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This is a multi ethnic town in the United Republic of Tanzania which apart from being a commercial and an administrative centre, it is an important transit point for visitors headed to various tour destinations such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and others. Arusha traces its history as a small defense post used by German soldier who had occupied the then Tanganyika region (later renamed United Republic of Tanzania after Uniting with Zanzibar). Arusha is a significant town in Tanzania’s history because it in this particular town where her independence papers  from British colonial  rule were signed.

Significant growth of the town was recorded during the German  and British occupations, after which the locals and the Asian community which had settled in Arusha propelled the growth of the town through trade and the town serving as an administrative centre which eventually came to host international diplomatic missions, organiations and firms. Arusha is accessible by air (through the Arusha and Kilimanjaro airports) and road. Public minibuses and coaches are mainly used by the public to travel from one locality to another.

As said earlier on, Arusha is centrally located and is an important town where visitors lodge enroute to other destinations. The Arusha National Park is within a short distance from town with other important parks such as the Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara being located at distances which can be covered within a span of between four to five and a half hours. There are a number of restaurants within Arusha town, which visitors will find fascinating because most of them serve both international and local dishes.

Similarly, there are numerous establishments where visitors can enjoy dancing at night with the added convenience of being accommodated within the town. Additionally, visitors going to Arusha can visit various sanctuaries which are not very far from Arusha such as the Meserani Snake Farm, and MBT’s snake farm:
It is easy to communicate to the outside world because there is internet connection in cyber cafes while companies offering voice call services have a platform which enables international calls. Visitors will enjoy the added benefit which has been brought by such companies offering mobile cash transfer services.