Across Africa Nature is a leading tour operator company registered & licensed to operate in Tanzania. We, Delvina Augustine-Mfanga and Samwel O. Mfanga found this company out of our passion and enthusiasm for Africa nature and responsible tourism. We are Tanzania natives having worked, traveled and lived in Tanzania for over thirty years. The company is committed to offering truly tailor-made, life-enriching tour and safari experiences. The head office for the company is located at Shangarai Village in Arumeru District, Arusha region, northern Tanzania where all administration and sales operations are conducted. Arusha-the Geneva of Africa is the home and the hub for tourism in Tanzania and the East Africa region.
About Arusha-the Geneva of Africa
Because of its beauty, peace and ability to attract and host international people, Mr Bill Clinton, the former President of the United States of America, when he visited Arusha city, he renamed it “the Geneva of Africa”.
Arusha is the third largest city in Tanzania and the gateway to National Parks, Game Reserves and Conservation area; Arusha is the hub to most of the tourists entering Tanzania as it is suitably placed in the heart of the Northern circuit that comprises numerous National Parks. National Parks destinations whose safaris commence from Arusha include Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park and Kilimanjaro National Park. Also clients choosing to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru, Arusha is still suitable for them as is centrally located to enable them proceed to visit game parks. The City is served by two airports, the Arusha Airport for small private chartered planes and the Kilimanjaro International Airport.
This City is a home to many international regional organizations such as the East African Community, the African Court on Human and People’s Rights, the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community, the UN Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Pan African Postal Union, African Vegetable Research Center, Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute, MSTDC-Center for Development Cooperation and Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology. Also, banks, financial institutions and hotels and lodges are readily available. There are also several museums and cultural tourism programs for you to explore. Moreover, there are plenty of incredible resorts, hotels, pubs, clubs, restaurants and bars with great food and live music such as salsa, jazz band, local hip hop (Bongo Flava) and traditional music in awesome evening atmosphere for you to enjoy. Arusha is also the center of crafts such as tingatinga and makonde carvings which are very ideal souvenirs to take with you back home.
Geographically, the city is located right at the center of Cairo and Cape Town and it the market center for Tanzanite, a rare gemstone that is only found in Tanzania. When compared to other regions in Tanzania, Arusha is considered to have the best weather throughout the year which attracts people from many parts of the world. Arusha is one of the cities to visit and revisit.
