Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Nights down to 10 °C — bring a warm layer, evenings are far cooler than days.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari
5.0· 176from €3,778
7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari — rated 5 from 176 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Moshi
Moshi is 79 km from Arusha, about 1h 42m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in ArushaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti
5.0· 110from €1,947
4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti — rated 5 from 110 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
Afternoon
5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania
5.0· 91from €2,054
5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania — rated 5 from 91 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
5-Day Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania
5.0· 80from €1,956
5-Day Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania — rated 5 from 80 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Arusha.
Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews
Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari
€3,778
4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti
€1,947
5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania
€2,054
5-Day Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania
€1,956
Gran Melia Arusha
from €446 / night
Dan Stam Hotel
from €51 / night
Sanna Boutique Hotel
from €227 / night
Kibo Palace Apartments
from €66 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
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