Slow Travel Diaries | 🇹🇿 Arusha City Walk Guide

Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is more than just a safari launchpad—it’s a city brimming with vibrant markets, craft stalls, and local flavors. Here’s how to explore it like a pro: 🚕 Getting Around InDrive App: Tanzania’s ride-hailing alternative (cash-only—no online payments!). Pro Tip: Pay the exact fare in TZS (no tips expected unless service is exceptional). 📍 Must-Visit Spots 1. Maasai Market (Downtown Arusha) "No one leaves empty-handed!" 4 streets of handicrafts: Beadwork, paintings, carvings—identical stalls but bargaining is key. Price Hack: Start at 1/10 of the asking price! Tactic: Bundle items, plead "limited money," and walk away—they’ll call you back! Caution: Kenyan prices are 4-5x higher (learned the hard way!). 2. Fifi’s Café 5min walk from Maasai Market. Highlights: Arabica coffee (Tanzania’s finest!). Victoria Lake fish + gigantic T-bone steak (all under ¥100!). 3. Cultural Heritage Center Free-entry art galleries + Maasai crafts (but skip buying—market prices are better). 4. TWIGA Craft Brewery Local beer + football frenzy (caught a live match—even our driver was glued to the screen!). 🛍️ Bargaining Rules ✔️ Channel "I’m broke" energy (works every time). ✔️ Bundle deals = bigger discounts. ✔️ Walk away—it’s part of the dance! #TanzaniaTravel #SafariCityLife #MaasaiMarketHustle