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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.
Most visitors spend 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 cmoing in from Moshi.

Arusha's most famous landmark is Mount Meru, a dormant volcano that rises more than 4,500 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.

Arusha itself has grown considerably in recent years and there are probably around 650,000 people living in the city. The population has increased tenfold since the 1970s! In addition to tourism, Arusha lives from the trade in coffee and agricultural products and also increasingly from the export of cut flowers. Arusha lies at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level and the climate is quite pleasant with an average temperature of around 25° Celsius.

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