Arusha City is a Tanzanian city, with a population of 617,631, and the regional capital of the Arusha Region , with a population of 2,356,255 (2022 census).
55-722: Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley , Arusha City has a temperate climate. The city is close to the Serengeti National Park , the Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Lake Manyara National Park , Olduvai Gorge , Tarangire National Park , Mount Kilimanjaro , and Mount Meru in the Arusha National Park . The city is a major international diplomatic hub. It hosts
110-406: A gazelle , a leopard , and a buffalo . Later, the herding car blows a tire and flips while pursuing a wildebeest ; Kurt's shoulder is dislocated and Chips' leg is badly sprained in the wreck. The same day, Pockets falls off a tall fence. He is unhurt, but Brandy shows the most concern for him out of the three, indicating whom she loves. Pockets successfully launches a small rocket attached to
165-491: A branch in Arusha, opening on 1 July 2012. The tribunal indicted 93 individuals and sentenced 62. The Tanzanian government intended to declare Arusha a city on 1 July 2006, but this was delayed due to pending municipality boundary adjustments. Arusha was granted city status on 15 August 2012, with it becoming official on 2 November 2012. In 2013, a quarry located in Arusha collapsed and killed 14 miners after heavy rain. Arusha
220-612: A film course that has led to the creation of the Arusha African Film Festival, which allows people to come and watch films created by local people. The guidelines allows a multitude of filmmakers to be taken into account for awards, and each year a new theme is chosen for the festival. The AAFF is connected to the East African Film Festival, which also gives ample opportunity for awards and credit to young filmmakers. Despite its proximity to
275-451: A loose baby leopard that sprang on him from a tree, and "came back with his arm covered in bandages and throat completely wrapped, but he just shrugged it off." As the animals frequently refused to make noise "on cue" (in particular, the baby elephants refused to trumpet inside populated areas), local Arusha game experts and zoo collectors were hired to do "animal voice impersonations" for the film. Michèle Girardon spoke no English when she
330-510: A military fort (a boma ) was built and soldiers were garrisoned there. "The boma was a solid statement, meant to impress German moral and political order on the surrounding countryside. Set on a rise overlooking the plains, the fortress-like building dominated the surrounding landscape" complete with a machine gun. Many Africans were forcibly displaced from their ancestral lands by the Germans and forced to dig lime or carry stones to construct
385-476: A minor eruption in 1910. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. Mount Meru's caldera is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) wide. Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park . Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife , including nearly 400 species of birds , and also monkeys and leopards . The movie Hatari!
440-471: A net to trap nearly 500 vervet monkeys in a tree, surprising everyone, including himself. A rhino is the only order left to fulfill; the crew finds an angry bull rhino, and, although it escapes once, they safely capture it, much to the Indian's relief. The season's work done, Dallas fears Sean will always see her as he saw his former fiancée; she writes a farewell letter and flees the compound. Sean, helped by
495-571: A small European and North American minority population. Religions of the Arusha city population include Christianity , Islam , Sikhism and Hinduism . The current site of Arusha was first settled in the 1830s by the agro-pastoral Arusha Maasai from the Arusha Chini community, south of Mount Kilimanjaro . They traded grains, honey, beer, and tobacco with the pastoral Kisongo Maasai in exchange for livestock, milk, meat, and skins. Demand for Arusha's foodstuffs increased substantially during
550-784: A striking building, resembling the Guggenheim museum whilst drawing on African symbols (drum, spear, and shield). It holds a wide range of African art, including from the Tanzanian TingaTinga school. Exhibits are for sale and there is not a permanent collection. Places of worship include the majority Christian churches: Archdiocese of Arusha , Anglican Church of Tanzania , Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania , Baptist Convention of Tanzania , and Assemblies of God . There are also Muslim mosques. Most Arushan children attend public schools located in almost every ward of
605-407: A transitional government. The January 2015 Arusha Agreement for South Sudan created a framework for the reunification of South Sudan's ruling SPLM party, which had splintered into three creating a humanitarian crisis as fighting between factions intensified. It provided that all SPLM members who were dismissed be reinstated to their previous positions and a secret ballot system be adopted. In 1994,
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#1732764694936660-561: Is 1,180 millimetres (46.46 in), mostly coming during the long rainy season from March to May. Areas immediately to the north and northeast of Arusha can see more rain and cooler temperatures due to the influence of Mt. Meru, whose rain shadow extends toward the southeast side of the mountain. Arusha and the northern highlands of Tanzania experience a bimodal rainfall pattern, with two rainy seasons. Many crops are planted twice per year. The long masika rains from March through May are more reliable in Arusha than in surrounding areas because of
715-483: Is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Kilimanjaro in southeast Arusha Region , Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 metres (14,968 ft), it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest of the highest mountain peaks of Africa , dependent on definition. Mount Meru is located just north of the city of Arusha , in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It
770-460: Is a regional air hub in the west of the city, and serves more than 87,000 passengers yearly. Travel by road can be done through privately run coaches (buses) to Nairobi , Dodoma , Babati , Morogoro , Tanga , Mbeya , Singida , Tabora , Mpanda , Kigoma , Mwanza , Bukoba , Iringa , and Dar es Salaam . Arusha is on the Cape to Cairo Road . There was a marker in the 1930s in Arusha indicating
825-486: Is a significant horticulture industry, with several companies growing flowers for export to Europe. The city is home to the Tanzanian rugby national team . The city hosts international rugby matches as well. Joshua Peterson, who played for the national team, was the second youngest international rugby player ever, behind Jonny Wilkinson. Southern Pool A of the 2007 Castel Beer Trophy was hosted here as well. The city
880-641: Is home to Arusha FC , playing in Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium , which represents the city in Tanzanian league football. The city also hosted the Mount Meru Marathon, held from 1985 to 2004. The "all-comers" record for the fastest marathon performance in Tanzania, 2:13:46, was set at the event by former long-distance runner Benedict Ako on August 1, 1993. On 21 May 2011, the Drake Bulldogs beat
935-838: Is home to a number of notable intergovernmental organisations . The city of Arusha is the headquarters of the East African Community , hosts a branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals , and the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights . Arusha is served by two airports: the Kilimanjaro International Airport for international air travellers, some 60 kilometres (37 mi) east, approximately halfway to Moshi . The airport provides international and domestic flights. Arusha Airport
990-400: Is released from the hospital; still shaken, he makes Sean agree to hold off capturing more rhinos until the end of the season. On a multi-day trip, the crew passes through a village where a rogue female elephant has been killed by a game warden . They find her orphaned calf, and Dallas adopts it despite Sean's protests. Chaos ensues when the crew helps Dallas obtain goats to get milk for
1045-444: Is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro . Mount Meru is also the highest mountain/point in Arusha Region. The Momella route – which starts at Momella gate, on the eastern side of the mountain – is used to climb Mount Meru. Mount Meru's lavas are alkaline in character and include nephelinite . Much of the mountain's height was lost about 7,800 years ago due to a summit collapse. Mount Meru most recently had
1100-767: The African Court of the African Union and is the capital of the East African Community . From 1994 to 2015, the city also hosted the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda , but that entity has ceased operations. Currently, it hosts one of the branches of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals . Arusha is a multicultural city with a majority Tanzanian population of mixed backgrounds: indigenous African, Arab-Tanzanian and Indian-Tanzanian population, plus
1155-617: The Indian Ocean , a few hundred kilometres east. Under the Köppen climate classification system, it has a subtropical highland climate ( Cwb ). Areas away from Arusha to the south and west are classified as tropical savanna climate ( Aw ). The record high since records began in 2000 is 39 °C or 102.2 °F. The record low is 7 °C or 44.6 °F. Arusha averages 29.8 days per year above 32 °C or 89.6 °F – all between November and March. Arusha's annual rainfall average
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#17327646949361210-446: The equator , Arusha's elevation of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) on the southern slopes of Mount Meru keeps temperatures relatively low and alleviates humidity. Cool dry air is prevalent for much of the year. The temperature typically ranges between 10 and 30 °C (50 and 86 °F) with an average annual high temperature around 25 °C or 77 °F. It has distinct wet and dry seasons, and experiences an eastern prevailing wind from
1265-403: The white rhinos . His project was called "Operation Rhino", and it was recorded in the renowned documentary film of the same name. Another source of inspiration for Hawks was the famous animal photographer Ylla , so he had Brackett add the character of Dallas to the script. Hawks said, "We took that part of the story from a real character, a German girl. She was the best animal photographer in
1320-466: The 1860s when the Pangani Valley trade route was extended through Old Moshi, Arusha, and ultimately to western Kenya. Although not yet a town, it was a regional centre with a number of urban features. Arusha was conquered by the Germans in 1896 after the murder of the first two missionaries who attempted to settle on nearby Mount Meru . The Germans established a permanent presence in 1900 when
1375-407: The 44th CAF Ordinal General Assembly, which also included the launch of the new Africa Super League . Arusha was the setting for the 1962 film Hatari! , directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne . Parts of the film were shot at Momela Lakes . Arusha is alleged to be midway between Cape Town and Cairo . https://hazzesadventure.com/ Mount Meru (Tanzania) Mount Meru
1430-639: The CONADEIP All-Stars by 17–7 in the first ever American football game in Tanzania. Arusha is home for the Arusha Motor Sports Club (AMSC), which provides motor entertainment for the city of Arusha. It was created in 1996 with the purpose of providing "motor rallying", which was a new concept at the time for Tanzania, as a new form of entertainment. The AMSC is the largest club in Tanzania that invites foreign competitors to rally and compete for AMSC. On August 10, 2022, Arusha held
1485-469: The Indian's leg during a pursuit; the crew transports him to Arusha hospital , where French marksman Charles "Chips" Maurey approaches them, wanting the Indian's job. Kurt, offended, punches him. Chips, the only one present with the Indian's blood type, agrees to undergo a transfusion to save him; Sean then offers him a job. Returning to their compound , the crew finds Italian photographer Anna-Maria "Dallas" D'Alessandro has arrived, though everyone
1540-540: The Kikuyus themselves, if the British did not. The authorities arrested the leading Mau Mau conspirators, screened thousands more, and deported other thousands back to Kenya." In the 1960s, parts of the movie Hatari! with John Wayne were filmed at Momela Lakes and at Mount Meru . Arusha has been a crucial city in the history of modern Tanzania. Official documents ceding independence to Tanganyika were signed by
1595-737: The UN Security Council decided by its Resolution 955 of 8 November 1994 that Arusha should host the ad hoc International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda . The establishment of the tribunal with its foreign employees has influenced the local economy of the city increasing the cost of living for residents. The tribunal has downsized due to its closure in 2014, but its legal successor, the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1966 , will continue entertaining
1650-532: The United Kingdom at Arusha in 1961. The Arusha Declaration was signed in 1967 in Arusha. The Arusha Accords were signed at the city of Arusha on 4 August 1993, by representatives of competing factions in the Rwandan civil war. The Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi was signed on 28 August 2000 as part of a process forging peace in that country through power sharing and establishing
1705-415: The action scenes, particularly those in which he is sitting in the exposed "catching seat" as a truck hurtles over terrain full of hidden holes and obstacles. According to Hawks, Wayne "had the feeling with every swerve that the car was going to overturn as he hung on for dear life, out in the open with only a seat belt for support, motor roaring, body jarring every which-way, animals kicking dirt and rocks and
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1760-417: The animal captures in the film were performed by the actors themselves—not by stuntmen or animal handlers (although a stand-in, Mildred Lucy "Rusty" Walkley, was used for some scenes involving Elsa Martinelli's character ). When Hawks interviewed de Vargas, he said production would be very dangerous, as there would be no double, and showed de Vargas a documentary. Government-licensed animal catcher Willy de Beer
1815-498: The box office, $ 7 million of which came from U.S. theatrical rentals . It was the 7th highest-grossing film of 1962 . On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes , 64% of 25 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.8/10, earning it a "Fresh" score. Jean-Luc Godard listed Hatari! as one of the best films of its year of release. The film was recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Michael Milner adapted Leigh Brackett's screenplay for
1870-415: The calf; that night, Dallas apologizes to Sean, and coerces him into a kiss. After another orphaned elephant calf shows up at the compound, the local Arusha tribe , impressed by how the elephants follow Dallas, adopt her into the tribe. They name her "Mama Tembo" ("Mother of Elephants"). A third elephant orphan later makes its way into the compound, infuriating Sean. The crew captures a zebra , an oryx ,
1925-407: The capture expeditions; retired German race car driver Kurt Müller; Mexican Bullfighter Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez; Native American sharpshooter Little Wolf (aka "The Indian"); zoophobic former NYC cabbie "Pockets"; and several native-Tanzanians . Kurt and the Indian drive a herding jeep to force animals toward a larger capture truck driven by Pockets. An aggressive rhino gores
1980-481: The characters catching various animals, and before and during studio takes in Hollywood. Hawks increased his knowledge of animal-catching by studying the work of the famous South African animal conservationist Dr. Ian Player . In 1952, South Africa was eliminating large wild animals to protect livestock, and only 300 white rhinos survived. Player then invented his famed rhino catching technique to relocate and save
2035-861: The city. There are five international schools in and around Arusha: International School Moshi (Arusha Campus), Arusha Meru International School, Braeburn School, St Constantine's International School, and Kennedy House International School . The city of Arusha is home to the National College of Tourism - Arusha Campus , Arusha Technical College , Tengeru Institute of community Development , The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology , Eastern and Southern African Management Institute , MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS-TCDC) , The Institute of Accountancy Arusha , Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi , Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute , Tumaini University Makumira , and The Mount Meru University . Arcadia University hosts
2090-470: The crew and the three baby elephants, tracks her to Arusha, where they reconcile. Sean and Dallas are married and prepare to spend their wedding night in Sean's room; however, the three elephants barge in and destroy the bed. While Hatari! is bookended by the two attempts to capture a rhinoceros, it otherwise has a very loose script, and, like many other works by Howard Hawks , is principally structured around
2145-409: The film into a paperback novel published by Pocket Books in 1962 as a tie-in to the movie. The cover of the novel features the movie poster of the rhino attacking the catching truck. The novel goes into more detail about some aspects of the animal-catching, particularly Pockets' rocket-net project, as well as the pursuit of Brandy by Kurt, Chips, and Pockets. The book is a bit edgier than the film, but it
2200-401: The filming, served as the movie's setting. The animals pursued are all live, wild, and untrained. Capturing animals by chasing them down is banned today both due to concerns over strain upon all those involved in a chase (targeted and not) and the development of effective animal tranquilizers and powerful dart guns to subdue those ultimately selected. According to director Howard Hawks, all of
2255-470: The fort. The British took Arusha from the Germans in 1916 during World War I . German officials left the area, the British deported German missionaries and settlers, and only a skeletal military administration of the town remained. During the 1920s, civilian administration was implemented, missionaries from the United States arrived, British and Greek settlers reoccupied the former German farms, and
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2310-498: The influence of Mt. Meru. The short vuli rains are less reliable, usually coming in November and December. The dry kiangazi season is June to October. Higher elevation areas north and northeast of the city are home to farmers growing bananas, coffee, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, leafy greens, and other vegetables. Cultivation in areas to the northwest, west, southwest, south, and southeast focuses on maize, beans and wheat. There
2365-628: The mid-point of the route. It is also on the Cairo-Cape Town Highway . The city hosts the National Natural History Museum, which contains three exhibits on early man, plants and animals of the region, and the history of the city. The Natural National History Museum used to be an administration outpost for the Germans in the 1900s. It was opened in 1987 as a public museum and displays important assets to
2420-489: The relationships among the characters. At the start of production all Hawks knew was that he wanted to make a movie about people who catch animals in Africa for zoos, which he saw as a dangerous profession that would allow for exciting scenes, the likes of which had never been seen on-screen before. Much of the script was written by Hawks' favorite writer, Leigh Brackett , after the production returned from Africa with footage of
2475-582: The scenic backdrop of Mount Meru , a dormant volcano . At the 35th Academy Awards , Russell Harlan was nominated for Best Color Cinematography for his work on Hatari! , but the award went to Freddie Young for his work on Lawrence of Arabia . In Tanganyika in the 1960s, the Momella Game Company, owned by Frenchwoman Brandy de la Court, captures animals for zoos and circuses using off-road vehicles , lassos , and cages. The crew consists of Irish-American Sean Mercer, who heads
2530-468: The scientific community such as models of Australopithecus people, human ancestors that lived over 2 million years ago. It is also home to a giant tortoise, over 100 years old, which freely roams the grounds. A small museum adjacent to the Uhuru monument displays information about the proceedings of the 1967 Arusha Declaration . The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre is a large privately run art gallery in
2585-542: The start of the film, and again in the scene where Sonja (the cheetah) wanders into the bathroom while Dallas is bathing and introduces herself by licking Dallas and purring. The memorable Henry Mancini tune " Baby Elephant Walk " was written for and first appeared in Hatari! . Another memorable musical moment from the film is a duet of Stephen Foster 's " Old Folks at Home " (aka "Swanee River"), with Dallas on piano and Pockets on harmonica. Hatari! grossed $ 12,923,077 at
2640-406: The thunder of hundreds of hooves increasing the din in his ears." On the other hand, one evening, while Buttons and Wayne were playing cards outside, a leopard came out of the bush towards them, but, when Buttons mentioned the approaching leopard, Wayne reportedly simply said, "See what he wants." Filming in Africa was not only dangerous for the actors, however. De Vargas said de Beer was mauled by
2695-414: The town grew, especially after the British moved the regional administration from New Moshi to Arusha. The extension of the railroad from Moshi to Arusha in 1928-29 greatly increased commerce. The Great Depression soon squelched commerce and Arusha in 1940 had fewer than 2,000 residents. Growth resumed during World War II and by 1948, the population had increased to more than 5,000. By the 1950s, Arusha
2750-498: The world." Hawks stated in interviews that he had originally planned to star both Clark Gable , who had just played a rough-and-ready wild horse catcher (who did his own stunts) in The Misfits , and Wayne in the film, until Gable's death ruled that out. Much of the film revolves around scenes of the cast chasing animals in jeeps and trucks across the plains of East Africa . Ngorongoro farm, purchased by Hardy Kruger after
2805-523: Was "a polyglot , westernized little town; it has a Greek community, several Germans predating World War I, and some German Jewish refugees post-dating World War II." A state of emergency was declared in the Arusha region in 1953 in response to the Mau Mau Uprising . Journalist John Gunther noted at the time that "a loyal tribe, the Waarusha, threatened to take violent countermeasures against
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#17327646949362860-456: Was cast and, according to a July 1961 LIFE magazine profile of the actress, she taught herself English while on the set. John Wayne wore a belt with the famed "Red River D" from his starring role in Hawkes' iconic Red River on its buckle, as he did in many of his movies. It can be clearly seen in the scene where Sean Mercer radios "Arusha Control" after The Indian is gored by the rhino at
2915-675: Was expecting a male photographer. Because she was sent by the Basel zoo , Momella's biggest client, Sean reluctantly allows her to accompany the crew on a giraffe capture. Despite many rookie mishaps, Dallas enjoys herself, and everyone except Sean votes to let her stay. The next day, Chips arrives and has a sharpshooting contest with Kurt; afterward, the two become friends. Dallas and Sean gradually become mutually attracted, though Sean resists, as his first fiancée abandoned him. Meanwhile, Kurt and Chips actively pursue Brandy; Pockets reveals to Dallas he secretly has feelings for Brandy, too. The Indian
2970-625: Was filmed at the foot of Mountain Meru. Hatari! Hatari! ( pronounced [hɑtɑri] , Swahili for "Danger!") is a 1962 American adventure romantic comedy film starring John Wayne as the leader of a group of professional game catchers in Africa . Directed by Howard Hawks , it was shot in Technicolor and filmed on location in northern Tanganyika (in what is now Tanzania ). The film includes dramatic wildlife chases and
3025-458: Was hired by Hawks as a technical adviser, and he and his assistants worked with the actors on how to go about catching the animals. During filming, the rhino really did escape and the actors had to recapture it, which Hawks included in the completed film for its realism. Much of the audio in the capture sequences had to be re-dubbed due to John Wayne's cursing while wrestling with the animals, and Hawks said Wayne admitted being scared during some of
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