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Bordering the northern edge of Arusha National Park, Hatari Lodge can be found nestled in an acacia forest, flanked by two jutting peaks: Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, a 14,980ft dormant volcano. Named after the 1960s blockbuster Hatari!, which starred John Wayne and was filmed in the area, this former African farm has been lovingly restored and transformed into an intimate bush lodge. Dedicated to the trio of large animals roaming Arusha National Park — elephant, buffalo and giraffe — the three villas boast decor in a traditional Swahili coastal style. The nine deluxe standard rooms are decorated with a fun, stylish mix of bright cushions and throws made from local textiles, brightly patterned Kenyan carpets and handprinted-style wallpaper peppered with vibrant wall art created by local artists. Come evening, tuck into tasty dishes made with the freshest ingredients — served on the al fresco terrace for views of the cloud-piercing Kilimanjaro on the horizon. Afterwards, linger over coffee on the wooden boardwalk that juts into the lush, green meadow for a chance to spot wild animals grazing just beyond.
The eight deluxe rooms are decorated with a fun, stylish mix of bright cushions and throws made from local textiles, brightly patterned Kenyan carpets and handpainted-wallpaper peppered with vibrant wall art created by local artists.
In the winter months, an open fire crackles seductively in some of the rooms.
The Hatari Junior Suites are the natural and upmarket extension to Hatari’s nine deluxe standard rooms.
Dedicated to the trio of large animals roaming Arusha National Park — elephant, buffalo
and giraffe — the three junior suites boasts decor in a traditional Swahili coastal style.
Each of the junior Suites can sleep a min of 2 people, should guests book a Junior suite with a Suite it can sleep up to 6 people and therefore ideally suited for the three generational family travel, friends with friends travel or honeymooners as more exclusive, spacious and private.
The three spacious junior suites looks out over a dramatic vista of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Together with the Junior suites, the Hatari Suites form the perfect villa which can sleep up to 6 people and therefore ideally suited for the three generational family travel, friends with friends travel or honeymooners as more exclusive, spacious and private.
Same as with the Junior suites, these spacious suites with their own private dining area and fireplace, are dedicated to the trio of large animals roaming Arusha National Park — elephant, buffalo and giraffe.
The three spacious suites looks out over a dramatic vista of Mount Meru.
The Junior Deluxe Suite boast a delightful and stylish mix of vibrant elements. Local textiles adorn bright cushions and throws, complemented by brightly patterned Kenyan carpets. The walls are adorned with hand-painted wallpaper featuring vibrant wall art masterfully crafted by talented local artists.
During the winter months, the suite exude a cozy ambiance as an open fire crackles seductively, adding warmth and charm to the space.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card
The area around the Momella lakes, which is located at an altitude of 1400 m, extends over the north-eastern part of the Arusha National Park and is surrounded by green hills. Here you will find seven lakes, surrounded by bush savanna and acacias. Several hollows were formed by the last eruption of Mount Meru, which have a porous ground allowing enough water to the surface to form the lakes. The biggest and also most interesting ones are the Big and the Small Momella Lakes, together they cover an area of 4 km². Flamingos especially prefer the Small Momella Lake because of the high amount of alkali.
On this tour you will be visiting the Momella Lakes in the Arusha National Park – seven volcanic lakes embedded in breathtaking scenery. Flamingos are spread their wings and soar gracefully into the open sky above hippos and giraffes. Bushbuck, Dikdik and warthogs may shyly glimpse from behind tall grass, carefully checking out the vast savannah.
The highest point of Arusha National Park is Mount Meru. At an altitude of 4566 m above sea level, it is the fourth highest Mountain in Africa and the second highest in Tanzania. Sometimes, during chilly months, Mount Meru is also covered by a snowcrest. The steep back of the crater edge, of which only half still exists, lies on the western park border. Nowadays Mount Meru is an exstinct volcanic mountain, with the exeption of some steam holes, which provide unique scenery for nature- and mountain climbing enthusiasts. The open cone, which opens to the eastern side, harbours a mountain rainforest with swept becks, refreshing water falls and jungle giants, which are enlaced by lianas. On the way up Mount Meru one passes through 3 different vegetation zones, starting from savannah, through forest and into dense jungle, reminiscent of landscapes in the movie “Lord of the Rings”. With the changing flora, there is also an alteration in the wildlife. Upon reaching Kitoto Viewpoint, at an altitude of 2500 m, an armed ranger escorts guests on the final hike into the crater. After about two hours walk, guests returns to the vehicle and heads downhill again. Next to a picturesque waterfall, a traditional picnic awaits you to replenish burnt energy. After lunch, another short walk leads to the Tululusia Waterfall, cascading down and spraying those who venture too close to it with a cool refreshing water.
The Ngurdoto Crater is also known as “Little Ngorongoro Crater”. This beautiful part of the park looks like a stranded Ark in the middle of a jungle. You are driven around the Ngurdoto Crater, which has a diameter of 2,5 km, over a steep mountain line. From the crater edge you have an amazing view past tree giants, lianas and strangler figs into the crater. More than half of the crater ground is covered by swamps. The Ngurdoto Crater is famous for its animals.
We will drive to the crater to meet our ranger. We descent down the slopes onto the crater floor on foot where we find a unique jungle landscape. Leaving the rain forest wide open meadows arrange themselves in front of our eyes. We come across islands of huge papyrus in lakes hiding buffaloes and warthogs.
We provide a walking safari through Arusha National Park to the sparkling waters of the Tululusia waterfalls. We start our walking safari at the momella gate. Together with an armed ranger we go deeper and deeper into this mountain rain forest. We pass a clearing with buffaloes. Further on you may see colobus monkeys in the branches of the trees or little bushbucks whizzing through the thicket. Reaching Tululusia waterfalls it's time for a rest.
Enjoy the refreshing water playing around your feet! After this relaxing break we return home. Exotic twittering birds accompany our walk with their joyful singing. We arrive at momella gate again where we will be picked up by a Hatari representative and return to the lodge.
Starting from Shu‘mata Camp in the open caron a relaxing 2,5 hours drive right to Mount Kilimanjaro up to a height of 3.400 metres. We cross different climate- and vegetations zones: region of the steppes, lush greens on the entrance to Kilimanjaro Nationalpark and finally alpine scenery. Our goal is the Shira Plateau at the level of 4.000 metres. When the clouds open, we enjoy a magnificient view of the immidiate summit of Kilimanjaro. We hike for about one hour on the designated Shira Day Trial through grass, heather and moorland landscapes with up to 10 metres high groundsel herbs.
Eland antelopes, the biggest antelopes of Africa will cross our way on the mountains cliffs.
A colobus monkey swings through the branches and we see buffaloes. With a little luck even elephants. On the way we stop for a picknick-lunch on the vast plains of the plateau and enjoy the wonderful views of the summit of the highest mountain in Africa.
