Discover Central Arusha on a half day free walking tour
Hey! My name is Hans. I'm a legal advocate working in Arusha that loves to meet new visitors and take them for tours of my city. I studied law in Dar es Salaam and was born in Morogoro region. Welcome!
Pickup
I will be standing next to the clock tower. I usually wear the shirt shown in my profile photo.
Description
Karibu! Welcome to my free walking tour of central Arusha.
Arusha is a very walkable city and pretty calm by Tanzanian standards, making it a great place to tour on foot.
This walking tour should take around 3-4 hours, depending on the pace of our walking. We will cover about 3 kilometers of distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Meeting Point: Clock Tower:
- 1: National Natural History Museum* (5-minute walk)
Discover Tanzania's geology, flora, and fauna, including its world-famous wildlife.
- 2: Arusha Declaration Museum and Uhuru Monument* (10-15 minute walk)
Learn about Julius Nyerere and his importance in Tanzania's history, as well as the significance of the Uhuru Monument.
- 3: Arusha Central Market (5-10 minute walk)
Shop for fresh produce, spices, and other local goods. I grew up on my parent's farm, so I can teach you a bit about agriculture in Tanzania and what we grow locally.
- 4: Maasai Market (15-minute walk)
View local crafts and meet the local vendors. I will show you how to negotiate in Swahili!
After, I can help you catch a taxi to your hotel. Or, if you wish I would be happy to take extend the tour and take you to one of the following destinations:
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation
- Maji Moto Chemka Hot Springs
- Meserani Snake Park
- Maasai Community and Primary School
- Meserani Cattle Market (held once a week)
I would love to be your guide around Arusha!
* These destinations are optional and have a nominal entry fee. This fee can vary but is approximately $6 usd per adult.