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Seventy-five percent of the world's lesser flamingos are born on Lake Natron. Lake Natron is an alkaline lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania. High levels of evaporation have left behind natron (sodium carbonate decahydrate) hence the name. The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 and temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 °C (104 °F). #Africa #Tanzania #lake
Seventy-five percent of the world's lesser flamingos are born on Lake Natron. Lake Natron is an alkaline lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania. High levels of evaporation have left behind natron (sodium carbonate decahydrate) hence the name. The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 and temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 °C (104 °F). #Africa #Tanzania #lake
Located near Ngorngoro Crater and Lake Natron, the towering volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai (translated to Mountain of God) towers over the Maasai village that I was fortunate enough to live in for a week. The domas in the foreground are constructed entirely of mud, manure, sticks, and straw. A beautiful, harsh environment. #Tanzania #Maasai #homestay #lakenatron #volcano
If your up for a muddy three hour hike up a mountain you will be rewarded with an isolated cove hiding a spectacular waterfall.
Walking some off-the-beaten-paths around Usa River in Tanzania. The scenery is amazing, with Mt. Meru in the background, almost everywhere. Sometimes one can see the mighty Kilimanjaro as well, or so I hear. Warm and nice, but bit hazy weather as the rain season is about to start. #mountains #tanzania #scenery #landscape

Arusha Region Attractions

It's not difficult to find fun things to do in Arusha Region. Dive into the area's history and check out the top tourist attractions in this delightful city. Plan your must-do list now so you can hit the deck running when you arrive.

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6 Days best adventure kilimanjaro ,Tarangire ,Serengeti &Ngorongoro crater

6 Days best adventure kilimanjaro ,Tarangire ,Serengeti &Ngorongoro crater

Activity duration is 6 days
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,325 per adult*
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Day tour to Amboseli National Park and Maasai Village

Day tour to Amboseli National Park and Maasai Village

Activity duration is 11 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $160 per adult*
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6 Days best adventure kilimanjaro ,Tarangire ,Serengeti &Ngorongoro crater

6 Days best adventure kilimanjaro ,Tarangire ,Serengeti &Ngorongoro crater

Activity duration is 6 days
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,325 per adult*
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Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar Private Safari

Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar Private Safari

Activity duration is 10 days
Price is $10,435 per adult*
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Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hot Springs, &/Or Coffee Tour

Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hot Springs, &/Or Coffee Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $95 per adult*
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Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometers west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 meters, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition

Arusha National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arusha National Park, a lovely green space in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours in this relaxing area.

Arusha National Park
Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Crater during your travels in Ngorongoro.

Ngorongoro Crater
Trekking to 4565m high summit of Mount Meru in Tanzania. A hike through the beautiful national park of Arusha and meeting the african wildlife. One makes this trip unforgettable, a constant view on the wonderful Kilimanjaro. This early morning photo is taking just below the top of Mount Meru between two layers of clouds and only the peak of Kilimanjora on the Horizon. #nationalpark #africa #summit #meru #wilderness #travel #hiking #mountains

Mt. Meru

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Meru during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Mt. Meru
The beauty of this country is infinite.

Lake Manyara

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara during your travels in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lake Manyara
This tourist decided to have a swim at the waterfalls with their guide Steven, but steven refused to put in a swim suite claiming that he was a married maasai.

Lake Natron

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Natron during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Lake Natron
Lake manyara , buffalo near Hippo pool!

Lake Manyara National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara National Park, a lovely green space in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Lake Manyara National Park
For a cool evening get down here ,grab a peddle and get to a boat into the water as you watch the sun go down. A beautiful place in Arusha Tanzania,a nice place for a bonfire .

Lake Duluti

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Duluti during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Lake Duluti

Arusha Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of Arusha when you stop by Arusha Clock Tower. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Arusha Clock Tower

 

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Popular day trips from Arusha Region

Panorama of zebra and wildebeest at a waterhole in the Masai Mara

Maasai Mara

Scenic lush green panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania under stormy weather

Arusha

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Lake Manyara National Park

Sleepy Kitteh..... Saw this Leopard in Tarangire National park in Tanzania. Was just amazing to just watch him from the truck parked close to the base of the tree.

Tarangire National Park

Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa

Karatu

Our experience with visiting a Maasai village was a bitter sweet affair, although we did get interesting insights into their culture, tradition and beliefs. Maasai are famous for their jumping, which is a way for the guys to impress the ladies - Dave got some decent height so he had some good prospects in this village. It only costs 10 cows per wife (you can have as many as you like) - quite a bargain! One downer was that they just saw us as walking ATMs... We paid $50 USD to enter the village but when they realised that we didn't have any more cash with us to buy souvenirs from their 'shop' we quickly got escorted through the back door... #indigenouspeoplesday #Maasai #Tanzania #Africa #thewayfindings #travel #explore

Bariadi

Verreaux's Eagle Owl at Ndutu Forest Tanzania

Sinoni

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Mto wa Mbu

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Arusha Region on a sunny day?
Are there cheap things to do in Arusha Region?
Let the good times roll without hurting your budget with a Rent a bike on the border of Arusha National Park or a Microfinance family farm tour - all proceeds to charity.
What can you do in Arusha Region for free?
You could store your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these cool attractions won't cost you a cent:

  • Arusha National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano
  • Lake Masek