cocktails and Spanish tapas.
It’s also a perfect spot for viewing sunsets. The garden view from the outside sitting area is breathtaking, too. Rashid, the bartender, is super friendly and a great conversationalist.
They also have a coffee shop perfect for people that require a quiet space where they can work.
Saba Saba, a restaurant on the premises that offers fine dining, is renowned for their brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets.
Also, a great way to meet other locals/travelers is to be around during their wine tasting event, which is offered once a month.
Gran Melia Arusha
Simeon RoadOn a clear day, The Rooftop bar at Gran Melia is perfect for viewing Mt. Meru, while enjoying cocktails and Spanish tapas.
It’s also a perfect spot for viewing sunsets. The garden view from the outside sitting area is breathtaking, too. Rashid, the bartender, is super friendly and a great conversationalist.
They also have a coffee shop perfect for people that require a quiet space where they can work.
Saba Saba, a restaurant on the premises that offers fine dining, is renowned for their brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets.
Also, a great way to meet other locals/travelers is to be around during their wine tasting event, which is offered once a month.
Andrew’s is a restaurant known for their nyama choma (bbq). If you want to try local bbq , be sure to visit this place and experience the best of the locals. They offer dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
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Andrew's
Jandu RoadAndrew’s is a restaurant known for their nyama choma (bbq). If you want to try local bbq , be sure to visit this place and experience the best of the locals. They offer dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
If you need a calm, outdoor dining experience, this is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Their menu is diverse, and their food portions are perfect.
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George's Tavern
50 Haile Selassie RdIf you need a calm, outdoor dining experience, this is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Their menu is diverse, and their food portions are perfect.
This perfect spot for vegetarians, Themi Garden, is an outdoor place around the Clocktower. Their all-vegetarian meals are very affordable and taste good. It’s also semi-forested, so you can walk around and view nature, while supporting the local women who make the food. Usually, young artists are on the premises to encourage you to join them in painting and singing.
Themi Living Garden
This perfect spot for vegetarians, Themi Garden, is an outdoor place around the Clocktower. Their all-vegetarian meals are very affordable and taste good. It’s also semi-forested, so you can walk around and view nature, while supporting the local women who make the food. Usually, young artists are on the premises to encourage you to join them in painting and singing.
Uzunguni city park is a perfect place for local Tanzanian food . It’s very affordable and friendly place.
Uzunguni Park
20 Ingira StreetUzunguni city park is a perfect place for local Tanzanian food . It’s very affordable and friendly place.
Khan's Barbeque
Mosque StreetSightseeing
Coss, a great guide that does personal and group hikes, is available to show you around Napuru Forest, which offers unspoiled trails. On the slope of Mt. Meru, Napuru Forest is a 30-minute drive from town. Napuru is ideal for hikers, backpackers, and campers (be sure to bring bug repellant!). Along the way, you will see nearby villages and meet the locals. Challenge yourself by hiking up the forest and down the waterfall.
Napuru Waterfall
Waterfall RoadCoss, a great guide that does personal and group hikes, is available to show you around Napuru Forest, which offers unspoiled trails. On the slope of Mt. Meru, Napuru Forest is a 30-minute drive from town. Napuru is ideal for hikers, backpackers, and campers (be sure to bring bug repellant!). Along the way, you will see nearby villages and meet the locals. Challenge yourself by hiking up the forest and down the waterfall.
If you are an art lover or a souvenir collector, this is a perfect place to buy art and African handmade products , from jewelry to anything. Best believe it’s one of the best art places to visit.
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Dodoma StreetIf you are an art lover or a souvenir collector, this is a perfect place to buy art and African handmade products , from jewelry to anything. Best believe it’s one of the best art places to visit.
Serval wildlife is spot for someone coming to go on a safari but is not able to due to circumstances.
It is home for friendly wildlife. You can feed the animals e.g lion , zebras , giraffes etc . It’s only an hour away from Arusha . It’s budget friendly and very welcoming.
Serval Wildlife
Serval wildlife is spot for someone coming to go on a safari but is not able to due to circumstances.
It is home for friendly wildlife. You can feed the animals e.g lion , zebras , giraffes etc . It’s only an hour away from Arusha . It’s budget friendly and very welcoming.
Sanaa means art. Sanaa is a project highlighting marginalized people making amazing products.
In the workshop, disabled people create unique products mainly from recycled waste.
My favorite is the glass work . If you visit you can get a tour on how the glass is recycled and how they create beautiful glassware .
They also have a concept store that you can shop home deco items including beaded items , woven blankets and other handmade products by these beautiful people.
Sanaa Arusha
Sanaa means art. Sanaa is a project highlighting marginalized people making amazing products.
In the workshop, disabled people create unique products mainly from recycled waste.
My favorite is the glass work . If you visit you can get a tour on how the glass is recycled and how they create beautiful glassware .
They also have a concept store that you can shop home deco items including beaded items , woven blankets and other handmade products by these beautiful people.
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Easiest way to get around.
Hopping on the back of a boda-boda (motorcycle) is the easiest way to get around. However, taking the dala-dala (public transport) is inexpensive, but takes longer. The fastest and safest way to get around is to use a private taxi driver. Even though it costs more than a boda-boda or dala-dala, Chris will give you a personalized service. He can be reached at +255 763 503 211. Lastly, to get in a few steps and familiarize yourself to the neighborhood, it’s always great to walk aroun