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    The Vijiji Center Lodge & Safari

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    #7 of 157 B&Bs / Inns in Arusha
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    Kwa Pole Road, Nguruma Village, Arusha, Tanzania
    011 255 754 322 664
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    4.5
    139 reviews
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    A fantastic place

    What a wonderful place! We stayed at the Vijiji for three nights. It is a very beautiful place and the staff is so hospitable, friendly and funny. Maria helped us with everything we needed. Special thanks to the kitchen staff for the wonderful introduction to...More

    Thank AnnenErwin
    Innkeeper's Favourite Review
    Reviewed December 31, 2017
    Wonderful time, highly recommended

    We were in Tanzania for the first time, and when doubting about travel plans found their website. Vijiji is a wonderful place which is obviously build up with a lot of passion and love. Beautiful details everywhere and a clean pool which is great in...More

    1  Thank Manoe
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    The best people and place!!!

    We are just leaving after 5 nights total at Vijiji and a 10 day safari that they organized for us. We absolutely LOVED our experience!!! I cannot say enough good things about the people who work at Vijiji. They treated us like family and were...More

    Thank Anne N
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Warm hospitality and local, family feel

    We stayed here with our two kids (aged five and seven) for a total of seven nights. A few nights in between were spent at other lodges when on safari. We had the best time, especially because of the warm hospitality of the staff. We...More

    Thank Michiel22x
    Reviewed July 5, 2018 via mobile
    Phenomenal safari with the Vijiji Center Safari company

    I stayed at the Vijiji Center in previous years but unfortunately was not able to go on safari. This year during my return trip to Arusha I planned to go on safari with my family and I am very pleased that I decided to go...More

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    joseph l
    August 28, 2015|
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    Response from Sandra P | Property representative |
    Hi Joseph, I believe Amos spoke to you on the telephone to answer your questions. Best wishes, Sandra
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    Mateusz S
    August 6, 2015|
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    Hello and thanks for your inquiry about the airport transfer. We are about 45 km from Kilimanjaro Airport (Arusha is about 55km from Kilimanjaro) and it takes between 45 minutes to one hour depending on the traffic. We... More
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    January 23, 2015|
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    Hi there! You can make a booking by going to our website (the link to this is on our TripAdvisor page) and using the Book Now link in the top right hand corner of our home page. Karibu sana!
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