Arusha Travel Forum

Hi,

We're arriving in Arusha tomorrow and hoping to do a 3 day safari including Lake Manyara and Ngorogoro Crater. There are two of us from UK looking for people to make up a group. Please email if you'd like to meet up for a chat.

Steve and Sophie

Looking for a place outside arusha from which we can visit the arusha national park.Both hotels look great the former looks better.Any feedback welcome.Thanks going there next february.

Hi all!

Plan to be in Arusha end June and do a 5-6 day safari.

Seeking feedback from past users of services from Good Earth Tours and Safaris.
And any other advice re. camping safaris.

Thanks.

Pierre Paquette

Do I need to book my flight to Zanzibar early or is it ok to wait until the day before I go? I want to remain flexible if it is possible.

Anyone know the going rate this summer for one way flight to Zanzibar.

I am also interseted in any good tips for Arusha. I am interested in going to the Rwanda War tribunal. What is the best time of day to go? is it worth going too? Also interested in cultural village tours but not villages set up for tourists. Are there any budget ones?

Also, what hotel do you recommend? I am staying at the Impala for my first night in Arusha but it lacks charm. What nice, $50-80 per day hotels can you recommend? I want good location, safe and airconditioning if possible. I am past my party all night days/nights and dont want to stay in a loud, crazy hotel - I prefer charming, non chain hotels.

I am open to any recommendations for restaurants, things to see, etc.

Thanks in advance - please feel free to email me directly at sarah@ayurveda.com

I will be in Arusha for a short time in August. I would like to visit an orphanage, but don't have much free time. Most volunteer organizations require long term committments. Does anyone know of an orphanage that allows a one day or a few hours visit for someone to volunteer/donate?

Hi,
My friend and I (both mid-20s graduate students) are looking for two companions to join us for a northern circuit budget camping safari (5 days) and/or machame route kilimanjaro climb (6 days) in mid-October. We have already booked the trip, but would like to make the price cheaper with additional travelers. Please email me if you would like to join us or want any additional information. The exact dates and prices are listed at the bottom.

We have booked both excursions from the USA through Sunny Safaris (http://www.sunnysafaris.com). This company was recommended to me by my friend and husband who live in Arusha. Also, Sunny Safaris has a favorable review in the Tanzania Rough Guide ("A long-established outfit specializing in lodge safaris as well as camping, with transport in 4WDs with roof hatches and guaranteed window seats.") and Lonely Planet ("Sunny is a well-established budget operator with a selection of no-frills camping and lodge safaris at very reasonable prices, as well as reliable Kilimanjaro and Meru treks.") If anyone has used them in the past, I would be interested in hearing about your experience.

BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
11th Oct to 15th Oct
5 Days/4 Nights
4 person US$450 per person
Tarangire / Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Price includes: Vehicle 4wd, fuel, driver cum guide, park entry fees, camping fees, game drives, table, chairs, cook, meals, mats, pillow, tent.
Not included: Tips, drinks, sleeping bags, and all items of a personal nature / use.
NB: A tip to your driver guide and cook is highly recommended.

MT. KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE
16th Oct to 21st Oct
MACHAME / SHIRA / BARRANCO / BARAFU / UHURU PEAK / MWEKA
6-days/5-nights
4 person US$680 per person

PRICE INCLUDES: TRANSFERS TO/ FROM THE GATE, PARK FEES, HUT / CAMPING FEES, RESCUE FEES, MEALS, TEA, COFFEE, GUIDE, PORTERS AND TENT.
PRICE EXCLUDES: TIPS DRINKS, CLIMBING GEARS, SLEEPING BAGS AND ALL ITEMS OF PERSONAL USE.

Is arusha a costly city to visit