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Arusha & Kilimanjaro
Gateway to the Northern Circuit
About Arusha & Kilimanjaro
Arusha is Tanzania's safari capital and the gateway to the Northern Circuit. Nestled between Mount Meru (4,562m) and within sight of Kilimanjaro (5,895m), Arusha offers its own national park with flamingo-fringed lakes, colobus monkeys, and giraffe. It's also your base camp for Kilimanjaro treks and northern safaris.
Highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak
- Arusha National Park — colobus monkeys and flamingos
- Mount Meru — challenging alternative to Kilimanjaro
- Cultural Maasai boma visits
- Tanzania safari hub — all routes start here
Wildlife You May See
Colobus MonkeyBuffaloGiraffeZebraFlamingoElephant
Key Facts
Park Size
552 km² (Arusha NP)
From Arusha
0 km
Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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Safari Packages Including Arusha

Kilimanjaro Machame Route — 7 Days
7 nights · nights · from $2,100/per person
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10 Days Tanzania Luxury Family Safari
10 nights · nights · from $5,500/per person
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12 Days Wild and Wilderness Pursuit
12 nights · nights · from $6,200/per person
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Ultimate Tanzania Safari
12 nights · nights · from $6,800/per person
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