The Stadium: Samia Suluhu Hassan
Arusha's brand-new ~30,000-seat stadium is being built specifically with AFCON 2027 in mind — one of the tournament's showpiece new venues. Expect state-of-the-art facilities and a city buzzing around its first major international tournament.
Getting There
Arusha is served by Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about 45 minutes from town, with connections across East Africa. In town, taxis and bajaji cover short trips; agree fares before riding. For safari routes, most fans hire a 4x4 with a driver — see our car hire guide.
Climate
June–July is Arusha's cool, dry season: sunny days around 20–23°C and chilly evenings. Bring a jacket for night matches — this is not coastal heat.
Match-Day Tips
The city will be busier than it has ever been. Book accommodation and airport transfers early, arrive at the stadium well before kickoff, and carry ID with your ticket.
Where to Stay
Arusha's hotel stock ranges from backpacker lodges to five-star coffee plantations — but it's limited. When fixtures are announced, rooms will vanish. Book refundable rates now.
| Area | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre | Walkable hotels, restaurants, nightlife | Closest to the action |
| Njiro / Themi | Mid-range guesthouses, quieter suburbs | Short taxi to town |
| Coffee-lodge belt (Usa River road) | Luxury lodges, plantation resorts | 20–40 min out, stunning settings |
| Moshi (90 min away) | Overflow option + Kilimanjaro views | Good value if Arusha sells out |
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The Safari Add-On
No other AFCON host city on earth offers this. Build your trip around the matches:
Half-Day / 1 Day
Arusha National Park — giraffes and colobus monkeys 40 minutes from town. Tarangire or Lake Manyara — elephants and tree-climbing lions as a full-day trip between matches.
2–3 Day Break
Ngorongoro Crater — the world's densest big-game viewing. Serengeti — June–July is Great Migration season, the best possible timing. A mid-tournament gap is exactly enough.
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