Fifi’s (Themi Road – next to Tanesco, Arusha) – although one can have lunch or dinner here, Fifi’s is best known for its breakfast food. Along with the baked pastries served here, one can order poached eggs on spinach sauce with bacon, crepes, omelets and other finer breakfast foods. Since Tanzania is a coffee-making country, […]
Chinese Whispers (1st floor Njiro Complex. Njiro Road, Arusha) – this is one of Arusha’s best restaurants. As the restaurant’s name implies, its menu is mainly Chinese specialties like Dim Sum, Duck with Pancakes, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Shark Fin Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, and Spring Rolls. Tourists passing through Arusha gave this restaurant high […]
Ambrosia (Simeon Road, opposite Hotel Impala, Arusha) – first-time diners here will find great Indian food, with a nice selection of chicken and mutton dishes on the menu. Ambrosia’s outdoor seating is fun & relaxing. There is also an ambient interior for those who want peace & quiet while eating. The restaurant’s butter chicken and […]
Alpha Choice (Sokoine Road, Nakumatt Plaza, Arusha) – this restaurant serves a variety of international food items: from American hamburgers to Japanese sushi, chicken shwarma, and Mexican guacamole & salsa. This is a popular dining spot for international students who as passing through Arusha or conducting projects there.
Africafé (Boma Road, Arusha) – there’s only one reason to enter this café: coffee! Africafé sells locally-grown & brewed coffee, along with breakfast food items like muffins. During the latter part of the day, they also offer sandwiches & paninis. This is an instant hit with the Starbucks crowd. It also sells its own branded […]
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant (Nairobi Road, opposite Sakina Supermarket, Arusha) – this restaurant, which offers expanded outdoor dining areas, serves various Ethiopian dishes (meat, vegetable and dahl options). This is an alternative to the Italian and Indian restaurants that seem to dominate Arusha’s dining scene. An Ethiopian liquor specialty: Honey wine (or “Tej”) is also available […]
MINIBUSES – the main mode of public transport in Arusha is the daladala. These minibuses are ubiquitous all over Tanzania, and are very cheap, at TZS400 (about 25 cents) for any trip around town. However, they tend to cram in as many people as possible, so safety is a real concern, and pickpocketing can happen […]
TAXI –in Arusha (as on other parts of Tanzania), since taxis there are not metered, it is best to negotiate the fare before boarding. The taxi services that function in Arusha are: Impala Shuttle Services: +255 754 678 678 Tarimo Taxi Service: +255 756 595 945 InDriver Taxi App: this Russian taxi app launched in […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Arusha: Arusha Car Rental & Safaris: +255 782 411 622 Gladiola Safari Car Rental: +255 754 409 437 Mil Adventure Africa: +255 784 954 371 Savannah 4WD: +255 754 897 997 Serena Car Hire & Tours: +255 754 286 066 Shika Tours & Car Hire: […]
Uhuru Museum (Uru Road, Moshi) – Uhuru museum is an intercultural museum established to depict different cultures. The idea born by Mr. Macmilan Siraki, an abstract artist and painter, who, while working in his studio in 1986 dreamt, ” Now I am just a curio shop but when I grow up I will become a […]