Gateway city to Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, and the launching point for safari tours. Tanzania's top nature experiences — the Serengeti migration, Ngorongoro Crater, and Kilimanjaro climbs — all begin here. Arusha National Park offers walking safaris with Mount Meru as the backdrop, and the Maasai Market in town sells traditional crafts.
Best Season
The June-October dry season is best for safaris. January-February is also clear and good for climbing Kilimanjaro.
Budget
Daily budget approx. KRW 100,000-300,000 (safari packages KRW 150,000-300,000 per day; staying in town KRW 60,000-120,000)
Transport
About 1 hour by shuttle or taxi from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha. Safari tours are run via tour company vehicles. SIM cards available at Kilimanjaro Airport (Vodacom, Halotel). Cash (shillings/dollars) essential; cards only at hotels and tour operators. Safari tours are mostly paid in dollars. Safari guide tipping $15-20/day.
Visa
Korean passport holders need a visa on arrival or pre-applied e-Visa (up to 90 days, USD 50).
Safety
Follow your guide's instructions during safaris and avoid walking around town at night.
Popular attractions in Arusha
Serengeti National Park
A world-renowned wildlife reserve famous for the wildebeest migration. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest intact caldera, home to about 25,000 wild animals inside the crater.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak (5,895m), famed for treks toward its snow-capped summit.
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Arusha National Park
A small national park at the foot of Mount Meru, with giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys.
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Signature food of Arusha
Chipsi Mayai
🍢 Street FoodA beloved Tanzanian street food of french fries cooked into an egg omelet. TZS 3,000-8,000 per serving. Available at local restaurants and stalls in town.
Coffee
🍵 DrinkRichly aromatic coffee brewed from Tanzanian beans grown on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. TZS 2,000-5,000 per cup. Try Arusha Coffee Lodge or cafes in town.
Mishkaki
🍢 Street FoodEast African skewered beef or chicken marinated in spices and served with chili sauce. TZS 1,000-3,000. Available at stalls throughout town.