The Arusha city, food and tanzanite combo packs three of our favourite half-days into one easy day in town. In the morning you walk Arusha’s museums and monuments with a local guide; at midday you eat your way through the street-food stalls and central market; in the afternoon you follow tanzanite, the gem found only at the foot of Kilimanjaro, from mine to showroom before finishing in the Maasai Market.
It is the best way to spend an arrival or rest day in Arusha: no long drives, plenty of time on foot, and 10% less than booking the three tours separately.
Booking and pick-up: Free pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi or the Kilimanjaro Airport area. Elsewhere on request. Book by 20:00 for next-day trips; same-day on request via WhatsApp.
Your guide meets you at your Arusha hotel over a cup of Tanzanian coffee to map out the day.
The story of Tanzania’s independence and the 1967 declaration that shaped the nation.
The famous clock tower said to mark the midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town, and the freedom monument beside it.
Spiced chai and vitumbua rice cakes, then chips mayai and smoky mishkaki skewers off the grill.
Tropical fruit, spice stalls and fresh-pressed sugarcane juice with the traders.
How tanzanite, found only at Merelani near Kilimanjaro, is mined, graded and cut.
Browse certified stones with an expert on hand to answer questions, with no pressure to buy.
Beadwork, carvings and tinga-tinga paintings, with your guide to help you bargain.
A short drive back to your hotel.
Per person in USD. The bigger your group, the lower the price.
| Group size | Price / person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $215 |
| 2 travellers | $150 |
| 3-4 travellers | $125 |
| 5-6 travellers | $110 |
From $110 per person
Prices are guide rates covering the essentials for the day. Message us for your exact quote.
Talk to our local safari experts for a tailor-made itinerary that fits your dates and budget.
From $110 per person for groups of 5-6 and $215 for a private solo trip - see the group-price table above. It costs 10% less than booking the three tours separately.
No. All three are relaxed half-days in central Arusha with no long drives between stops, so the day flows easily from museums to food to markets.
Yes. The street-food tastings across town are your lunch, and a vegetarian route is easy to arrange.
No. The showroom is no-pressure, and if you do want a stone your guide helps you buy a certified one safely.
