Excursions
Arusha is a great base whether you want to come for a Safari or a Hike & Climb. Also for those who prefer Sporting, there are many unique opportunities: the neighberhood is a bird watchers paradise. Meet local people through Cultural Activities or Shopping in Arusha. Or pamper yourself with some extra days of Beach Holiday.
Safari
Lake Duluti, Monduli Mountains, Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP. Those who want to leave the ‘safari capital’ for several days can visit a combination of parks and/or go to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge or Serengeti NP. We can bring you in touch with local Tour Operators to organise your trip.
Balloon safari
Probably the most beautiful balloon flight in the world and the ultimate Safari Experience. Serengeti Balloon Safaris will collect you from your central Serengeti lodge or camp, and transfer you by Landrover to their launch site near Maasai Kopjes. Space is however very limited. To secure your place we suggest you pre book with us
Hiking & climbing
Hiking gives you unparalleled contact with local people and nature. Whether you prefer a short walk in the neighbourhood, meet the Hadzabe bushmen, Datoga nomads or want to climb the, Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro or Ol Doinyo Lengai. We can bring you in contact with experienced Tour Operators to organize your adventure.
Sporting
veral Sports Clubs near ONSEA HOUSE have the usual sports like fitness, tennis, squash, hockey, volleyball, darts, etc… Discover some real good reasons to visit us.
Bird Watching
Over five hundred species of birds occur in the Arusha area. From the ONSEA HOUSE garden on Namasi Hill, you have a fantastic view on the birds flying over the valley in front. For real ornithologists, there are also great bird watching opportunities in the diverse habitats on the slopes of Mount Meru.
Cultural activities
Arusha is the base for many of Tanzania’s groundbreaking community-run cultural tourism programmes: Ilkinding’a , Mkuru , Mulala , Ng’iresi , Longido ,… A series of activities in collaboration with Via Via cultural café provide an enlightening and respectful encounter with local villages, their people and crafts.
Via Via cultural café organises also frequently cultural events which we promote and try to attend.
Cultural activities
Arusha is the base for many of Tanzania’s groundbreaking community-run cultural tourism programmes: Ilkinding’a , Mkuru , Mulala , Ng’iresi , Longido ,… A series of activities in collaboration with Via Via cultural café provide an enlightening and respectful encounter with local villages, their people and crafts.
Via Via cultural café organises also frequently cultural events which we promote and try to attend.