Are you arriving early at Arusha? Don’t make your day boring one. We have plenty of activities that will be done around Arusha city. These activities can be done from an hour to a full day tour depending on your arrival time and your flexibility. Here are some of the activities that will be worth adding up to your day in Arusha before or after safari.
1: Lake Duluti tour
Lake Duluti is volcanic Crater Lake in Arusha, Tanzania. The lake is surrounded by thick forests which is a home to many reptiles. This place is claimed to have up to 130 different species including Monitor Lizards, common birds of grey herons, fish eagles, cormorants, egrets and kingfisher.
Activities around this place include:
This is a beautiful walk under the canopy of the Lake Duluti forest on the shores of the lake. The walk that will connect you with nature and this is the opportunity to view both forest and water birds. Our experience guide will explain to you all the species of birds, animals, trees and flowers that you will encounter throughout the walk. Later you get back to your hotel for leisure waiting for your next program.
You will be picked from hotel in Arusha and drive toward Duluti. Glide across the smooth surface of this small Crater Lake and view birdlife seldom seen; Giant kingfisher, Fish eagle, Darters and many more. Surrounded by forested crater walls this is a very special and quiet 1.5 hour canoeing experience. View hundreds of cattle egrets returning to an island in the lake to roost for the night. After enjoying sometime in this area taking photos and learning you will return to your Lodge.
2: Coffee Tour.
Tanzania is known for its huge coffee farms where fresh coffee beans from coffee plantations are extracted to give the perfect blend of coffee. A tour to the coffee plantations can be done on the slopes of Mount Meru or at Slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will be picked from your place and visit the small coffee farm that belong to the local farmers of the village. Engage in coffee making processes from coffee berry picking and pulping, processing coffee from beans to Cup and testing (drinking). Most visitors enjoy coffee on a daily basis but the opportunity to see it being made from start to finish is a unique opportunity you won’t want to miss.
3. City tour
Located right below Mount Meru, Arusha city is a unique stop on your Tanzania holiday. Take your time to discover this city from Clock tower (the half between Cairo Egypt to Johannesburg South Africa), walk to the Maasai Market and proceed to Arusha declaration monument and museum. You will continue with the walk toward central market to learn more about African spices, vegetables and fruits. Pass by to the City bus terminal before proceeding to Cultural heritage Centre for shopping.
Depending on your time the optional visit to Maasai Boma and Snake Park will be included. The day well spent, get back to your car and drive to your hotel for your next program.
4: Waterfall hike (2 -4hrs)
The best escapes from Arusha city to connect with nature. Located inside the natural reserve of Mount Meru, Napuru waterfall is a perfect place for short hike. You will be picked from your place and drive to the gate. Then you will start your hike together with the local guide, through banana plantations and villages. The hike itself is short, about 45 minutes, it’s is not easy hike, but you don’t need any special hiking skills or preparation. Reaching at the waterfall you will enjoy the view, take some breathtaking photos. Get back to your place for your next program.
