This gallery gathers the places that appear across The Arusha Project, each with a short caption and a link to the full guide. Photographs are credited on the image credits page. We are an independent travel journal, so images illustrate places rather than promote any business.
Mountains and parks
Mount Meru
A dormant stratovolcano rising just north of the city, Mount Meru stands at about 4,562 m, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro. Its last minor eruption was in 1910. Read the Mount Meru guide or what to know about climbing it.
Arusha National Park
Established in 1960 as Ngurdoto Crater National Park and renamed in 1967 when Mount Meru was added, the park covers about 137 km2 of crater grassland, forest and mountain slope. Explore Arusha National Park.
The Momella Lakes
Shallow, alkaline lakes inside Arusha National Park, known for wading birds. See On the Water.
Tarangire National Park
Elephants and baobabs define this park, about two hours' drive south of Arusha. The Tarangire River is the main dry-season water source for wildlife. Tarangire guide.
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera about 610 m deep at the heart of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Water
Lake Duluti
A forest-fringed crater lake near Tengeru, about 14 km from central Arusha, where canoes can be hired from the lakeside restaurant. Lake Duluti guide.
In the city
The Old German Boma
Built in 1900 as a German administrative outpost, the boma has housed a public museum since 1987, with exhibits on early humans, regional wildlife and city history. Museum guide.
Arusha International Conference Centre
Opened in 1977 on East African Community Boulevard, the centre hosts meetings, summits and international events. More on the AICC.
Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
The 20,000-capacity home of Arusha FC, which hosted the 2011 Kilimanjaro Bowl. Stadium guide.
Markets
Colour, produce and crafts in the city centre. Shopping the Arusha Markets.
Taking your own pictures
Ask before photographing people, and follow park rules on drones and stopping. Our Photography on Safari guide has practical tips.