Mount Meru Game Lodge and Sanctuary

Nestled between the peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary lies midway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha. The Lodge is located within 33 acres of mature, well manicured gardens bounded on one side by the tranquil waters of the Usa River and on the other by the Animal Sanctuary where our residents animals and birds live their lives in peace. Established in 1959, the Lodge was created to provide intimate accommodation to discerning lovers of both wildlife and nature. The Sanctuary was founded to offer refuge to orphaned and injured animals and to prepare them for the to return to the wild. The lodge consists of 17 double or twin en-suite bedrooms. Their verandahs make ideal spots for sundowners or just sitting, relaxing and soaking up the unique atmosphere. As you would expect in a hotel of this standard, the design and character of the rooms are as individualistic as the Lodge. Aside from the more usual excursions, we offer you the possibility ofvisiting the area immediately surrounding the Lodge. These walks include ‘Cultural and Educational’ visits to local villages and farms as well as sightseeing tours to some of the natural forests and scenic spots in the area.

The Sanctuary

The main emphasis of the Game Sanctuary is to provide safe haven to African plain animals and birds. The majority of our animals were once either orphaned or badly injured and were brought to the Sanctuary for rehabilitation. By choosing to stay with us, you will also be playing a very important role in helping these animals since the Sanctuary is supported entirely by the Lodge.