Namanga
Tanzania · Arusha RegionTZ
Town in Longido District
Namanga is a town divided by the Tanzania-Kenya border. It is in Longido District, Tanzania and Kajiado County, Kenya. It is around 110 kilometers from Arusha, Tanzania. Namanga's economy has been heavily dependent on tourism since 2004 as tourists visiting the nearby Amboseli National Park passed through the town from Nairobi. The town is surrounded by hills on both sides. Mount Kilimanjaro can be viewed from Namanga town which makes it a scenic place by tourists who lodge in Namanga on their way to either Tanzania or Amboseli. The nearby Ol Doinyo Orok mountain, also known as Namanga Hills is located northwest of Namanga town. Namanga's latitude is S 2°32'39.8" and longitude E 36°47'20.2". The town has an urban population of approximately 10,000 while the rural population is approximately 5,500.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -2.551, 36.784
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Namanga
Namanga — a destination in Arusha Region, Tanzania — is worth a place on your map. What stands out most: nature and sports. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Namanga
Nature in Namanga
(1)The nature shortlist for Namanga: Lakes. It is a direct read of Namanga's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Namanga
(1)On the sports side, Namanga offers Horse Trails. It is a direct read of Namanga's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Namanga rewards a slow approach — a hub in Arusha Region, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Africa/Dar_es_Salaam on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Namanga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namanga known for?
- Travellers associate Namanga with nature and sports. It sits in Arusha Region, Tanzania.
- What can you do in Namanga?
- Namanga is tagged with Lakes and Horse Trails, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Namanga located?
- Namanga belongs to Arusha Region, Tanzania, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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