Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0754-318338; camping US$5, r per person without bathroom US$10-15; ) Along
the road to the park gate and shortly before the turn-off to Capricorn Hotel, the no-frills
Bismarck has a few clean, basic rooms, a small camping area, two large, old resident tor-
toises and meals on order.
Mac & Snack
TANZANIAN $
(meals Tsh3000-5000) Cheap local-style meals just uphill from the dalla-dalla stand.
LAKE CHALA SAFARI CAMP
( 0786-111177;
www.lakechalasafaricamp.com
;
camping with own/hired tent
US$10/20, day visit US$2; ) If you're looking for something remote and
relaxing this still-developing camp overlooking its namesake caldera lake by the
Kenyan border could be perfect. It has attractive facilities (including a restaur-
ant and cooking area) and a lovely location, ideal for walks, birdwatching or just
doing nothing. There are plans to add 'luxury' tents.
INFORMATION
Internet
Marangu Village Computer Literacy Centre
(Main junction; per 15min Tsh1500;
8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat) Behind the post office.
Money
CRDB
(Main junction) ATM; 100m before (downhill from) main junction.
NBC
(Main junction) ATM; just uphill from the main junction.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Minibuses run throughout the day between Marangu's main junction ('Marangu Mtoni')
and Moshi (Tsh1500, 1½ hours). Once in Marangu, there are sporadic pick-ups from the
main junction to the park gate (Tsh1000), 5km further. For the Holili border, change at
Himo junction.
