Arusha Park and the Hatari Lodge ( Hollywood Film)
Customer reviews
4.7
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Tour code
ATS85
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Destination
Tanzania
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Tour Type
Adventure Safaris
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Duration
3 Day| 2 nights
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Language
English
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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
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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
- All Taxes / VAT
- Park Fees
- Airport Transfer
- Accommodation as Mentioned in Itinerary
- 1-3 Meals a day Mentioned in Itinerary
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter per person per day)
- Activities as mentiioned in tour description
- Transportation as mentioned, Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and Toyota Noah minivan for airport transfer
- A professional guide / driver
- International Flights
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks (Soda, Alcohol)
- Tips
- Vaccination
- Laundry
- Other Personal Items
Reviews
Overall rating
4.9
Review summary
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Transportation:
4.5
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Value for money:
4.5
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Support services:
4.5
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Organization:
4.0
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