Arusha – Tanzania Safari City

Best time to Visit Arusha

 Arusha city is a year-round touring destination where you find comfortable accommodations and plenty of things to do for one or two days before you head out on safari. In Arusha, you will always find other travelers who are beginning or ending their East African wildlife safaris, yet there is some fluctuation in the number of visitors due to other travel purposes, such as business meetings and conferences. The wet and dry season also affect the number of visitors, as well as the fauna experiences in the nearby wilderness areas. As you plan your Tanzania adventure safari, you should consider the time of year that you want to travel, as this greatly affects your wildlife experiences.

Arusha weather and Climate

Arusha City climate is normally pleasant and mild. It is usually cool to cold at night and in the early morning and it rarely gets hot during the day. It is important to pack warm clothing for use in the evenings and game drives in the early morning.The Dry season is from June to September, and there are two Wet seasons: the ‘long rains’ (March to May) and the ‘short rains’ (November to December). The rainy season consists of afternoon thundershowers, but it would be rare for it to rain all day. Arusha NP incorporates Mount Meru and the area at the base of the mountain and tends to get slightly more rain and clouds.

Getting to Arusha

Arusha NP is only a 45-minute drive away from the town of Arusha, the starting point of any safari in northern Tanzania.There are several ways to get to Arusha. The easiest is to get a direct flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is situated about 46km/29mi from Arusha. Alternatively, you can fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), near Dar es Salaam and get a connecting domestic flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). In most cases, your tour operator will pick you up from the airport and take care of further transportation.

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