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Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania

The city of Arusha is Tanzania’s safari capital located in the north of the country. It has a population of 427,185 (2005 est.). This city is located on a plateau amidst the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous national parks of Ngorongoro and Serengeti.

Temperatures in Arusha range from 13 degrees to 25 degrees Celsius between the wet and dry seasons. Due to Arusha's altitude, dry air is prevalent. Arusha experiences an eastern prevailing wind from the Indian Ocean, a couple of hundred miles east.

Arusha is a fairly large town, set in the heart of the fertile agricultural lands at the base of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania. Arusha is similar in appearance to many towns in East Africa, with old buildings left over from the colonial era alongside an increasing number of modern and contemporary buildings. Arusha is the traditional starting point for a northern circuit Tanzania Safari and as such has a busy and vibrant feel. A myriad of interesting shops, bustling markets, exciting cultural events, vibrant night life and many bars and restaurants provide plenty of fun experiences for travellers to Arusha

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