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ARUSHA TOWN
A little known town prior to being made the headquarters for the United
Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in 1995, Arusha
now features regularly in international news headlines. Tanzania was also
involved in the Peace Accord for Burundi which President Bill Clinton came
to sign in Arusha in August 2000.
However Arusha has other claims; it is the mid point between Cape and
Cairo, it is the gateway to the famous northern parks of Tanzania, namely,
Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire; in addition it is the
headquarters for the East African community (EAC) of Kenya, Uganda and
Tanzania.
The town lies at the foot of Mount Meru, known in Maasai as the "Black
Mountain", while Mount Kilimanjaro is the "White Mountain". Today it is an
important centre for Tanzania's tourism and agriculture. It is a busy and
bustling town with several good restaurants and boasting a number of
hotels of international standard.
Mount
Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's most impressive sights. Snowcapped and not
yet extinct, it rises 5,895m (19,335ft). A National Park surrounds the
mountain and harbours various vegetation types from lush rainforest to
alpine meadow.
The
airport stands in splendid isolation on the low plains between Mt.
Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, equi-distant from the towns of Moshi and Arusha.
For those climbing the mountain, Moshi is the nearest town, and
Kilimanjaro Airport the nearest airport. An international airport, most
visitors coming to the northern Game Parks of Tanzania arrive in Tanzania
here. Many arrive on International carriers, while others come in with
Air Kenya from Nairobi.
Those visitors arriving or leaving on Air Kenya will have to clear customs
and immigration, before continuing their journey. If you are climbing Mt.
Kilimanjaro, then this will be your dis-embarkation point.
To speak with a
Tanzania Safari
Specialist Call us on
Tel.
0786 801 7962 (+44) Mobile:
Landline: 0207 631 3373 (UK)
or use our Online Enquiry Form
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Safari Lodges and Hotels on a Tanzania Safari in
Arusha
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THE IMPALA HOTEL
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Situated only a kilometre from the Arusha city centre, Impala Hotel is an
ideal base for both business and holiday visitors. The hotel offers 160
rooms, all with en suite bathrooms. The hotel has three main restaurants
serving continental, Italian, Chinese, Indian and African cuisine. Other
facilities include direct dial telephone, room-to-room connection,
laundry and dry cleaning, Internet café, secretarial bureau, conference
halls, Bureau de Change, gift shop, and a swimming pool.
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Location: Arusha Town
Grading: Mid-Range |
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Mt MERU
GAME LODGE & ANIMAL SANCTUARY
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Nestled
between the peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru Game
Lodge & Sanctuary lies midway between Kilimanjaro International Airport
and Arusha. The Lodge is located within 33 acres of mature, well manicured
gardens bounded on one side by the tranquil waters of the Usa River and on
the other by the Animal Sanctuary where our resident animals and birds
live out their lives in peace. This wildlife provides many of our guests
with their first exciting game viewing experience. Access to the Lodge and
Sanctuary is entirely by tarmac road making the journey to the lodge all
the more pleasant for the weary traveller.
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Location: Arusha Town
Grading: 5-star |
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SERENA Mountain Village
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Nestling in a well-maintained coffee estate, with great views of Mount
Meru (4572m) and Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m) on clear days, Mountain
Village Lodge is the perfect location before setting out to explore
Tanzania. It is just 10 minutes drive from Arusha town and 30 minutes
from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The Lodge consists of 42 round
cottages, most of them facing Lake Duluti.. Every room has a private bathroom
with shower.
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Location: Arusha
Type: Lodge
Grading: 5-star |
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Arusha coffee lodge
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Arusha Coffee Lodge is located about 10 km from Arusha town centre, The Lodge
is set amidst coffee trees and tall wind-break trees, creating an ambience
of a country house, and has 21 rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, mini
bar, tea & coffee making facilities, ceiling fans, fireplaces, telephones
and hair dryers.
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Arusha Coffee Lodge on a Safari in Tanzania |
Location: Arusha
Type: Lodge
Grading: 5-star |
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