Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha City has a temperate climate. ... The city also has significance to the whole of East Africa due to its long history of hosting important East African events and institutions.

What is Arusha known for?

Situated at the foot of the beautiful Mount Meru, Arusha is known as the safari capital of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. It's a bustling city filled with an interesting mix of markets, chaotic traffic, old colonial buildings and modern conveniences, like coffee shops with WiFi, and an array of great restaurants.

Is Arusha The Centre of Africa?

Centre of Africa? The Clock Tower. Slap-bang in the middle of Arusha is the Clock Tower circle. Built-in the 1950s, urban legend has it that this is the central point between Cape Town and Cairo.