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Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF at Hostelworld! Create your account How it worksArusha is a city in Tanzania, east Africa. It’s located at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. It's also a gateway for safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak Mt. Kilimanjaro, lying 80 kilometers northeast. The population of Arusha is 1.6 million (2018). Arusha is a multicultural community with a Tanzanian population of mixed backgrounds: indigenous African, Arab-Tanzanian and Indian-Tanzanian, plus a small percentage of Europeans and Americans. Religions of the Arushan population include Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism.
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The Arusha Region lies on the border with Kenya, being part of the Savannah and also part of the Great Rift Valley. It's a remarkable safari destination and a center for Maasai culture. It’s also close to Serengeti National Park, which is home to precious wildlife such as lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and leopards. Every year, migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing this incredible region. Lake Duluti, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park are also among the highlights of this area.
Nature and wildlife preserves include the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which contains the Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park, which covers Mount Meru.
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Arusha is a special region to do work exchange in Tanzania. If you want to have an experience of cultural exchange, you can use Worldpackers to exchange work for accommodation in Arusha! You can help in exchange for accommodation as a language teacher for children, helping a sustainable project and much more! Once you build a profile, you can look for hosts for free! When you find a place you like, you can schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community.
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