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Arusha Surrounds

Arusha has more to offer than simply the facilities of any modern African city. Its immediate surroundings encompass some of Tanzania's most accessible and fascinating natural landscapes and national parks, and within only a few hours drive lies the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and of course Mount Kilimanjaro.

Immediately on the outskirts of Arusha itself lies Arusha National Park, which includes within its borders the spectacular collapsed volcano of Mount Meru. Only an hour's drive from the centre of town brings you to this beautiful haven of wildlife, where you can enjoy a classic Tanzania safari game drive, or go hiking or trekking on the slopes of Mount Meru. Arusha National Park is the perfect place to start a Tanzania safari, combined with a Kilimanjaro climb or a longer safari across more of Tanzania's natural wonders.

For more information on visiting Arusha National Park and other surrounding areas contact us.

Accommodation

Karama Lodge more info ->

 Karama Lodge offers luxury accommodation in the heart of natural forest. The accommodation consists of 22 log cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom offering 24 hour hot water showers. The Karama Lodge cabins have their own private verandas where you can sit on the comfortable chairs and look out over the spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, the surrounding lush forest with its rich bird-life, and the Maasai steppes stretching out beyond.

Meru View Lodge more info ->

 The Meru View Lodge is a comfortable and friendly lodge under German management, strategically located by the entrance to Arusha National Park and as the name suggests offering fantastic views of Mount Meru. Meru View Lodge offers 15 rooms in 11 bungalows, all tastefully decorated and named after Tanzania's most famous national parks and landmarks such as Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and so on. Each room is well-equipped with comfortable beds, mosquito nets and of course an en suite bathroom with solar-powered hot water and walk-in showers.

Momella Wildlife Lodge more info ->

 Momella Wildlife Lodge> is well placed to offer the visitor easy reach of Arusha National Park and the flora and fauna resident within the park. Momella Wildlife Lodge is famous for hosting John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli and Hardy Krueger during the filming of the well-known "Hatari" film in in 1962. Momella Wildlife Lodge is luxurious and well equipped, with 55 comfortable double rooms in tastefully designed bandas. Each room has a private bathroom with 24 hour hot water showers. The Momella Wildlife Lodge also boasts a bar and restaurant serving a good range of food and drinks throughout the day. The lodge also has a swimming pool set in its attractive well kept gardens.