Another Place on my favorite list is Africafe, which prides itself on having freshly roasted coffee and freshly baked pies, pastries, and cakes. Considering that coffee plantations surround Arusha, you can't get closer to the source than this! They produce their blends of tea and coffee, so this is the place for enthusiasts.
Things to see and buy:
From Kitamu, take the five-minute walk to the Arusha National Natural History & Cultural Museum: This museum inside the old German boma (fortified compound), completed in 1900, has three parts. The best is the wing dedicated to human evolution since much of what we know about the topic came from fossils unearthed in Tanzania. There are also displays on insects, the history of Arusha during the German colonial era, and wildlife photos. Make sure you take in the wing dedicated to human evolution. Excavations from the nearby Olduvai Gorge available to see here have led to our understanding of man's origins. Elsewhere there are displays on insects detailing some of the diseases they caused—the history of Arusha during the German colonial era. There is a botanical garden in the museum's outdoor grounds, a mini serpentaria, and an art gallery.
In the middle of town stands a sandstone clock tower, built to mark the halfway point between Cape Town and Cairo, an epic route that has long fueled explorers' imaginations worldwide. However, the actual excellent circle midpoint between these two cities lies in central Congo.
Go to Uhuru touch monument: The Uhuru Torch (Swahili: Mwenge wa Uhuru, literally "Torch of Freedom") is one of Tanzania's National Symbols. It is a kerosene torch. It symbolizes freedom and light. It was first lit on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro on December 9, 1961, by Alexander Nyirenda. Symbolically to Shine the country and across the borders to bring hope where there is despair, love where there is enmity, and respect where there is hatred. The Uhuru Torch race takes place every year, starting from different locations.
Now you know more about this city's evolution and its people, so let us work out the way to the famous Maasai Market Curios and Crafts, located on Fire Road, just a few meters (less than 150 m) from Clock Tower Arusha on Great North. Maasai Market in Arusha is a place bustling with activity and a wide selection of souvenirs!!! A real shopping experience. You will get the luxury of seeing the most affordable hand-crafted ornaments such as wooden animals, humans, building sculptors, beaded necklaces, batik wall hangings, soapstone carvings, colorful sisal bags, Kikois, Khangas, vitenges, and much more. Put your haggling pants on for these markets; they're an absolute necessity. Haggling is expected, and if you don't bargain with traders, you'll be paying inflated prices, so don't be shy!
You can buy from car parts to fresh fruit to beautiful Maasai beadwork and carvings to fabulous kikoys, cows, and sheep! Arusha's markets are the place to buy gifts for those at home.
Shop on Central Arusha Market: Arusha's crazy Central Market, where you can expect to see anything and everything African and can also expect to be confused, amazed, and overwhelmed as enthusiastic guides lead you around the maze of shops and show you local spices and fabrics, Massai medicines, carved wood wares, jewelry, artwork, and every kind of food you can imagine, asking only for their eager help that you tip them as generously as you possibly can to support them and their families, which of course you do because quite honestly they are funny. The Central Market is one of the best places to get a glimpse of Tanzanian life, and offers a total assault on the senses. Locals will try everything to be your tour guide (for a fee) and traders are intent on making a sale, so have your wits about you and prepare to barter. There’s a lively atmosphere and various stalls of exotic fruit, coffee, nuts and spices.
Just a short walk from the Clock Tower, but a world away from the city center's traffic and noise is George's Tavern. Sheltered amid a canopy of trees and bushes, this tranquil and calm setting is the best place to have lunch while you prepare for your next set of activities. The Ambiance is suggestive of a classic Greek taverna with wooden tables and checked blue and white table cloths. The menu is extensive and covers Greek and Italian cuisine, with a good selection of starters, main courses, pizzas, and desserts.
Since you are in the neighborhood, make sure you stop by at Sidai Designs. About 100 Masai women who live in the countryside around Arusha make the fashionable jewelry sold at this airy store. Their works range from delicate to dramatic, but beadwork is a common thread among the pieces. On Tuesday, market day, the women come from the countryside to display their talents on the lawn just outside the boutique. You are welcome to participate with reservations.
