Hatari Lodge (Inside Arusha National Park)

🌿 **Hatari Lodge – A Truly Magical Escape at the Foot of Mount Meru** 🌿 Our stay at Hatari Lodge was absolutely unforgettable — one of the true highlights of our time in Tanzania! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth, kindness, and a deep sense of connection to the surrounding nature. The lodge itself is nestled right on the edge of Arusha National Park, offering breathtaking views of Mount Meru and access to wildlife quite literally outside your door. The accommodations were unique, beautifully styled with vintage safari charm, and incredibly comfortable. Every detail — from the cozy fireplace to the eco-conscious touches — made the space feel special and serene. What truly sets Hatari Lodge apart is the staff. The team went above and beyond to make our stay smooth and memorable. Meals were fresh, flavorful, and often enjoyed with giraffes or warthogs grazing nearby! We especially loved our morning visit to **Serval Wildlife Sanctuary**, which Hatari helped arrange, and the afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park where we spotted zebras, buffalo, flamingos, and so much more. If you're looking for a peaceful, soul-filling stay surrounded by nature and great people, Hatari Lodge is it. We’re so grateful for the experience and would return in a heartbeat. 🌍🦒✨

Looks good on paper - disappointed when I checked in and stayed 3 days at the hatari lodge. My room was dark no proper lighting (clearly a safety hazard) - no bar fridge or cold drinking water or fan let alone an AC. Lunch provided during the sightseeing safari was disguising - not fit for human consumption. The lady manager was nonchalant and made no effort to accommodate any of my concerns. Clearly lacked hospitality skills ! Never will I go back to this iconic lodge not worth the money I spent. Shop around and check reviews before making a decision on where to stay - but - stay clear of Hatari Lodge. Hope this helps!

We stayed for two nights. We arrived late in the evening and the friendly staff prepared a delicious soup for us. Staff was very friendly and the food delicious. The terrace offers a very nice view of a large plane right in front of it where you can see animals all day. The terrace also offers a great view of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. To fully appreciate the view you should bring good binoculars. The room was spacious and clean.

Hatari Lodge exceeded our expectations. The rooms are beautiful with with a fire place and local artefacts. The lounge, bar and dining area is very comfortable. The bonus is the decking that runs out onto the plains where we watched a large herd of buffalo, giraffes and waterbuck.|The food was delicious and very tasty. The staff were very attentive especially Weston and Micah who were fun, helpful and explained about all the different fruit and vegetables that the Lodge uses. They are a great asset to Hatari Lodge.

I was solo, but the staff were very attentive and made me feel welcome. Facilities are first class. The observation platform was where I spent most of my 2 days there, observing buffalo, warthogs, zebras, giraffes, and more! Would recommend.

Hatari is a good place to stay for day trips into Arusha National Park and a perfect starting point for safari newbies. The setting is colonial style and the resident wildlife is right there. The service good, the food average; the welcome bowl of hearty soup upon our midnight arrival was excellent as was the chicken dinner one evening. The rooms were nice, water hot enough with decent water pressure, however they were stuffy. This was alleviated by opening the windows but there are no screens so the possibility of monkeys or bats or bugs kept me awake. The credit card reader wasn’t working and declined all our cards, so bring cash.

Really amazing. waking up with giraffes and other ones at breakfast. very friendly and committed staff. In addition, they have a real top chef who makes delicious meals. A beautiful park in a beautiful setting. I can recommend this place to everyone!!!!!!

Me and my husband stayed here for one night on our honeymoon! One of our only regrets is not staying here longer. Hatari lodge was AMAZING!! The staff were so welcoming and the accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. Everyone staying at the lodge eats dinner together and it truly feels like a family atmosphere. The lookout point at the main area was amazing and we loved that a troop of monkeys joined us for breakfast! The only critique we had was that there wasn’t enough warm water to fill the tub. We’d definitely stay here again!!