Gran Melia Arusha
Arusha National Park · Northern Tanzania · Tanzania
Contemporary five-star with Meru views, running day trips to the Kilimanjaro championship course.
- From (pp/night)
- $420
- Green fee
- $120
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
Home course — Kilimanjaro Golf Club
60 minutes to the first tee·Handicap 0–12 · full championship test
- Front nine
- 3,636 yds
- Back nine
- 3,494 yds
- Average hole
- 396 yds
- Difficulty
- Tough
Kikuyu fairways, bent-grass greens · 1,500–1,900m — the ball carries roughly 8–10% further
Best holes
- 2Par 4 · 396 ydsElevated tee with the escarpment behind the flag — the view of the round.
- 8Par 3 · 218 ydsLong par 3 played into the prevailing afternoon wind.
- 18Par 5 · 574 ydsWater short and left of a raised green; take one extra club.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Spa & massage
- Fine dining
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
- 24h room service
- Private transfers
- Concierge
- Game drives arranged
- Sundowner terrace
- Scheduled tee-time transfers
- Kilimanjaro GC day packages
- Chauffeured transfers
- Green fees & buggy
- Spa
- Infinity pool
Golfer reviews
Scores from travellers we have sent to Gran Melia Arusha, with the honest pros and cons of playing here.
4.9
73 reviews
- Guiding
- 4.9
- Location
- 4.9
- Food
- 5.0
- Service
- 5.0
- Value
- 4.9
- Course quality
- 4.9
89% recommend
Pros
- • Quick 60-minute transfer to the tee, arranged for you
- • Full 18-hole championship layout
- • Genuine test for low handicaps
- • Altitude adds roughly 8–10% carry
Worth knowing
- • Handicap certificate often requested
- • Early tee times are cold before the sun burns off
- • Tee times depend on the club's visitor sheet
Exactly as described
Game drives from Gran Melia Arusha were consistently excellent — we saw lion and cheetah on our first morning. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Peter L. · United States · Friends · stayed September
Guiding was the highlight
The tents are comfortable, the food is generous and the team remembers your name from day one. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
James O. · Canada · Couple · stayed March
Wildlife on our doorstep
Sundowners on the plains and a bush breakfast we still talk about. Our guide made the trip. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Priya R. · India · Couple · stayed July
Location & tee-time distance
45 km / 60 minutes from Gran Melia Arusha to the first tee at Kilimanjaro Golf Club.
Nearby courses
Additional rounds we can arrange from Gran Melia Arusha, with green fees, caddies and transfers quoted in your itinerary.
Gymkhana Golf Club Arusha
9 holes · par 35 · 3,080 yds · Forgiving
≈ 22 min drive