Arusha travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Swala is sited in a coppice of majestic acacia trees at the edge of the Gurusi wetlands and the unfurling savannah beyond. The stands of ancient baobab trees, large family herds of elephants, prolific bird life and dry season concentrations of wildlife make Tarangire the classic of Africa. This picturesque hideaway is exclusive in the south western corner of Tarangire National Park, affording guests private game viewing, wilderness luxury, and a privileged glimpse of an Africa.

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The Serengeti Sopa Lodge is sited on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti National Park. A wide range of activities can be done in close proximity to the lodge, thanks to the year-round water and surrounding acacia woodland.

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Arusha Coffee Lodge sited in the endless acres of Tanzania‘s largest coffee plantation. This exclusive, boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the farms’ original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of the old colonial plantation homes historically distinctive to the coffee plantations. Luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine, and roaring fires, beckon to the most seasoned traveler.

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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is perched on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment with one of the greatest views over the Great Rift Valley and its soda lake. It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting. The lake is renowned among ornithologists for its birds of prey and the famous tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland that nestles between the lake and the Rift Valley. The lodge glows with tranquility and peace. Accommodation and public areas are housed in individual thatched circular buildings and are a tribute to local architectural traditions.

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Reaching Greystoke Mahale is an adventure. It is set on the remote eastern shores of vast Lake Tanganyika, and getting to the camp involves a four-hour flight on a small plane from Arusha, followed by a ninety-minute dhow trip on the lake. There are no roads within 60 miles (100 km) of this secluded sanctuary, and it is a two-hour boat ride to the nearest town. It is well off the tourist map, so if you are seeking solitude, Greystoke Mahale has plenty.

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