Arusha

Climb Mount Meru

4,667 m. it can be done in 2-4 days, depending on your condition. you are not required to take guides and porters up mount meru, but you must be escorted by armed rangers. temperatures can be freezing, so prepare for warm clothing and sleeping bags.

Tanzania Tourist Board

Can arrange cultural excursions to nearby villages for tsh 15,000-50,000. these cultural tourism visits can be some of the most rewarding parts of a trip to east africa, and the human cultural element involved complements an animal-centric safari to the game parks. some cultural tourism programs ilkiding'a, ng'iresi are within an hour's hike of arusha. several others are within an hour's drive monduli juu, longido, mulala, tengeru, ilkurot, oldonyo sambu. they are great opportunities to learn about the maasai and meru tribes who live nearby, pastoralism, agriculture, stories & legends, local economies. there are several good hikes around mt. meru, including some good waterfalls. longido has camel safaris. and they are flexible in nature, meaning you can arrange an hour-long visit or a day-long one. some sites have lodging or camping.

Century Cinema

Has movies for tsh 5,000-7,000 us$3-5. it is part of a modern complex on njiro rd, which also houses modern and upmarket restaurants including popular indian restaurant "khan's", steak outlet "mcmoody's" and multi-cuisine restaurant "spice retreat". however, njiro rd is not safe to walk on at night, so get to the complex by another form of transport rather than by foot. a taxi to/from the town centre shouldn't cost more than tsh 4,000 us$3.

Definitely something to try, if you can afford it. There are multiple types of trips for multiple budgets; usually the pricier ones get you out farther into the Serengeti, to places that are a little less touched by man. But even the cheaper excursions to reserves and parks are worth doing. If there's one trip that will change your perspective on life, it's an African safari.

A community-based tour company offering cultural tours, safaris and Mt. Kilimanjaro treks. Different options for different budgets. Portion of profits donated to community development and education projects. Staff that are definitely interested in providing a wonderful experience for their clients.

Safaris, mountain climbing and beach holidays. Is operated by a zoologist who can give you up to date information on the wildlife.

Safaris, mountain climbing and sansibar beach holidays. Is operated more than 25 yrs there by a biologist, who can give you up to date information.