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Hatari Lodge

A small, characterful lodge on the Momella plains right against Arusha National Park, on land linked to the 1962 film 'Hatari!' — giraffe on the lawn, Kilimanjaro on the horizon.

Safari Lodge Luxury Momella, on the edge of Arusha National Park Arusha National Park

Hatari Lodge sits on the Momella plains at the northern edge of Arusha National Park, on a former farm connected to the John Wayne film that gives it its name. It's a small owner-run lodge with a bold retro-African design, wide views to Kilimanjaro and Meru, and resident giraffe, zebra and warthog on the surrounding grassland.

It's an unusually good first or last stop — close to Kilimanjaro Airport, with a real park on the doorstep for a gentle first game drive or a Meru foothills walk.

Good to Know

  • Full board with Arusha NP activities
  • Small, owner-run, distinctive design
  • Wildlife on the plains around the lodge
  • Close to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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