May 24, 2025
A perfect unforgettable day in Arusha: blend of Culture and nature - Spending a full day on this guided tour in Arusha was genuinely one of the most enriching travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the very start, the organization and warmth of the team made a lasting impression. The day kicked off with a deep-dive city tour through Arusha, visiting local markets, cultural landmarks, and learning so much about the rhythm of daily life. It wasn’t rushed — every stop felt intentional and meaningful, with our guide offering insightful commentary and answering all our questions with patience and passion.
After soaking in the city vibes, we headed to a local home for a cooking class, which ended up being one of my favorite parts of the tour. We were welcomed like family, and cooking traditional Tanzanian dishes side-by-side with local women was both fun and educational. The food we prepared together was absolutely delicious, and sharing the meal gave us a real sense of connection to the culture.
In the afternoon, we hiked to Napuru Waterfall — a peaceful, green oasis with the sound of cascading water and breathtaking views. The trail was moderately challenging but doable, and our guide made sure everyone felt comfortable along the way. We even met some local children near the trail, who greeted us with infectious smiles.
To wrap up the day, we visited a local coffee farm where we got hands-on experience with the coffee-making process — from bean to cup. The smell of freshly roasted beans, the stories of the farmers, and the final cup of coffee enjoyed with a view of the surrounding hills was the perfect ending to an already magical day.
What I appreciated most was how balanced the day felt — a perfect mix of culture, nature, food, and authentic local interaction. It wasn’t just a tour, it felt like being invited into someone’s world for a day. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the real heart of Arusha.
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May 18, 2025
A True Arusha Day Tour Experience with David - If you’re looking for a real taste of Arusha—beyond the usual stops and into the real of everyday life—then the day tour I did with David is exactly what you need. This wasn’t some rushed, surface-level excursion—it was a carefully planned, immersive experience that let me see, feel, and taste the authentic spirit of the city and its surrounding beauty. We started with a walking city tour through Arusha, where David, with his calm energy and deep local knowledge, introduced me to the people, markets, stories, and small corners that most tourists pass by. It felt like being shown around by an old friend who truly loves his home.
From there, we went into a traditional Tanzanian cooking class, which was a highlight on its own. We prepared local dishes from scratch, using fresh ingredients we picked up from the market earlier, laughing and learning about the culture behind every flavor. It wasn’t just cooking—it was connecting. After lunch have it the food for lunch we drove and we headed out to the Napuru Waterfall, tucked away just outside the city, and the short hike there offered beautiful views and a refreshing break in nature. But the day didn’t end there—David had saved something special for last. We finished with a coffee tour in a nearby village, where local farmers walked us through the entire process from bean to cup, sharing stories and smiles that made every sip more meaningful.
Everything about this day felt honest, relaxed, and thoughtfully curated—not staged, not rushed, not like the typical “day trip.” David is more than just a guide—he’s a connector of experiences. If you want to understand Arusha, not just see it, then book this day with him. This was not an online checklist—it was a full, rich day that I’ll carry with me long after the dust settles from my shoes.
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May 10, 2025
A Day in Arusha We'll Never Forget - Culture, Flavor, and Nature with our Guide Israel - Our day in Arusha was never meant to be this extraordinary—it started as a simple plan to explore the city and somehow became one of the most soulful days of our entire trip. From the first moment we met Israel, our guide for the day, we could tell this wasn’t going to be an ordinary tour. Warm, insightful, and clearly passionate about his hometown, Israel didn’t just guide us through Arusha—he opened it up for us, layer by layer.
We began with a walking tour through the heart of the city. Not the touristy highlights, but the real Arusha—the morning buzz of local markets, vendors calling out greetings, the scent of spices in the air, and alleyways bursting with life. Israel seemed to know everyone, and through him, we were welcomed like neighbors rather than visitors. He explained culture, history, politics, and everyday life in a way that felt more like conversation than a lecture.
Late morning, we stepped into a traditional Tanzanian cooking experience, and this wasn’t a demonstration—it was full-on hands-in-the-pot, grind-the-spices, laugh-with-the-cook kind of cooking. We prepared dishes from scratch using fresh local ingredients: rich banana stew, pilau rice fragrant with cloves, coconut beans, and fried plantains. Sitting down to eat what we had cooked was more than just a meal—it felt like being part of a home.
Then, as the afternoon sun softened, we headed toward the Napuru Waterfall. The short hike through lush, green hills was peaceful, and when we reached the falls, it felt like stumbling into a hidden piece of paradise. We dipped our feet in the cool stream, took a moment to breathe it all in, and realized how rare it is to find a place this beautiful and untouched, just minutes outside the city.
To end the day, we visited a local coffee farm tucked into the slopes around Arusha. It was quiet, earthy, and smelled like roasted heaven. We walked through the entire process—from picking to roasting to sipping the freshest cup we’ve ever had—while learning how coffee supports families here and how tradition is preserved through every step. We shared stories with the farmers, and that last cup of coffee, enjoyed as the sun dipped behind the hills, somehow tasted like gratitude.
That day in Arusha wasn’t just a tour—it was an experience rooted in connection, in flavor, in nature. And Israel, with his kind heart and deep knowledge, was the thread that tied it all together. We left with full stomachs, muddy shoes, and the kind of stories that stay with you long after the trip ends.
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May 9, 2025
Arusha food market tour with cooking class and highlights of Arusha - We love to try and taste different foods, but Tanzania offers a variety of foods and we love the schedule from this company, we started with the food market tour, inside the market we learn so much about the fresh food and how locals use it with our local guide Israel, we learn and also interact with the local and make some pictures and see how they make a business and is absolutely experience of a lifetime.
Next we went on a cooking class tour, we met Neema at a local house and she welcomed us and made such funny stories while we proceeded with the cooking class, we enjoyed even the eating time was better for us because we are a bit hungry and we left we are full, they packed us takeaway for our night. They are very kind and best people. Book this tour without hesitation.
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May 8, 2025
A must Do tour in Arusha, perfect city tour, Local market tour & Cooking, Waterfall and Coffee Tour. - It's a lovely day, I have been traveling to many countries in Africa, It's mostly for safari but one of the remembered days in Tanzania is this day when I did the full day tour of Arusha I started early in the morning with my great guide Israel who picked me up from my hotel and then we went for historical and cultural walking city tour and visited the central food market, next we went to cooking class, our time with chef Jenn was absolutely fantastic, the street food market was a highlight where we discovered the unique ingredients and met such a warmly and friendly people who mostly smiling for us and they greeted us. The cooking class is the best, we learned to prepare 2 different local Tanzania dishes, Jenny is a wonderful host for the cooking lesson. We sat and ate the food. Next Israel and his driver, drove us to the Waterfall where we did the best hiking and guiding with Israel, Israel is also a strong man who helped us in the Stearns of ascent and descent to the waterfall when we passed in the big canyons, the lovely evening time for coffee come where we learned much about the local coffee process. Israel is knowledgeable, experienced and kind. Israel is full of knowledge and hospitality, making the entire experience both educational and enjoyable. I couldn't recommend this tour enough - 100% a must-do in Arusha
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May 6, 2025
Super Guiding from Michael - It's super Guiding from Michael who knows well about Arusha, from the city tour, we learn and walk in the local street and experience the local way of life, Tanzania local food is great and we had it as our food, we went to waterfall and coffee tour that is great experience. Don't hesitate to book this tour you will have a great time with this company.
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May 6, 2025
Super and great experience we had in Arusha - One of the best tours we had in Arusha is with Israel who made us enjoy our time in Tanzania, you can't regret your time with him, he is a patient, storytelling and a young man who is really a patriot of Tanzania. He loves to explain what he knows about Arusha, Tanzania and even the world, we share a much better story with him. Is a guide not looking after something but important for him is want you to know about Tanzania.
Thank you again Israel for the great time we had.
I swear, you can trust and ask Israel as your guide.
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May 5, 2025
Recommended tour in Arusha - It's hard so mentioned all the nicest experience we had with Israel, but he is super guide in general. He know and much and everything about arusha.
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May 4, 2025
9 hours in Arusha with incredible experience - True and best experience in Arusha with the great guide we had (Denis). Denis is best at all from the city walking tours, he knows well about local Cuisine that we cooked and ate the local food, the hiking to the waterfall is the best and coffee tour is mostly love one, the best coffee from Tanzania. The tour is very detailed and deserves many Stars. I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Tanzania and Arusha's local life in the safe hands
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May 3, 2025
Wow! Incredible experience in Arusha with Israel. - We booked this tour in the morning on the day of the tour, our guide Israel came to pickup from our hotel and drive us to the city from there we started the great walking city tour, we learn so much that we didn't know about Tanzania and was our last day in Tanzania and we feel so proud of made decision of the tour, from the historical site, local street, food market, and some public museum that we learn much about Tanzania and Arusha with Israel. We went on a cooking class tour with the best local chef Anitha who taught us the great lesson of local cooking class and last we went to the great paradise of Arusha (Napuru waterfall) is a really incredible and nice green site we walked from the gate to the waterfall that took us about 40 minutes to reach the Waterfall, but we cross in incredible green canyon. And then they drove us to the coffee tour, It was an amazing experience the full tour of Make a cup of coffee from the local farmer in the village is not only an experience of coffee but also we learned much about village life and we loved visiting the local bars with the locals beers that were made with cors and local millets.
Great experience and huge love for our guide Israel.
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