Compact yet cosmopolitan, Arusha blends colonial-era bomas, glass-fronted banks, and open-air markets into a lively urban mosaic. Soko Kuu (Central Market) pulses with Maasai beads, fresh coffee, and Swahili chatter, while the Arusha Declaration Monument stands as a reminder of Tanzania’s socialist roots. Leafy suburbs like Njiro and Sakina house expats, NGOs, and safari outfitters, giving the city a distinct international flavor.
