Arusha Layover
We recommend the Arusha Layover option for guests without time constraints. Arusha offers various accommodations, from 5-star resorts to boutique hotels. Favorites include Arusha Coffee Lodge, Lake Duluti Lodge, Kili Seasons Hotel, and Kili Villas.
Overview
Summary
Sunrise balloon safari followed by a champagne toast and a bush breakfast
Duration
5 hours (5.00AM - 10.00AM)
Price
$595 per person
Location
Central Serengeti / South Serengeti / West Serengeti / North Serengeti
Why add an extra night in Arusha to your itinerary?
We highly recommend the Arusha Layover option for all guests without any significant time constraints.There are dozens of accommodations in Arusha with a wide range of prices including 5-star coffee plantation resorts, private multi-bedroom villas, large international resorts, and smaller boutique hotels. Some of our favorites include Arusha Coffee Lodge, Lake Duluti Lodge, Kili Seasons Hotel and both the standard rooms and private multi-bedroom villas at Kili Villas.
The following is a list of reasons why an extra night in Arusha may be a worthwhile addition to your itinerary:
- Though missed or significantly delayed connections are unusual, they do occur from time to time. An extra day in Arusha functions as a form of insurance that would protect your safari itinerary from being compromised as most international flight problems result in a delay of not more than 24 hours. With two nights in Arusha, the worst case scenario from a missed connection would mean the loss of just one night in Arusha while the main safari itinerary would remain unaffected.
- The Delta / KLM flight that most people utilize for their international airfare routing arrives late in the evening while the flight to the Serengeti departs the next day at 8.00am in the morning. By adding an extra day in Arusha, one can rest and recuperate from the long international flight before beginning the safari as well as adjust to the time difference. Being well rested and in a healthier position will ultimately lead to a more enjoyable safari experience.
- Adding an extra day in Arusha allows for opportunities to explore the charming town of Arusha for cultural and shopping excursions. The more adventurous may wish to spend the ‘Arusha Layover’ in the Mount Kilimanjaro region on a full day excursion to hike Materuni Waterfall or in Arusha National Park walking up the slopes of Mount Meru.
- Some international flights arrive at Kilimanjaro early in the morning. As such, you may wish to add a night at the hotel for the night before to facilitate an early check-in. Otherwise, you may have to wait until the late morning while your room is getting ready depending upon availability. For example, if your flight arrives at Kilimanjaro on August 2nd at 3.00am, you may wish to add a night to the hotel in Arusha on August 1st so that you may check-in as soon as you arrive during the early morning of August 2nd.
