Arusha City Day Tour

Arusha City Day Tour – 1 Day

From

$ 99 Per Person

Duration

1 Day

Max People

From 3+

Pick Up

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Min Age

12+ Years

Tour Type

Mid - Range Safari

VIAVIA MUSEUM

Established in 1987, the National Natural History Museum is the primary museum of the seven natural history museums in Tanzania. The Museum is situated in Arusha town, the main tourist hub in East Africa. It is housed in the Boma, a former German colonial military compound which was built in 1900s. The core task of the museum is twofold; the collection and preservation of information on natural heritage, and the education and dissemination of such information through exhibitions and publications.

There is a small botanical garden with a variety of tree species local to the Arusha region. The gardens are surrounded by live animals including tortoise, birds, and stingless bees with signs demonstrating their ecological importance. The museum collection comprises of birds’ specimens, stuffed animal, an Entomology exhibition, and Archaeological collections mainly from Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli, Paleontological Laboratory. A series of collections were discovered in different beds/strata of the gorge by scientists and researchers.

Services

Guided tours
Garden for special events – weddings, live performances, etc.
Guidance for secondary school student projects
Education center for tourist

Other Attractions

The Museum Cultural Café and Restaurant– Via Via
Museum Art Center: local arts, crafts, and antiques
Build your own drum and learn how to play
Learn how to paint from our talented professionals
Stuffed animals from Tanzania National Parks Displayed in the Museum

ARUSHA DECLARATION MUSEUM

The Arusha Declaration Museum is located in the Kaloleni area in Arusha town. It is the first ever museum in the Arusha region and in the northern tourist circuit. The Museum is housed in the historical building which until 1967 was used as the social welfare hall for the people of the Kaloleni area. This museum was opened to the public in 1977 and it mainly exhibits the political history of our nation. When visiting this museum you will see depiction of the formulation of self reliance policy, the struggle for independence, the colonial history, and the political development of Tanzania.

The Arusha Declaration Museum in Arusha, honors Julius Nyerere’s 1967 declaration, emphasizing socialism, self-reliance, and African nationalism. Visitors learn its significance through exhibits featuring documents, artifacts, and multimedia presentations, understanding Tanzania’s political and social journey.