Hatari Lodge

Wonderfully located at the foot of Mt Meru adjacent to the stunning Arusha National Park with breathtaking views of majestic Kilimanjaro, the stylish Hatari Lodge boasts just 9 retro-styled guest rooms, each with an open fireplace and spacious ensuite. The retro style evokes the 60's and 70's - the time of 'Hatari' and the beginning of safaris in Tanzania. The lodge comprises three buildings, beautifully situated in acacia woodland with glorious views onto the Momella swamp which is rich with wildlife. The lodge has a large central living and dining area where guests enjoy delicious cuisine. Here you will also find a cosy lounge and bar with a verandah and viewing deck, as well as a library where you can relax and enjoy the fabulous surroundings.

Arusha is one of Africa's most beautiful and diverse National Parks where the world's highest freestanding mountain, Kilimanjaro, rises majestically 5892 metres into the blue skies above. Situated at an altitude above 5000 feet on the northern edge of Arusha National Park, the lodge enjoys unspoilt views of lakes and craters, magical rainforests and the 4566 metre high dormant volcano Mount Meru which rises elegantly in the background. Views from the Hatari terrace and the walkway out onto the seasonal Momella swamp, frame all these wonders and spectacles.

Hatari Lodge was so named after the legendary 1960 Hollywood movie 'Hatari' which was filmed in the area. It starred John Wayne and his German co-star Hardy Kruger (a former actor and the owner of Hatari Lodge at that time).