Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Arusha Region February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Arusha Region ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arusha Region Types of activities [Arusha Region travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Arusha-Region.dx553248635926753387) ![Seventy-five percent of the world's lesser flamingos are born on Lake Natron. Lake Natron is an alkaline lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania. High levels of evaporation have left behind natron (sodium carbonate decahydrate) hence the name. The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 and temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 °C (104 °F). #Africa #Tanzania #lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/05c3e0b6-abf7-4188-b7b1-2ea206119b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seventy-five percent of the world's lesser flamingos are born on Lake Natron. Lake Natron is an alkaline lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania. High levels of evaporation have left behind natron (sodium carbonate decahydrate) hence the name. The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 and temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 °C (104 °F). #Africa #Tanzania #lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/05c3e0b6-abf7-4188-b7b1-2ea206119b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Located near Ngorngoro Crater and Lake Natron, the towering volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai (translated to Mountain of God) towers over the Maasai village that I was fortunate enough to live in for a week. The domas in the foreground are constructed entirely of mud, manure, sticks, and straw. A beautiful, harsh environment. #Tanzania #Maasai #homestay #lakenatron #volcano ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532481523/c7efe786-ab93-44a6-be51-ea60797db2f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If your up for a muddy three hour hike up a mountain you will be rewarded with an isolated cove hiding a spectacular waterfall. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/5fab85a9-3bdd-4d61-9cb4-28f0114f3b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walking some off-the-beaten-paths around Usa River in Tanzania. The scenery is amazing, with Mt. Meru in the background, almost everywhere. Sometimes one can see the mighty Kilimanjaro as well, or so I hear. Warm and nice, but bit hazy weather as the rain season is about to start. #mountains #tanzania #scenery #landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/3425ae1d-068a-4330-bd1b-732ea5918a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635926753387) ## What to do in Arusha Region --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Arusha Region ![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ngorongoro Conservation Area Explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Ngorongoro.d6025766.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometers west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 meters, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120056/277134c4-8b8f-411d-b8fa-80d10d7bda33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arusha National Park Explore the great outdoors at Arusha National Park, a lovely green space in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Arusha-National-Park-Arusha.d6120056.Vacation-Attraction) ![Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ngorongoro Crater Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Crater during your travels in Ngorongoro. [](https://expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Crater-Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area.d708401100188565504.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trekking to 4565m high summit of Mount Meru in Tanzania. A hike through the beautiful national park of Arusha and meeting the african wildlife. One makes this trip unforgettable, a constant view on the wonderful Kilimanjaro. This early morning photo is taking just below the top of Mount Meru between two layers of clouds and only the peak of Kilimanjora on the Horizon. #nationalpark #africa #summit #meru #wilderness #travel #hiking #mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621594454956/be435511-2371-4259-b3e8-300dfc63da61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Meru Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Meru during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mt-Meru-Arusha.d553248621594454956.Vacation-Attraction) ![The beauty of this country is infinite.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/8d1ba491-d7f8-453a-9c41-3d658c2b2e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Manyara Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara during your travels in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Manyara-Lake-Manyara-National-Park.d553248635965370785.Vacation-Attraction) ![This tourist decided to have a swim at the waterfalls with their guide Steven, but steven refused to put in a swim suite claiming that he was a married maasai.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/81f8f9cb-cfe2-449c-af82-3139e091ae23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Natron Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Natron during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Natron-Ngorongoro.d6352462.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake manyara , buffalo near Hippo pool!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/3b4eddf7-4379-47c8-8f02-ebadf51d6cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Manyara National Park Explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara National Park, a lovely green space in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Manyara-National-Park-Lake-Manyara-National-Park.d6120052.Vacation-Attraction) ![For a cool evening get down here ,grab a peddle and get to a boat into the water as you watch the sun go down. A beautiful place in Arusha Tanzania,a nice place for a bonfire .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/b383fa66-dc05-4147-bdef-cf7e1078625d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Duluti Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Duluti during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Duluti-Arusha.d553248635998010989.Vacation-Attraction) #### Arusha Clock Tower You can learn about the history of Arusha when you stop by Arusha Clock Tower. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Arusha-Clock-Tower-Arusha.d553248635975091232.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Arusha Region ![Panorama of zebra and wildebeest at a waterhole in the Masai Mara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2412/5d606023-68ad-4b99-bf52-500cf7c3bd59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maasai Mara ![Scenic lush green panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania under stormy weather](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/a598399c-ffa9-4e1a-ba56-28a83e3d74c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arusha ![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karatu ![Verreaux's Eagle Owl at Ndutu Forest Tanzania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4339/3991e29e-b6bf-400e-b83a-233921aeb518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sinoni ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000107/498fbaca-6ed0-42f2-ae10-ecf87ad235e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mto wa Mbu ![Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ngorongoro ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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