Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SLEEPING & EATING
Basic supplies are sold in Ghorofani, but it's better to stock up in Karatu. The campgrounds
will cook meals if you order in advance.
Eyasi-Nyika Campsite
CAMPGROUND $
( 0762-766040; camping US$10; ) Along with the more distant Kisima Ngeda, this
is Eyasi's best campground. It's got seven widely spaced grassy sites, each under an acacia
tree and you can cook for yourself using charcoal. It's in the bush, 3km outside Ghorofani,
signposted only at the main road: after that, just stick to the most travelled roads and you'll
get there.
Kisima Ngeda
TENTED CAMP $$$
( 027-254 8715;
www.kisimangeda.com
;
camping US$10, s/d half board US$325/450;
) This highly recommended spot on the lake has a location that will 'wow' you.
Kisima Ngeda roughly translates as 'spring surrounded by trees', and there's a natural
spring at the heart of the property creating an unexpectedly green and lush oasis of fever
trees and doum palms. There's also a small rocky hill to climb for sunset views. The six
tents are plenty comfortable and the cuisine (much of it locally produced, including dairy
from their own cows) is excellent. There's basic camping 2km past the main lodge (the
only camping on the lakeshore) with a toilet and shower and the same awesome scenery.
It's signposted 7.5km from Ghorofani.
Rozina Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE $
( 0762-766040; r without bathroom price negotiable) The best of Ghorofani's three
guesthouses, it's behind a bar in a building signed as Rembo Grocery 500m from the Cul-
tural Tourism office. Same owner as Eyasi Nyika.
Eyasi Datoga Campsite
CAMPGROUND $
( 0762-921572; camping with own/hired tent Tsh10,000/15,000; ) Dusty and dumpy
(though they told us they plan to upgrade) this is the least desirable of Eyasi's camp-
grounds, but the nearest to the Cultural Tourism office.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Two daily buses connect Arusha to Barazani passing Ghorofani (Tsh10,000, 4½ to five
hours) on the way. They leave Arusha about 5am and head back about 2pm and you
can also catch them in Karatu (Tsh4000, 1½ hours to Ghorofani). There are also several
