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Accommodations with Timon Safaris: An Overview

At Timon Safaris, we aim to immerse our guests in the unparalleled beauty of Tanzania while ensuring they enjoy comfort, security, and a touch of luxury. Depending on your chosen safari package and personal preferences, we offer various accommodation types:

1. Safari Lodges:

  • Description: Safari lodges are permanent structures, often built to blend seamlessly with the environment. They range from moderate to high-end luxury accommodations.
  • Amenities: Most lodges offer private rooms or suites with en-suite bathrooms, dining areas, bars, and sometimes swimming pools and spa facilities. They typically have electricity, hot water, and other modern conveniences.
  • Experience: Staying in a lodge provides a comfortable and luxurious experience amidst the wild, allowing guests to relax in a homely setting after an exhilarating day of wildlife viewing.

2. Tented Camps:

  • Description: Tented camps are a blend of adventure and comfort. They offer semi-permanent tents erected on platforms, ensuring protection from ground-dwelling critters.
  • Amenities: These spacious tents often have comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and sometimes even private verandas. They provide an authentic bush experience without compromising on comfort.
  • Experience: Staying in a tented camp lets guests feel closer to nature. The sounds of the wilderness are more pronounced, making the safari experience even more immersive.

3. Luxury Tented Camps:

  • Description: These are the crème de la crème of tented accommodations, offering a blend of adventure and luxury.
  • Amenities: Expect large, lavish tents with plush beds, exquisite furnishings, en-suite bathrooms with high-end fixtures, and personal service. Many luxury tented camps offer gourmet dining, private butlers, and spa services.
  • Experience: This is for those who want to experience the wild in the lap of luxury, ensuring an intimate and upscale wilderness encounter.

4. Mobile Camping:

  • Description: Mobile camps are set up temporarily for specific periods and move depending on wildlife migrations or guest preferences.
  • Amenities: Expect basic but comfortable tents with camp beds, shared bathroom facilities, and a communal dining area.
  • Experience: Ideal for those seeking a genuine bush experience. Mobile camping is all about immersing oneself in the wild and being on the move.

No matter the choice of accommodation, safety, comfort, and a genuine connection with nature are always our top priorities. Timon Safaris ensures that every guest experiences the enchanting Tanzanian wilderness in their preferred style. If you have specific requirements or questions about our accommodations, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Mrimba Palm Hotel

Mrimba Palm Hotel boasts a beautiful setting, offering a refreshingly serene environment from the hustle and bustle of the busy Arusha City Center. Boasting a calming silence that offers total relaxation from the busy day after a long trip to Arusha or just a peaceful time to reflect on all the marvelous experiences of the day. Our restaurant encompasses a classic catchy decor, a masterclass display of beauty with pine roofing on the inside, and beautiful tabletops and chairs from the rare and affluent Mahogany hardwood. The Mrimba Palm Restaurant offers you an amazing experience during meals; dinner, lunch, snacking, and lunch with a wide range of drinks on order.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Planet Lodge Arusha

Featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant, Planet Lodge is located in Arusha. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. The African-style chalets have a private bathroom, air conditioning, and mosquito net. Extras include a telephone, towels, and linen. The Planet Lodge restaurant serves international and local cuisine. The bar offers a selection of drinks. Guests can relax by the poolside and in the lush garden while enjoying Mount Meru’s views. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Karama Lodge

With pool views, Karama Lodge is situated in Arusha and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a garden, and a year-round outdoor pool. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There is a private bathroom with a shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests at Karama Lodge can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Old German Boma is 5 km from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 6 km from the property. The lodge is a 1-hour drive from the Arusha National Park and within 48 km from the Kilimanjaro Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Gran Melia Arusha

Located in Arusha, 2.6 km from Old German Boma, Gran Melia Arusha provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge. All units in Gran Melia Arusha are equipped with bathrobes and an iPod docking station. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Gran Melia Arusha offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Arusha Central Market is 3.1 km from the hotel, while the Uhuru monument is 3.1 km away.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com

Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome. Our large main building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas with views of the pool and the beautiful nearby hills. Enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the spacious verandah overlooking the pool. Relax in the bar and lounge area with a cozy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room. You’ll find the welcoming reception area and gift shop here as well. The Rosemary Spa is located in a quiet corner of the garden and offers massage and other treatments for your relaxation. The cottages are set in lush tropical gardens and a walking path circumnavigates the extensive organic vegetable garden.

+255 683 085 572
P.O. Box 16949 | Arusha | Tanzania
info@timonsafaris.com