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A campsite with tents and trees.
A camel standing in a dry, straw-covered field with mountains in the background.
Two single beds with red and yellow checkered bedding, a white pillow, and a black table between them.
A red building with a metal roof, multiple windows, and a small porch area.

1. Snake Park Campsite

Snake Park Campsite
Duka Bovu
£45
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Snake Park Campsite
A narrow, paved pathway flanked by lush greenery and dense hedges.
A restaurant interior with wooden benches and tables, a brick wall, and hanging lanterns.
A small outdoor seating area with a tiled roof, a trash bin, and a blue plastic chair.
A playground with a blue slide and a climbing structure.

2. Meserani Oasis Lodge & Campsite

Meserani Oasis Lodge & Campsite
Arusha
£25
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Meserani Oasis Lodge & Campsite
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for a luxury hotel, and motorcycles parked outside.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a floral-patterned blanket.
A bed with white linens, a red checkered blanket, and a pillow with a red and black checkered cover.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, and a window with sheer curtains.

3. kisongo village

kisongo village
Arusha
£58
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
kisongo village
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden shelf with six bottles of whiskey and liqueurs.
A wooden shelf with three bottles of whiskey and two boxes of cigarettes.

4. Keeney House hotel

Keeney House hotel
Arusha
£184
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Keeney House hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of the garden.
A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and two armchairs.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a pergola structure.

5. Olerai Lodge

Olerai Lodge
Arusha
United States
Deborah
£149
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Olerai Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a tall plant, a chair, a table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.
A pathway leading to a modern house with a stone facade and a sloped roof.
A row of modern houses with a concrete pathway leading through a garden with various plants and flowers.

6. RITZY ARCADIA COTTAGES

RITZY ARCADIA COTTAGES
Arusha
£106
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
RITZY ARCADIA COTTAGES
A bed with a canopy, a bedside lamp, and a patterned curtain.
A room with a concrete bench, a woven bench with patterned cushions, and a hanging light fixture.
A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a metal gate, and a building with a red roof.
A concrete bench with a built-in fire pit, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

7. FREEDOM INN

FREEDOM INN
Arusha
United States
Anuket
£29
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
FREEDOM INN
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A room with two wooden beds, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with sheer curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden chairs, and a television displaying an advertisement.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a sofa.

8. Medan Hotel & Apartments

Medan Hotel & Apartments
Arusha
United States
Mei
£36
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Medan Hotel & Apartments
A swimming pool area with two yellow buildings, one with a covered patio and another with a red roof.
A resort with multiple buildings featuring red roofs, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a pool.
A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase with potted plants, and a view of the upper floor.
An outdoor seating area with a white canopy, wicker furniture, and a tiled floor.

9. A1 Hotel and Resort

A1 Hotel and Resort
Arusha
United States
Brett
£46
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
A1 Hotel and Resort
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a large terracotta pot, and a covered space with a white canopy.
A ceiling with a woven, circular structure hanging from it.
A wooden deck with a round table and two wicker chairs.
A room with large windows, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Oloresho Safari Lodge

Oloresho Safari Lodge
Arusha
£63
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Oloresho Safari Lodge
Thatched-roof huts with outdoor seating and a paved walkway.
A wooden bridge leading to a small building with a thatched roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A room with a wooden table, two wicker chairs, a woven rug, a wooden shelf with a pot, and a window with curtains.
A wooden staircase leading to a building with a view of a mountain.

11. Oiti Boma Lodge Arusha

Oiti Boma Lodge Arusha
Arusha
£66
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Oiti Boma Lodge Arusha
A house with a red roof, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.
A rustic wooden coffee table with a chess set in front of a fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wooden furniture, a staircase, and a bed in the background.
A rustic dining area with wooden benches and a long table, surrounded by arched windows with woven mats on the walls.

12. Kitunduni Lodge

Kitunduni Lodge
Arusha
United States
Malgorzata
£75
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Kitunduni Lodge
A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by greenery and residential houses.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with bottles, and a television screen.
An aerial view of a campsite with tents, a swimming pool, and a paved walkway.
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chest of drawers, a patterned rug, and a large window with a view.

13. Njiro Legacy

Njiro Legacy
Arusha
Canada
Ric
£47
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Njiro Legacy
A row of bungalow-style hotel rooms with pitched roofs, a paved walkway, and lush greenery.
A living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and sheer curtains.
A bartender holding a pink cocktail with an orange garnish. In the background, there are shelves with various bottles.

14. Forest Hill Hotel

Forest Hill Hotel
Arusha
Canada
Joan
£164
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Forest Hill Hotel
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a wooden nightstand, and a pair of slippers on the floor.
A room with a glass-top table, two wooden chairs with cushioned seats, a wooden chair, and a vase with flowers.
A building with a sign reading 'MAASAI VILLA' and a slogan 'feel at home'.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and hanging pots.

15. Maasai villa

Maasai villa
Arusha
£53
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Maasai villa
A building with a sign reading 'Olivia Green Lodge' and a large green bush in front.
A hotel room with a brick wall, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a striped blanket.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a towel rack, and a sign with 'TOILET RULES' on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a checkered pillow, a white bottle, and towels on a bed with a patterned curtain in the background.

16. Olivia savanna villass

Olivia savanna villass
Arusha
£13
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Olivia savanna villass
A rustic interior with a wooden door, a woven basket, and a wooden bench.
A multi-level interior with a staircase leading to a dining area, wooden railings, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a chair, a shower area, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a variety of bottles, and a brick oven in the background.

17. Olarashii River Lodge

Olarashii River Lodge
Arusha
£101
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Olarashii River Lodge
A brick house with a balcony, a paved courtyard with patterned tiles, and various tropical plants.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a covered porch, and a paved pathway with hexagonal tiles.
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a tiled floor, and patterned curtains.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a small kitchenette.

18. Kijani Arusha Airport Lodge

Kijani Arusha Airport Lodge
Arusha
£84
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Kijani Arusha Airport Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone pillar.
A two-story building with a balcony, wooden doors, and woven ceiling lamps.
A rustic lounge area with wicker furniture, woven ceiling, and decorative plates on the walls.
A bed with a wooden frame, white bedding, and a mosquito net.

19. Marinindoto

Marinindoto
Arusha
£23
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Marinindoto
A lush garden with palm trees, a gazebo, and a red railing.
A garden with a pathway, a thatched-roof structure, and a yellow fence.
A house with a tiled roof, a thatched roof structure, and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

20. The Charity Hotel International

The Charity Hotel International
Arusha
Canada
Wojciech
£32
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Charity Hotel International
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Top Duka Bovu Hotel Reviews

Palace Hotel Arusha

Palace Hotel Arusha

10/10 Excellent
"1. Excellent Facilities: Rooms are clean and bathroom has all amenities needed. Linen also very clean. Palace Hotel staff are helpful and polite. Breakfast menu is excellent for most tastes and food is fresh. The room is business friendly since you have a practical worktable and reliable wifi. The table-light at the worktable needs to be a little brighter. Otherwise an excellent facility I will recommend to others. 2. Challenge on Alignment of Reservations Desk and Online Booking: The marketing/reservations desk and online booking need to align. You gave me a quotation of $100 per night and charged me $259.20 for 2-3 Sept 2026 and $100 for 4 Sept 2026 for the simple reason that I paid online and would seek reimbursement from my employer, the University of Nairobi. This is after we had negotiated and received confirmation at the rate of $100 from your marketing/reservations department."
Lynette 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Palace Hotel Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel with all of the amenities!"
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Sanna Boutique Hotel

Sanna Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is modern, rooms are large with good amenities. Breakfast was good. The staff is cordial and eager to help. The location is near stores , restaurants and shopping."
Silvia 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sanna Boutique Hotel
Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa

Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This resort is strangely wonderful. I mean that in the best way. It is a fun resort and if you have very young kids you may not leave. The pool is clean and refreshing.The food is cooked fresh for every meal( so sometimes when you order 4 different styles it can take a little while) but western , Indian or Tanzanian was all really tasty. All the pictures on the internet are real. ( apart from Swiss Cottage I couldn’t find that one) Bar is huge , so is the restaurant. Staff are very kind and helpful just remember to give them time to get a driver as they need to find someone they trust. The only down side is not there fault , and that it was quiet when we stayed. Plus the road outside was being reworked . Beer and food prices were all reasonable, we visited another resort and found out how good they were. So I do recommend it . I took my wife and two teenage girls and even though it was quiet we would all happily stay again."
John 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa
Mount Meru Hotel

Mount Meru Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It’s just amazing."
ROBERT MATONDO 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Mount Meru Hotel
Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha

Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha

8/10 Good
"Waited for a long time to check in because they could not locate our room reservation"
Ellen 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha
Zawadi House

Zawadi House

8/10 Good
"This is a very basic hotel, located in a very residential area of Arusha. You will need a car to get anywhere. The hotel is more basic than what it looks in the pictures; however, the staff is great. Super helpful. The food was proper Tanzanian food which was delicious and the place feels like being in a Tanzanian home. No pool, no big restaurant, basic rooms that could do with some updating but the staff and the gardens are great. It was great for us for 1 night after finishing our safari and before going to Zanzibar. It is a place to rest without much"
TANUS 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Zawadi House
Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Overall the staff were awesome and the food at the breakfast buffet was yummy. But the carpet in my room was not the cleanest."
Nadia 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
Didas Villa

Didas Villa

8/10 Good
"Had a last minute booking and Didas was at the airport when we arrived despite some flight adjustments. He and the staff are kind and accommodating. The lodging is a little small but sufficient for 1/2 people not intending to be in the room all day. The property is nice but rain will get you as you move about. The restaurant is a great amenity when you get back late/ don't want to go search town for food. Breakfast is complimentary and was good each morning. "
Quinton 3-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Didas Villa

More cheap stays in Duka Bovu

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Sokoine Road Arusha
£7
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (45 reviews)
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel
Raha Leo Inn

Raha Leo Inn

Stadium road Arusha
£12
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
Raha Leo Inn
Viva Tanzania

Viva Tanzania

Bamakambi Road Arusha Arusha Region
£19
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Viva Tanzania
Outpost Lodge

Outpost Lodge

37 Serengeti road Arusha
£57
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (17 reviews)
Outpost Lodge
Moshono Hillside

Moshono Hillside

Mchomba Road 19 Arusha
£100
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Moshono Hillside
Lionsgate Hostel

Lionsgate Hostel

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2.8/10 (3 reviews)
Lionsgate Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Duka Bovu?
The best area to stay in Duka Bovu is generally near the main road leading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, particularly around the village of Karatu.Karatu serves as a convenient gateway for visitors heading into the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. It's a small, bustling town with a few local markets, craft shops, and eateries along the main road. The accommodations here are typically lodges and tented camps spread out slightly from the main village centre, offering a peaceful setting.Couples looking for a comfortable base for safari adventures will find Karatu ideal. Many lodges offer amenities like swimming pools, well-kept gardens, and high-quality dining, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of wildlife viewing. It's a practical choice for exploring the nearby national parks without the longer drive from Arusha itself.For those planning to visit the larger national parks like the Serengeti, staying in Karatu reduces travel time significantly compared to staying further east.
When is the best time to go to Duka Bovu?
The best time to visit Duka Bovu is during the dry season, which runs from June to October. This period offers the most comfortable weather and optimal conditions for wildlife viewing.During these months, rainfall is minimal, meaning the roads are generally dry and easily navigable for safaris. The vegetation is sparser, making it easier to spot animals as they gather around predictable water sources. The days are typically sunny and warm, with cooler evenings, creating pleasant conditions for game drives and outdoor activities.This dry period is particularly good for families looking for a stress-free safari experience. The predictable weather means fewer disruptions to planned activities, and the abundance of wildlife sightings keeps everyone engaged.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Duka Bovu.
How much is the nightly rate at a Duka Bovu hotel?
Prices for hotels in Duka Bovu often vary, but you can find a great deal from £7 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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