Onsea House

Just outside of Arusha and with magnificent views of Mount Meru from its gardens, Onsea House Country Inn & Guest Cottage is a superb stopover point for visitors exploring the rest of Tanzania’s nearby treasures: from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Not to mention — Arusha National Park can be found on your doorstep!

Arusha is often used as a transit region for travellers visiting Tarangire, Arusha, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti national parks; but the city is well worth a visit. With Mount Meru as a backdrop and the area itself serving as a cultural melting pot, visitors are sure to gain a unique insight into Tanzanian culture.

Small and intimate, guests at Onsea are accommodated in the Country Inn’s two rooms opening onto a shared terrace, or in the self-contained two-bedroom guest cottage. There is an additional private guestroom that is well suited for families. There are plenty of places throughout the property where visitors can unwind, from the Palm Banda and Hippo Pool Banda to the to the Pool and Lawn Bar boasting terrific views of Africa’s second-highest mountain. The restaurant at Machweo, located on the same property, is lauded as serving up some of the best fine dining in the region.