Your own luxury home in Africa
The Gran Meliá Arusha is a luxurious 5-star hotel near Kilimanjaro Airport. It’s a great starting point for exploring popular attractions like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha National Park, and Mount Meru. The hotel is located next to a coffee plantation and offers comfortable rooms, a pool, different dining options, a spa, a gym, and large spaces for events.
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The Gran Meliá Arusha has rooms with views of Mount Meru or Arusha City. The rooms are decorated in a style inspired by Tanzanian tribes and the nearby coffee plantations. The rooms have private balconies, large TVs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, and a full bathroom.
Beyond the hotel, you can explore the lively town of Arusha. Visit the Maasai market for unique handicrafts made from ebony and redwood. For a thrilling day trip, visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera formed millions of years ago. The crater floor covers 100 square miles and is 2000 feet deep. Another great option is a day trip to Arusha National Park. You can see a variety of habitats, including forests, blue monkeys, turacos, trogons, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. This is the only place in the northern safari circuit where you can easily see these monkeys.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is a high-end camp located on the eastern border of the Serengeti Plains, close to the Ngare Nanyukie River. This camp is designed to offer a comfortable and homely experience in the midst of nature, while also providing the chance to sleep and wake up to the natural sounds of the Serengeti Plains. It serves as a luxurious retreat in the midst of one of the world’s most untouched wilderness areas.
In the heart of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, you’ll discover a charming maze of bazaars, bicycles, bas-reliefs, and benches. Stone benches, or bazara, line the narrow streets, perfect for people-watching. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a captivating experience of the idyllic East African island, rich in culture, coffee, spices, and luxurious accommodations like the Park Hyatt, majestically perched on Shangani Beach.
From the hotel, you can easily explore the town’s attractions on foot: the lush Forodhani Gardens with its vibrant street food scene, the Old Fort which has served various purposes since 1699, the Old Dispensary, the Peace Memorial, and the Palace Museums. The bustling spice markets are filled with fragrant, colorful wares, including some of the finest coffee in the world. You might also find beautiful Tanzanian jewelry and visit the birthplace of Farrokh Bulsara, also known as Freddie Mercury of Queen.
No visit is complete without admiring the famous Zanzibari doors, ornately carved wooden masterpieces from the 19th century that are a true sensory delight in Stone Town.
Maramboi Tented Lodge, located near Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, offers a comfortable safari experience. With 44 elegantly designed rooms on wooden platforms, each features a private bathroom and offers views of the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. The lodge provides modern amenities like Wi-Fi and electricity around the clock, a swimming pool, and a massage cabin. Dining is versatile with indoor and outdoor options, and activities include nature walks, game drives, and bird watching. A highlight is the opportunity for hot air balloon safaris, offering a unique view of the surrounding wilderness. This lodge combines luxury with nature, ideal for an authentic safari adventure.
