Arusha city
Arusha is a city in Tanzania. The city is the capital of the Arusha Region. It has a population of 617,631 people.
Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha region has a temperate climate. The region is close to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Meru in the Arusha National Park.
The region is a major international diplomatic hub. It hosts the African Court of the African Union and is the capital of the East African Community. From 1994 to 2015, the region also hosted the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, but that entity has ceased operations. Currently, it hosts one of the branches of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
Arusha is a multicultural region with a majority Tanzanian population of mixed backgrounds: indigenous African, Arab-Tanzanian and Indian-Tanzanian population, plus a small European and North American minority population. Religions of the Arusha region population include Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism.
Arusha City Climate
The hottest month of the year in Arusha is March, with an average high of 82°F and low of 62°F. The cool season lasts for 3.2 months, from May 15 to August 22, with an average daily high temperature below 73°F. The coldest month of the year in Arusha is July, with an average low of 56°F and high of 71°F.
Getting there
To get to Arusha city, most people fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is the main gateway for international travelers, and then take a taxi or shuttle to reach the city center; you can also access Arusha via domestic flights to the smaller Arusha Airport (ARK) located closer to the city. Alternatively, you can travel by road from other major cities in Tanzania like Dar es Salaam or Nairobi using buses or private cars.
Attractions
Arusha, Tanzania has many attractions, including national parks, lakes, and mountains. National parks Arusha National Park: Home to Mount Meru, Tanzania's second tallest mountain, and a large population of giraffes Lake Manyara National Park: A national park in the Arusha region Lakes Lake Duluti: A crater lake surrounded by the Duluti Forestry Reserve, where you can canoe, hike, and see birds and reptiles Lake Natron: A lake in the Arusha region Mountains Mount Meru: A volcano in Arusha National Park that offers scenic mountain climbing
Arusha National Park
The Park is nested on the foothills of Mount Meru, the Africa's most beautiful volcanoes and fifth highest peak. Only 45 minutes' drive from Arusha City
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania's Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Natron
Lake Natron is a salt or alkaline lake located in north Ngorongoro District of Arusha Region in Tanzania at the border with Kenya. It is in the Gregory Rift, which is the eastern branch of the East African Rift.
Lake Duluti
Lake Duluti is a volcanic crater lake in the Arusha region of Tanzania, on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley.
Water fall
The most notable waterfall near Arusha, Tanzania is called "Napuru Waterfalls" which is located on the slopes of Mount Meru, a short distance north of the city and within the southwestern part of Arusha National Park
Mount Meru
Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Kilimanjaro in southeast Arusha Region, Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 metres
Activities
There are many Tourist attractions in Arusha considering that it is one of the largest cities in Tanzania with a population of over 400,000 people, Arusha is one of the largest cities in Tanzania. It is the capital of the wider Arusha region and is strategically located in the northern part of the country – an area with some of East Africa’s best national parks. The city receives enough rainfall and remains green throughout the year because of its location at the foot of Mount Meru. No wonder it is known as the green city of Tanzania.
