Hatari Lodge

Safari In Africa.

Hatari Lodge is located at one of Africa’s most beautiful and diverse national parks, where the famous Mt.Kilimanjaro rises majestically 5,892 metres into the blue skies above. Hatari safari Lodge is situated at a malaria free altitude above 5.000 ft on the northern edge of Arusha National Park, with its unspoilt views of lakes and craters, its magical rain forests, and the 4,566 metre high dormant volcano Mount Meru, rising elegantly in the background. At the very heart of this "luxury bush hotel", managed by Marlies and Jörg Gabriel, are the traditional farm buildings, which were used by the legendary actor Hardy Krüger, and his former manager, Jim Mallory.

Originally, the property was known as the Ngongongare Farm, belonging to the Trappe family, and was later used as the setting for the classic movie “Hatari”, starring John Wayne. Hardy Krüger bought the property in 1960. He wanted a farm in Africa – a dream came true, for 17 years! Hardy Krüger’s former home was transformed much later into the small and privately managed Ol Donyo Orok Lodge, which closed in 2002. Today this house is part of Hatari Lodge, and is inhabited by the Gabriel family. Jim Mallory’s former house is now the main building of Hatari Lodge.The name was chosen in memory of the classic Hollywood movie “Hatari”, parts of which were filmed in the immediate surrounding areas.

Joerg and his wife Marlies are friends and we have known and admired Joerg for his spirit of adventure and human warmth for a long time. He has also been generous with his time and although we have not yet had the chance to visit we are convinced that this will be an extraordinary place to stay.