Arusha Lodges
Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru is the starting point for safaris through the north. The accommodation is located in the city, in suburbs such as Usa River or right in the middle of Arusha National Park.
| Lodge | Location | Category | Rooms/tents | Own page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Centre of Arusha, about 20 minutes to Arusha Airport |
Exclusive | 171 rooms, including 9 suites | yes | |
Usa River, 45 minutes to Kilimanjaro Airport |
Premium | 3 to 5 bedrooms per villa | yes | |
Around 7 km outside Arusha |
Premium | 40 rooms in cottages, plus family rooms and a private house | yes | |
Usa River, between Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha |
Premium | 24 rooms: 20 doubles, 1 single, 3 family units | yes | |
Kijenge, Arusha, around 15 to 20 minutes to Arusha Airport |
Premium | 29 rooms and suites (22 deluxe rooms, 7 suites) | yes | |
near Arusha, 30 minutes to the city centre |
Premium | 6 villas and apartments | yes | |
Samora River Lodge | Ilkiding'a, Arusha, about 12 km from Arusha Airport |
Classic | no | |
African View Lodge | On the outskirts of Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru |
Premium | 23 rooms: 20 in 10 bungalows, 2 family cottages, 1 treehouse tent | no |
Mtoni River Lodge | Gomba Estate, Arusha, on the Nduruma River, about 50 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport |
Classic | 24 rooms | no |
Olerai Lodge | Outskirts of Arusha, about 50 km from Kilimanjaro Airport |
Premium | no | |
Under The Shade Safari Lodge | between Arusha and Tarangire |
Premium | 12 tented houses and one family chalet | no |
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa | On the slopes of Mount Meru next to Lake Duluti, Arusha |
Exclusive | 42 stone cottages | no |
Shu'mata Camp | Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, West Kilimanjaro, 2 hours from Arusha National Park |
Premium | 7 safari tents | no |
Hatari Lodge | Inside Arusha National Park at the foot of Mount Meru (Momella) |
Premium | 9 deluxe rooms and 6 suites | no |
Gran Meliá

- Centre of Arusha, about 20 minutes to Arusha Airport
- 171 rooms, including 9 suites
City hotel in the centre of Arusha with restaurants, rooftop bar, pool, spa, gym and views of Mount Meru.
Kili Villa

- Usa River, 45 minutes to Kilimanjaro Airport
- 3 to 5 bedrooms per villa
Private villas near Usa River close to Arusha with three to five bedrooms, kitchen, terrace, pool and Wi-Fi.
Moivaro Lodge

- Around 7 km outside Arusha
- 40 rooms in cottages, plus family rooms and a private house
Lodge around seven kilometres outside Arusha with cottages, restaurant, pool, spa and extensive gardens.
Mount Meru Game Lodge

- Usa River, between Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha
- 24 rooms: 20 doubles, 1 single, 3 family units
Lodge in Usa River with rooms, restaurant, bar, veranda and pool opposite a private game enclosure.
The African Tulip

- Kijenge, Arusha, around 15 to 20 minutes to Arusha Airport
- 29 rooms and suites (22 deluxe rooms, 7 suites)
Boutique hotel in the Kijenge district of Arusha with restaurant, bar, pool and rooms with air conditioning.
Wildlife Residence

- near Arusha, 30 minutes to the city centre
- 6 villas and apartments
Villas and apartments near Arusha with kitchen, terrace, restaurant, bar, lounge, pool and Wi-Fi.
Samora River Lodge

- Ilkiding'a, Arusha, about 12 km from Arusha Airport
Lodge in Ilkiding'a, Arusha, with restaurant, lounge, garden, sun terrace and shared kitchen.
African View Lodge

- On the outskirts of Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru
- 23 rooms: 20 in 10 bungalows, 2 family cottages, 1 treehouse tent
Lodge on the edge of Arusha with bungalows, a garden, pool and restaurant.
Mtoni River Lodge

- Gomba Estate, Arusha, on the Nduruma River, about 50 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport
- 24 rooms
Lodge in Arusha on the banks of the Nduruma River with pool, restaurant, riverside gardens and campfire evenings, a base for Kilimanjaro climbers.
Olerai Lodge

- Outskirts of Arusha, about 50 km from Kilimanjaro Airport
Lodge on the outskirts of Arusha with lounge with fireplace, veranda restaurant, outdoor fire pit, yoga area and massage on request.
Under The Shade Safari Lodge

- between Arusha and Tarangire
- 12 tented houses and one family chalet
Safari lodge in a private conservation area between Arusha and Tarangire with tented houses and solar power.
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa

- On the slopes of Mount Meru next to Lake Duluti, Arusha
- 42 stone cottages
Hotel on the slopes of Mount Meru by Lake Duluti with spa, restaurant with lake view, bar lounge and canoeing, breakfast and sundowners right on the shore.
Shu'mata Camp

- Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, West Kilimanjaro, 2 hours from Arusha National Park
- 7 safari tents
Tented camp in the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area at West Kilimanjaro with mess tent, private veranda and open-air shower per tent, guided walks with Maasai guides.
Hatari Lodge

- Inside Arusha National Park at the foot of Mount Meru (Momella)
- 9 deluxe rooms and 6 suites
Lodge in Arusha National Park at the foot of Mount Meru with dining room, bar, lounge, library and fire pit, on the grounds of the 1962 film Hatari!.
Trips through the region

7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
from 2,378 USD per personfor 6 people

12-Day Classic Tanzania Safari
from 3,354 USD per personfor 6 people

14-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar
from 3,322 USD per personfor 6 people

11-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti
from 4,178 USD per personfor 6 people

11-Day Great Migration Southern Serengeti
from 3,738 USD per personfor 6 people

11-Day Great Migration Western Serengeti
from 4,183 USD per personfor 6 people
More trips in the region
- 14-Day Premium Big 5 Safari
- 9-Day Tanzania Highlights with Safari & Zanzibar
- 13-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar
- 14-Day Honeymoon Safari in Tanzania & Zanzibar
- 14-Day Honeymoon Safari with Serengeti & Zanzibar
- 14-Day Great Migration Southern Serengeti & Zanzibar
- 14-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti & Zanzibar
- 14-Day Safari & Zanzibar Mix
- 14-Day Great Migration Western Serengeti & Zanzibar Holiday


