Where to Stay in Arusha National Park
You may be thinking of a safari to Arusha National Park, and probably thinking of where to stay in Arusha National Park.
There are a range of accommodations in Arusha National Park, that you can probably make a selection of your interest from depending on your budget and safari plan as well.
Hatari Lodge.
Hatari Lodge is a legendary handmade bush hotel which used to be part of the setting for the famed Howard Hawks film ‘Hatari’! Featuring John Wayne, Hardy Krüger, etc… Hatari Lodge is located in protected woodlands on the edge of a clearing called Momella meadow with views on Kilimanjaro. The area surrounding the lodge is adjacent to the vast and beautiful Arusha National Park in Tanzania. The lodge has 9 cottages. The rooms are cleaned every day, and laundry service is available for a small fee. When you walk into your room, you feel as if you have not only stepped into another era but also another world as you transition from the natural beauty of Arusha National Park to a whimsical and comfortable space. The oldest and main building serves as the lounge, bar, and dining room. Activities available at the lodge include Canoe Safari on Momella Lakes, a walking safari in Arusha National Park, a visit to the Masai village, and a drive in the mountain rainforest of Mt. Meru. This is one of the main places where to stay in Arusha National Park.
Shu’mata Camp
Shu’mata is an upper-class permanent camp perfectly combining exclusivity, comfort and authenticity while ideally situated hillside in the heart of Maasai Steppe. Five luxurious tents in the classic Hemingway-style all directly face Mt. Kilimanjaro, where the 3,500 meter Shira Plateau is vehicle accessible. Each luxury tent has an en-suite bathroom in traditional Maasai design and a veranda with endless views. The spectacular dining tent invites all for meals, High Tea, and socializing. Wilderness and wildlife are immediately at hand for games drives and walk with the Maasai tribesmen.
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge is situated on the way to Lake Natron in the northern part of Engaresero village near the cultural center. The site offers a magnificent view of the Ol Donyo Lengai volcano mountain. Our campsite offer services such as – Western toilets – Shower with hot water – Big restaurant area with a veranda where you can view the lake – A kitchen and all equipment available for self-cooking. – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (34$ per person/day) – Wifi – Rooms with bathrooms – Grass or sand camping – Opportunity to see giraffes and zebras which come to visit us regularly. Possibility of different excursions; trekking and camping around the lake ( east side ) admire many birds such as pink flamingos, marabouts, pelicans; geese; ibis but also herds of zebra and wildebeest ; giraffes; ostriches; gazelles etc. The West side of the lake is more desert which offers extraordinary landscapes, camping possibilities at the northern part of the lake near Maasai boma at Panini village towards the Kenyan border. The slope of volcano mountain Ol Donyo: In partnership with the cultural center, our lodge offers 5 to 6 hours of night and day walk at the slope of the mountain with veteran Maasai guides. We also offer excursion with a guide to discover the falls and the flow of Engaresero River. We also propose the visitors to meet with the local populations: the opportunity to visit the Maasais and share a friendly meal together.
Kiota Nest
Kiota, meaning “bird’s nest” in Swahili, is a beautiful and spacious full-service home for rent. It is your alternative to hotels in Arusha.
The spacious two-story eco-friendly house is nestled under an impressive roof made of layers of stunning coconut fiber.
The main house offers a generously designed living and dining room area, with a cozy fireplace to keep you warm during chilly evenings. Including the nearby separate cottage, there are 4 bedrooms with en suite bath or shower, accommodating 8 guests.
The Bird’s Nest stands for a philosophy of humble well-being, combined with a sound spirit of the common good, environmental awareness and sustainability. It is based on Tanzanian and Swiss know-how and implemented in compliance with ecological standards. A modern solar installation guarantees self-reliance on the electrical power supply and internet access.
Whether you feel like exploring bustling Arusha, Moshi, and even Nairobi, the great Serengeti or any of the Northern Circuit National Parks – or are in need of transportation to nearby Kilimanjaro International Airport – it all can be arranged to fit your plans.
Itikoni Camp
The Itikoni Seasonal Camp provides convenient and comfortable accommodation within the Arusha National Park. The camp is perfect for hikers or those going on a safari or simply visiting the National Park. A schedule is set according to the nature of the visit to the Itikoni camp.
Mobile sleeping tents are set amongst trees and each tent comes with chairs, sanitation facilities, solar-powered lighting and a wooden framed bed. The mess tent forms the kitchen area where the resident chef prepares the meals. What’s more, is the lounge tent where coffee and tea are served, and books and games made available. The lounge tent also has a veranda that opens out to views of Kilimanjaro and Meru.
Momella Wildlife Lodge
Momella Wildlife Lodge is located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru (4,566 metres) just outside the border with Arusha National Park and its ecological wonders. The lodge served as a temporary home of John Wayne and Hardy Krueger while filming the famous “Hatari” in 1960.
The lodge has a total of 55 guest rooms including cottages and the old hut-shaped units all with en-suite toilet and shower and hot and cold running water. The lounge, bar and restaurant are housed in the main building. There is a swimming pool.