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    Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary

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    Arusha-Moshi Road | Usa River, Arusha P.O.Box 2747, Tanzania
    011 255 689 706 760
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    4.0
    246 reviews
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    “colobus monkeys”(14 reviews)
    “game reserve”(6 reviews)
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    Free Wifi
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    Arusha-Moshi Road | Usa River, Arusha P.O.Box 2747, Tanzania See on map
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fantastic Lodge with Relaxing Animal Experience

    We recently stayed at Mt. Meru Game Lodge for 3 nights - what a delightful experience we had. We stayed in Room 2 which looks right onto the pond with the animals - it is around the corner so no other guests can see you...More

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    Response from Zummi C, Owner at Mount Meru Game Lodge & SanctuaryResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and such an amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. I hope your onward trip was not too tiring. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and...More

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    Reviewed 26 September 2017
    Quaint Colonial Relic

    Mt Meru Game Lodge on the Arusha-Moshi Road is a quaint colonial relic proudly announcing to its guests that it was established in 1959. Set in a tropical forest, the canopy of tall, mature indigenous trees provides a tranquil ambiance that is completed by the...More

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    Response from Zummi C, Owner at Mount Meru Game Lodge & SanctuaryResponded 11 October 2017

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. I am glad to read that you appreciated the little details. We try very hard to keep the lodge as it was back in my grandfathers days, while at the same time making...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fantastic

    Mount Meru lodge & sanctuary is the place to go.Environment is relaxing,if you have never seen white colorful monkeys please visit the lodge, its like a walk in the park,"Little Anna" the name of mother crocodile shes the compound,Donkeys,Zebra,Buffalo and birds so much to mention....More

    Thank alexinaod
    Response from Zummi C, Owner at Mount Meru Game Lodge & SanctuaryResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Mount Meru Game Lodge. There is a troop of 23 black & white colobus monkeys that normally hang around the lodge, they...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely Place

    Stayed at this lodge on a business trip. Great service, comfortable rooms and a lovely environment. Good place for both business meetings and relaxation. Hope to bring my family for a holiday when i return next year 😊

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    Response from Zummi C, Owner at Mount Meru Game Lodge & SanctuaryResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you and your family when you return next year. All the best from Mount Meru Game Lodge

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    GAME EXPIRIENCE

    JUST Outside the town of Arusha near the River Tree, The former zoo place, Nice gardensZebras,Water buffalo, Crocodile and lots of birds Average food service Rooms need real attention,and upgrade Quick serviceMore

    Thank airport2015
    Response from Zummi C, Owner at Mount Meru Game Lodge & SanctuaryResponded 2 weeks ago

    Gosh you must have really HATED our place! Shame to read that we did not meet your expectations, in fact, we fell well short with a very POOR review. We are an old lodge, steeped in history and still run by the founding family, three...More

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    Abhay D
    7 September 2016|
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    Response from lorsnsteve | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you can see quite a few of the National Parks from here and book when you get there or book in advance.
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    12 September 2015|
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    Response from intimateplaces | Property representative |
    Thank you for your question. Mosquitoes are not a problem at the lodge year round. We do realise that this can be a concern for guests coming to Africa so all of our beds are fitted with mosquito nets and all of our rooms... More
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    13 April 2015|
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    Please note that Nico Lawson is the Sales & Marketing Manager of Intimate Places and that his reply 28 days ago is the official response from the company.
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    "Wifi is available in rooms - room 1-2 are around the corner, it was weak there."
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