Onsea House & Machweo Retreat
near Arusha, Tanzania
Location
Onsea House is 10 minutes outside Arusha, the so-called 'safari
capital' of Tanzania, on Namasi Hill. Arusha is the base from which
most travellers visit the country's most renowned game reserves and
the busiest tourist centre anywhere on the Tanzanian mainland. At
1400m it's also a good place to acclimatise pre-trek.
By Air:
Kilimanjaro Airport (50km) is the closest international
airport. If you're coming from within Tanzania or Kenya, you can
catch a local flight to Arusha Airport (15km). Click on the
links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.
From the Airport
The hotel offers transfers from Arusha and Kilimanjaro airports -
see Rates. Alternatively you can take a taxi
(approximately 50USD from either).
By Bus:
Several bus companies ply the Arusha-Dar route. This could be
combined with a stopover in the Usambara mountains or on the beach
close to Tanga.
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through
i-escape.com.
More on getting to
Tanzania and getting around
Airports:
- Arusha 15.0km ARK
- Kilimanjaro 50.0km JRO
Other:
- beach: 350.0 km
- shop: 2.0 km
- restaurant: 2.0 km


































