From: $1976

Arusha Park and the Hatari Lodge ( Hollywood Film)

3 Day| 2 nights Tanzania Adventure Safaris
Book tour

Customer reviews

4.7

195 reviews
Excellent
  • Tour code

    ATS85

  • Destination

    Tanzania

  • Tour Type

    Adventure Safaris

  • Duration

    3 Day| 2 nights

  • Language

    English

  • Can be Customized

    Yes

About

‘From cattle ranch to protected national park ’

While Hardy Kruger filming the Hollywood film Hatari! 1962(meaning "danger" in Swahili) starring John Wayne.
Actor Hardy Krüger fell in love with the landscape during filming and subsequently bought the Momella Farm,now Hatari Lodge ,where he lived for 13 years

Visiting arusha national park. Its not just a norma game drive its visiting a famousl  historical place

Marion Robert Morrison, known professionally as John Wayne, was an American actor. Nicknamed "Duke",

Hardy Krüger :was a German actor and author who appeared in more than 60 films such as The One That Got Away (1957), Hatari!, Sundays and Cybèle (both 1962), The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), Battle of Neretva, The Secret of Santa Vittoria, , A Bridge Too Far (1977), and The Wild Geese (1978).
 

John Wayne, helped Arusha National Park by showcasing its scenery to a global audience, significantly boosting Tanzania's tourism. Filmed around Momella,Little Serengeti" and Mount Meru, the movie highlighted the park's wildlife and landscapes, transforming the area into a, renowned safari destination and establishing a lasting legacy.

Its diverse habitats, including Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater, and the Momella Lakes. Key publications include pictorial guides, tourist maps, and historical overviews detailing its transformation from a cattle ranch to a protected national park

e

Photos

Itinerary

In this trip You will be picked up in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park. This park is about 30km near the big Arusha town. Do game driving in park with lunch at historical Hatari Lodge. Wildlife which could be seen include African buffalos, elephants, hippos, giraffe, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, blue monkeys and sometimes a rare leopard or hyena. Later drive back to Arusha.

  • Lunch at Hatari Lodge.

Additional aactivities 

.Horse Riding 

.Walking safari

.Canoeing at momela lak

Wake up in the early of the day by the striking sunlight red panorama of Mt Meru stretching along your room window. You will be served a cup of coffee and muffins before leaving with the safari lodge vehicle to the fragile montane forest on the slopes of Mt Meru. The drive takes you up to the Tululisia viewing point before walking a few hours to the crater floor at 2,400 m. The damp misty atmosphere rich of mosses, ferns, orchids, fire lilies and lichens lead you to a fantasy world beyond your imagination. At 1200hrs return to the view point for hot lunch prepared by Hatari lodge team, whereby on clear days you have a good view on the mountain, Momella Lakes, and the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. At 1500hrs drive back to the Hatari lodge for an afternoon siesta, tea, coffee and cake, the rest of the day is spend at leisure by the lodge. Then you will have dinner and overnight at Hatari Lodge. 


- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the point of your departure. 

 

Policy

Price Includes / Excludes

  • An al fresco breakfast .or bush diner
  • Luxury accommodations and all meals. 
  • A highly-credentialed AGAMA TOUR  Director and Driver-Guide during your journey
  • 24/7 Concierge AGAMA is poised to meet last-minute, unexpected, and unusual requests.
  • A variety of activities,     individualized for you by your Safari Director at every safari location.
  • Every last gratuity, even substantial ones to Safari Directors, Driver-Guides, waiters, porters… and everyone else, from beginning to end of your safari.
  • Regional wine and beer at mealtimes, vehicles stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.Regional wine and beer at mealtimes, vehicles stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.
  • Daily valet laundry service. You can pack less and even return home with a bag of clean clothes… now that’s luxury!
  • Complimentary in-vehicle Wi-Fi as well as free Wi-Fi wherever else it exists on safari, including camps and lodges
  • All airport transfers, game park, national park, and conservancy fees.
  • Extensive safety protocols perfected by 15 years of on-the-ground expertise.
  • Sublime safari swag! Bush hats, specially designed AGAMA TOUR  duffels, luggage tags, document wallets, flashlights, and more.
  • For every guest on safari, AGAMA TOUR  sends an African child to school through our Agama charity

Reviews

Overall rating

4.9

2,394 reviews
Excellent Score

Review summary

  • Transportation:
    4.5
  • Value for money:
    4.5
  • Support services:
    4.5
  • Organization:
    4.0
Other tours

Maybe you like

View all tours