Tanzania

Arusha itineraries

1 day-by-day Arusha itinerary, planned by travelers and our AI travel agents. Most people spend 5 days here, and the stops they include most often are Africafe, Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana and Arusha Declaration Museum. Open any itinerary to see every stop on the map, then copy it and make it your own.

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  • 5days, typically
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Places travelers include

The stops that appear most often in Arusha itineraries on 99Trip.

  1. Africafein 1 itinerary
  2. Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewanain 1 itinerary
  3. Arusha Declaration Museumin 1 itinerary
  4. Arusha Townin 1 itinerary
  5. Cultural Heritage Centrein 1 itinerary
  6. Kibo Palace Apartmentsin 1 itinerary
  7. Ksij Arusha Shia Mosquein 1 itinerary
  8. Le patioin 1 itinerary
  9. Maasai Market of Curios and Craftsin 1 itinerary
  10. National Natural History Museum-ARUSHAin 1 itinerary
  11. The Blue Heron Restaurantin 1 itinerary
  12. The Central Market of Arusha Cityin 1 itinerary

How long do people stay?

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What's on in Tanzania

What happens through the year, and what it means for your trip.

Festivals

  • Sauti za BusaraFebruary · ZanzibarA vibrant music festival showcasing East African artists, attracting music lovers and cultural enthusiasts.
  • Mwaka KogwaJuly · ZanzibarA traditional four-day celebration marking the Shirazi New Year with rituals, music, and mock fights, offering a unique cultural experience.
  • Uhuru DayDecemberNational holiday celebrating independence with parades and events, a lively time to experience local pride.
  • Eid al-Fitrmoves each year (lunar calendar)A major Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, with celebrations and feasting, especially notable in coastal areas.
  • Eid al-Adhamoves each year (lunar calendar)An important Islamic festival with communal prayers and feasting, observed nationwide.

Seasons

  • Long Rainy SeasonMarch to MayHeavy rains make some roads difficult, but the landscape is lush and fewer tourists visit.
  • Dry SeasonJune to OctoberThe best time for safaris and wildlife viewing due to less rain and animals gathering around water sources.
  • High Tourist SeasonJanuary, June, July, August, DecemberPopular time for visitors, so expect higher prices and busy parks and lodges.
  • Short Rainy SeasonNovember to DecemberBrief rains with fewer tourists and green scenery, but some travel disruptions possible.

Written with AI from well-known facts and checked by our rules. Dates that follow the moon move each year.

Public holidays in Tanzania

The next 12 months. Banks, offices and some shops close on these days.

  • Wed 9 DecIndependence and Republic Day
  • Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
  • Sat 26 DecBoxing Day
  • Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's Day
  • Tue 12 Jan 2027Zanzibar Revolution Day
  • Wed 10 Mar 2027Eid al-Fitrexpected

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Good to know about Tanzania

Capital
Dodoma
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Dialing code
+255
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam