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Originally Posted by Pinhead
I think this is an appropriate topic. If not, let me know.
I found out today that a doctor friend of mine (I believe the term is "resident") will be spending a month in Arusha, Tanzania (some sort of Doctors Without Borders thing, I think).
I know little. Can anyone here add knowledge? Religious or ethnic boundaries to respect, areas / situations to avoid, general lay-of-the-land?
Thanks in advance.
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For basic info, there is also the Wikipedia
entry on Arusha, which includes such information as:
1. By the foot of Mount Meru, its climate is relatively cool and humidity low.
2. Among Arusha's notable districts are the Central Business Area, located by the Clocktower, Sekei in the North-West which is largely residential with a vibrant nightlife, Njiro, a rapidly-growing suburb in the South, and Tengeru, a lively market-town in the East.
3. Arusha has a lively music scene, notably Tanzanian hip hop, blending Maasai and Swahili influences with western music, locally known as Bongo Flava. A good example of this genre is the band, X Plastaz.
4. Arusha's sister cities include Durham, North Carolina and Kansas City, Missouri.
Some other links:
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Arusha Times (local newspaper)
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State Department Consular Information Sheet on Tanzania
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Australian Government Travel Advisory for Tanzania
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British Foreign Office Travel Advice for Tanzania