Tanzania Hotel Guide Part One: Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha

🏨 Mount Meru Hotel When traveling in Tanzania, apart from the eagerly anticipated East African savannah Safari, the most important aspect for me is the hotel. The comfort of the hotel directly determines the overall experience of the trip, so all the hotels during the 12-day journey were carefully selected. Each one, like the Stone House in Serengeti and the Four Seasons, has its own unique characteristics. Arusha serves as a brief rest and transit point for watching animal migrations, and a local friend recommended the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, which fits well with the overall itinerary. This was also the most ordinary hotel of the trip. When looking at pictures, I even compared it to domestic budget hotels like Home Inn, but the actual stay completely overturned my 'prejudice'. 🏨 Hotel Environment: The outside of the hotel is very ordinary, but the inside is very nice, with a large garden and a decent swimming pool. I heard there is also a golf course, but I was too tired from the flight to explore in detail. The security at the hotel entrance is very responsible, with vehicle undercarriage checks arranged, and the entry and exit checks are very thorough. 🛏️ Rooms: The rooms are clean and tidy, just the mattress is a bit hard, but the view outside the window is very good. 🍽 Dining Recommendations: The hotel's breakfast and Western food are both very good. The roast pork chops and pizza taste very authentic, especially the pork chops. The salads, fries, shrimp, and fish are not amazing, but they are of a standard quality. The breakfast is quite rich, especially the fruits are very fresh, and the breakfast waiters are more enthusiastic. In the evening, there is also a small bar where you can have a drink to relieve the fatigue of the flight. 🚉 Transportation Tips: It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. It's 11.1 kilometers from Arusha Airport. 💰 Tips: Tanzania is also a tipping country, so exchange some small change when checking in or at the airport. For carrying luggage or room service, 1 USD is enough, and for restaurant tips, it starts at 1 USD depending on the service, and you can give more if the service is good. 💰 Average Cost: Hotel expenses: 1800 RMB 📝 Note tips: Check-in time: after 14:00, check-out time 11:00 Shampoo and shower gel are provided, but you need to bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste. There are small local shops nearby, be careful about safety when going out at night.