Arusha holidays provide a lovely city break away from the main tourist hotspots of East Africa, but, as the main gateway for all those wishing to explore the northern parks of Tanzania, go out on safari, or tackle the climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, the city is also an ideal first stop on an adventure through the wilds Tanzania. Sitting at the foot of the mighty mountain Meru, surrounded by coffee plantations, and situated only two hours away from thriving animal reserves you have the best of both worlds with both city and nature escapes.