A compact national park on the slopes of Mount Meru offering walking safaris, canoeing on the Momella Lakes, and sightings of colobus monkeys, flamingos, and buffalo — ideal for a half-day excursion between training sessions.
Learn moreProject Cycle Management for Development Professionals Training Course
East Africa's diplomatic and safari gateway at the foot of Mount Meru
Upcoming In-Person Schedules in Arusha
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Here's What You'll Learn
Each module tackles real challenges you face in your role
Foundations of Project Cycle Management
Context, Problem, and Stakeholder Analysis
Designing Projects with the Logical Framework Approach
Planning Activities, Work Plans, and Timelines
Integrating Budgeting and Resources into the Project Cycle
Risk Management, Assumptions, and Adaptive Planning
Implementing and Coordinating Projects Across Teams
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning within the Project Cycle
Reporting, Accountability, and Donor Communication
Project Closure, Sustainability, and Lessons Learned
While you're in Arusha
Make the trip count
Practical context for delegates flying in — what to do after class, where the local industry clusters, what to expect on the ground.
Things to do after class
8Tanzania's second-highest mountain at 4,566 metres, offering a challenging 3–4 day trek with views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. A rewarding weekend option for fit delegates.
An interactive museum and showroom in central Arusha dedicated to the history and geology of tanzanite, a gemstone unique to Tanzania. Easy to visit during a lunch break.
Learn moreEstablished in 1994, this multi-storey art gallery and curio complex showcases African art, rare gemstones, and local craftsmanship. Proceeds support elephant conservation.
A vibrant open-air market where local Maasai tradespeople sell traditionally made curios, beadwork, and souvenirs. Polite haggling is expected.
A scenic volcanic crater lake in the foothills of Mount Meru, popular for guided canoe trips, birdwatching, and nature walks — a relaxing half-day escape from the city.
Just outside Arusha, this park houses reptiles from puff adders to baby crocodiles and includes a Maasai cultural museum and craft market.
A world-renowned archaeological site where the Leakeys discovered early human fossils in the 1930s, often called the 'cradle of humankind'. A full-day excursion from Arusha.
Industry clusters worth visiting
4Sector hubs your delegates can map a site visit, guest speaker, or post-class field study against.
International Governance & Diplomacy
- East African Community (EAC) Headquarters
- African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
- UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub hosting the EAC secretariat, the African Court, and the IRMCT — making it highly relevant for delegates in governance, law, and policy training.
Tourism & Safari Operations
- Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
Arusha is the gateway to the northern safari circuit including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, supporting a large ecosystem of tour operators, lodges, and conservation bodies.
Agriculture & Horticulture
- Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI)
The Arusha highlands support coffee, flower, and vegetable cultivation with several companies growing flowers for export to Europe, alongside management training institutions like ESAMI.
Regional Health Policy
- East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC)
ECSA-HC is headquartered in Arusha and works on health policy harmonisation across the region, relevant for delegates in public health or health-systems training.
Training venue
Arusha caters to a large international tourist and diplomatic community, offering accommodation ranging from ultra-luxury lodges to mid-range business hotels. Training venues at conference-grade facilities such as the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) are well established.
Getting there
Most international delegates fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), approximately 50 km from Arusha city centre with a transfer time of about 1 hour by road. Pre-arranged private transfers or hotel shuttles are recommended; the smaller Arusha Airport (ARK) handles domestic and regional charter flights.
Visa
Tanzania offers an eVisa via the official immigration portal (visa.immigration.go.tz); the ordinary single-entry visa costs USD 50 (valid 90 days), while US passport holders must obtain a multiple-entry visa at USD 100. Apply online at least 7–10 days before travel; visa on arrival is also available but eVisa is recommended to avoid queues.
Safety
Arusha is generally safe for visiting professionals, but avoid walking alone at night or in poorly lit areas and be alert for pickpockets in crowded markets. Dress modestly in public areas and use reputable transport arranged through your hotel or training organiser.
Internet
Reliability: average
Weather year-round
- Apr 26/16°C Peak of the long rains (masika); expect heavy afternoon showers on most days.
- Jan 29/16°C Warm and relatively dry between the short and long rains; good sunshine.
- Jul 23/14°C Cool dry season; clear skies, low humidity, and comfortable training weather.
- Oct 27/15°C End of dry season transitioning to short rains; warming up with occasional showers.
Where this course runs
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