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advance arrangement. Follow the directions for Olpopongi; the Ndarakwai turn-off is sign-
posted a few kilometres before it.
Arusha
POP 300,000
Cool, lush and green, Arusha is one of Tanzania's most developed and fastest-growing
towns and the seat of the East African Community, a revived attempt at regional collabor-
ation. It sprawls near the foot of Mt Meru at about 1300m altitude and enjoys a temperate
climate throughout the year. Arusha's location is convenient for all Northern Circuit parks,
and as such, it's the safari capital of Tanzania and a major tourism centre; with all the bad
and good that brings.
Prices are high and the chorus of
hihowareyou?
,
heymyfriend
s,
whatareyoulookingfor?
,
wantsomethingspecial?
,
goodprice
, and
rememberme?
lead many tourists to fits of exas-
peration. On the other hand, Arusha's food and facilities are excellent. For travellers mak-
ing an extended trip across Tanzania it can make a nice break from the rigors of the road.
For first-timers to Africa, it provides a gentle introduction.
