4 Serengeti Rd, Arusha

THE AFRICAN TULIP

Rated Number 1 Boutique hotel in Arusha.

The African Tulip is an elegant, charming boutique hotel located in a leafy suburb of Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital! This well-appointed hotel is complemented by a team of dedicated staff members who are there to ensure that our visitors truly enjoy the African Tulip hospitality.

Tanzania’s rich cultural and wilderness diversity helped shape the decor that is presented throughout this hotel. Over the years, this hotel has earned a reputation of excellence in service delivery and remains a favorite choice for guests on business or leisure travel. You are invited! Karibu sana!

Our Rooms

Unique, cozy, and Spacious…

Each of our 29 rooms are individually decorated with a range of African Fabrics and décor. They have bay windows, air conditioning, Hairdryers, electronic safe, a mini bar, writing desk, a mini bar and Smart TV.

Deluxe Rooms

There are 22 such Rooms with combination of queen and Single beds.

Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms

Suite Rooms

There are 9 such Rooms.

Suite Rooms
Suite Rooms
Suite Rooms
Suite Rooms

Dining at The African Tulip.

We believe that dining experience should be as passionate as it is the process of making sure that the right ingredients are carefully selected to prepare any meal! Our team has crafted a menu that offers a choice of local, continental, and Asian cuisine.

The African tulip dining

“ZANZI”bar

This is a favorite spot for guests and visitors to meet up and share their experiences while at The African Tulip. The furniture and décor are inspired by Swahili coast theme, with intricately carved Zanzibar style furniture and fabrics!

“ZANZI”bar
“ZANZI”bar

Baobab Restaurant

Inspired after the Gigantic Baobab trees dotting the nearby Tarangire national park. This is our main dining room and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Baobab Restaurant
Baobab Restaurant

Serengeti Pool Bar

This small cozy enclave within the hotel is favorite place to enjoy an afternoon/evening drink. Take a book, relax, dip your feet in the pool or just watch the birds as they come and go! You are at the African Tulip…Hakuna Matata!

Serengeti Pool Bar
Serengeti Pool Bar

Activities

Arusha is a vibrant city with a sizeable population from across Tanzania and foreigners alike. There are a number of activities that one can undertake while in Arusha. Here are some ideas!

Conferencing at The African Tulip

Conferencing at The African Tulip

We have a conference facility complete with Audio/Video equipment including LARGE format LED television for google or teams meeting.

Seating space:20-30 persons.

Arusha Natural history museum

Arusha Natural history museum

Housed inside a German fortified compound, called Boma in Swahili. At this museum you will be able to see specimens of human evolution botany and ecology of mammals, birds and insects of Tanzania.

Hours of operation:Mon-Saturday: 09:00-16:00 and Sunday: 09:00-13:00

How to get there

  • Walking 15 minutes, towards Famous clocktower, adjacent to Regional Commissioner’s office.
  • Taxi: 5 minutes.

Arusha Declaration museum

Arusha Declaration museum

This museum offers insight into Tanzania’s social experiment called “Ujamaa na Kujitegemea” , literary translated, it means socialism and self reliance. This policy came into being at this very building in 1967 and was aimed to create a just and self-reliant African society based on these principles. In many ways, this policy led to development of a modern Tanzania as we see it today and for years to come.

Hours of operation:Mon-Saturday: 09:00-16:00 and Sunday: 09:00-13:00

How to get there:

  • Walking 20 minutes, towards mwenge area.
  • Taxi: 5-7 minutes.

Maasai Market

Maasai Market

This unique and colorful market is just a few hundred meters from Arusha’s famous clock tower. It is filled with all kinds of local artifacts and curios of all sizes. You will also meet local artisans busy making different kind of carvings. It is definitely a place not to miss while in Arusha.

Hours of operation: Mon-Saturday: 08:00-17:00 and Sunday: 09:00-13:00

How to get there:

  • Walking 20 minutes, towards clocktower
  • Taxi: 5-7 minutes.

Cultural Heritage center

Cultural Heritage center

As well designed and planned art gallery, there is a wide range of African carvings, and painting as well as exquisite pieces of art and jewelry from all over africa! There is also an onsite restaurant which offers great meals.

Hours of operation:Mon-Saturday: 08:00-17:00 and Sunday: Closed.

How to get there:

  • Taxi: 20 minutes.

Tengeru Cultural tourism Program

Tengeru Cultural tourism Program

This is an excellent place to get to meet the local Meru people as they go by their daily lives. What makes this visit unique an interesting is that you get to experience a true rural life in Arusha, engage in conversation, visit the local school, coffee farms, tree planting, pick your own coffee, roast, grind and enjoy it. Finally, you can have traditionally prepared lunch!

Booking:Advance booking required. As hotel guests relations for booking this activity.

How to get there:You will need a taxi, it is about 20 minutes drive to Tengeru Village.

Day long visits

Day long visits

Arusha National park:

Lake Manyara national park:This park is located some 150km from Arusha, it lies at the bottom of the Rift Valley and is home to large mammals and once tree climbing lions.

Tarangire national park:This is a giant which is lesser known but it is one of those parks that have it all, from age old baobab trees dotting this part, to the famous big tusks elephants and a variety of carnivores. This park is a favorite gateway for the day. Drive time about 3 hours or 150km.

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