
Arusha
Surrounded by lush farm areas and coffee plantations Arusha is the perfect place to rest before embarking on a Mount Kilimanjaro climb or before moving on to explore other areas of Tanzania. Often referred to as 'safari capital', it is the starting point of all Northern Circuit safaris. Arusha National Park is great to explore while staying in the city as is the inactive volcano of Mount Meru and the Momela Lakes.
Highlights
- Surrounded by charming coffee plantations and farmland
- Dramatic mountainous scenery of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro
- A peaceful place to relax before and after a safari or a Kilimanjaro climb
- Discover the wildlife-rich and picturesque Arusha National Park
- The park's spectacular Momela Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater
Iconic Activities
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Birdwatching
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Hiking
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City Sights
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Wellness/Spa
Arusha Map
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
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Luxury Accommodation
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we believe in making your journey effortless. Browse our website for inspiration or get in touch with us directly. Whether you already have a dream destination in mind or need some inspiration, our travel experts are here to create your custom itinerary. Serial safari-goer, Indophile or first-time explorer, your adventure starts with a conversation.

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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

holiday to Tanzania & Seychelles
Elation, happiness, impressed, relief, humbled. The trip brought out so many wonderful emotions and we were extremely impressed by how organized the journey was. This was our first time to Africa and working with a travel agent and we couldn't have been more excited with how things turned out. Ever…
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holiday to Kenya & Tanzania
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. All transfers were on time and drivers were very friendly, completely stress-free. The staff we encountered were all very friendly and professional. Even with a small miscommunication at GOLD it was swiftly resolved.
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Holiday to Tanzania & Seychelles
Words cannot express how great our African vacation to Tanzania and Seychelles was and how wonderful Claire was throughout the entire process. Claire responded very quickly to every question we had and set up our vacation perfectly. There was someone waiting for us at each stop and they were so hel…
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