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Arusha
Arusha: the safari capital of
East Africa. The small district of Arusha is the gateway to the great
gameparks of the north and is the hub of Tanzania's buoyant safari
industry.
Nestling at the foot of Mount Meru, the town of Arusha is the first stop
on the northern safari circuit. Bustling and vibrant, the streets are
filled with 4X4 game viewing vehicles criss-crossing the pot-holed
roads. Masai warriors in full regalia stroll around, mingling with
tourists in crisp khaki, fresh off the plane from Europe or the United
States.
Arusha National Park is very small, only 137 sq km, but the scenery is
stunning, with the lofty peaks of Mount Meru, afromontane forests,
craters and the Momela lakes. Only an hour's drive from Arusha, the park
is usually forgotten in the rush to reach the Serengeti, but it is
certainly worth a visit, especially for bird-lovers - over 570 bird
species have been recorded.
Visitors to Arusha National Park can also climb Mount Meru. At 15000
feet, it's the fifth highest mountain in Africa and the ascent to the
summit is a tough four day hike. On the way you'll pass herds of buffalo
and giraffe and look for colobus monkeys in the trees. At the summit,
you can watch the sun rise behind Kilimanjaro.
Accommodations in Arusha
Mountain Village
Mountain Village Lodge is situated only 15kms from Arusha and is
therefore an ideal venue for both the travelling businessman or as a
start or finishing point for any safari.
Dik
Dik Hotel
The Dik Dik Restaurant Hotel is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, half
way between Arusha and Kilimanjaro International
Airport.
Mount
Meru Hotel
This elegant hotel is situated at the foot of Mt. Meru offering breath
taking views of the mountain.
Luxury
Mobile Camp
Mobile Camps are custom-designed for comfort combined with authenticity
and, because they are so mobile they impact little on the environment.
Impala
Hotel
Located in Arusha town, the Impala Hotel is set in a beautifully
landscaped garden with a profusion of flowers and birds.
Mount
Meru Game Lodge
Mount Meru Game Lodge and Sanctuary is nestled between the peaks of
Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. The many carefully planned facilities
available at the lodge combine to provide visitors with an unforgettable
experience of Africa.
Kigongoni
Kigongoni Lodge is located on a historic 70 acre coffee farm near Arusha,
amid natural forest. Sitting on a hilltop with lush gardens, the lodge
offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
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