Hatari Lodge is situated on the northern edge of Arusha National Park, with its unspoilt views of lakes and craters. offering 9 extremely comfortably furnished rooms, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom en suite.
Day 1: Arrival at the Hatari Lodge
We will meet you when you arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Domestic Airport and transfer you to Arusha National Park. .
Enjoy afternoon game drive
Overnight at the scenic Hatari Lodge
Day 2: Full day in Arusha
After breakfast go out onto Momella Lake with picnic lunch with a canoe and a guide for the chance to see the world from a different perspective. You have a good chance of seeing wildlife coming to drink, as well as
a lot of birdlife on the shores of the lake.
Afternoon game drive
Return back to Hatari Lodge for your overnight accommodation.
Day 3: Departure day
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. We will transfer you back to the airport, for your flight out.
What is included in the tour
- Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle on safari with pop-up roof
- Game drives & private safari experience
- Canoeing at Arusha National Park
- All park fees, government taxes and service charges
- 1.5 litres bottled water per person per day on safari
- 1 pair of binoculars and 2 photography bean bags in the vehicle
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Two nights accommodation
- Fullboard meal plan
- Return airport transfers in Arusha
- Return flights from Dar es Salaam to and from Kilimanjaro / Arusha
What is NOT included in the tour
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks (soft or hard)
- Any items of a personal nature
Hatari Lodge is located adjoining one of Africa’s most beautiful and diverse national parks, where the world’s highest free standing mountain, Kilimanjaro rises majestically 5,895 metres into the blue skies above. Hatari Lodge is situated on the northern edge of Arusha National Park, with its unspoilt views of lakes and craters, its magical rain forests, and the 4,566 metre high dormant volcano Mount Meru, rising elegantly in the background. At the very heart of this “luxury bush hotel”, are the traditional farm buildings, which were used by the legendary actor Hardy Krüger, and his former manager, Jim Mallory.
The Lodge consists of three buildings beautifully situated in acacia woodland with breathtaking views onto the Momella swamp, rich with wildlife, and across to the majestic Kilimanjaro. The boutique Hatari-Lodge offers 9 extremely comfortably furnished rooms, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom en suite. The breakfast terrace offers impressive views of Mt. Meru, Kilimanjaro and the wildlife from close by. Each room has been lovingly furnished and decorated by Marlies Gabriel in the modern retro style, as a tribute to the 60s and 70s – the time of the “Hatari!” movie as well as the beginning of safaris in Tanzania.
Hatari Lodge consists of three buildings beautifully situated within acacia woodland allowing excellent views of the Momella meadow, rich with wildlife, at a close distance the majestic Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The oldest building serves as a large central living and dining room where you find a comfortable relaxation and dining area. Enjoy the freshly prepared dishes of international modern cuisine which are served here. There is a long bar, which can be accessed from both inside and out, as well as a small, but informative library. The breakfast terrace, bordered by sweet smelling acacias, offers impressive views of Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro.
Directly below the terrace lies the Momella clearing, which can be reached via a boardwalk to the viewing platform which offers the opportunity to watch the wild animals at close range, and to enjoy classic sundowners, with Kilimanjaro on the background. Buffalos and waterbuck feed here regularly and warthogs can be seen digging the ground or mowing the lawn. Water birds enjoy the swampy areas and numerous giraffes including the rare reticulated giraffes feed on the trees surrounding the lodge. The bush babies are also a common sight at night throughout the year and there is a small lake within walking distance, called Silver Lake, where Hippos can be found.
In order to give back to the local community, the lodge seeks to aid the region through various creative programs. The current projects include educational development, sustainable agronomy, waste disposal, natural resource cultivation and protection, as well as a community center and an income for women through creativity. These are set up in order to develop the region and improve local living conditions.
The principal goal is awareness through education and comfort through the individual income.
