FLOODLITCourt A
The match court. Floodlights carry play long after the midday heat lifts, so an evening set runs right through to closing.
- SURFACE
- Hand-laid crushed brick
- HOURS
- 06:00 — 21:00
- LIGHTS
- Yes, to closing
Tanzania's firsttrueclaycourt.
Crushed brick, the slow red bounce, and the long shadow of Mount Meru. A members' tennis club built around the most beautiful surface in the game.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Clay rewards patience. It slows the ball, lengthens the rally, and asks you to build a point instead of ending it. We brought that game to Arusha.
Meru Clay is a private tennis club at the foot of Mount Meru, just outside Arusha. Two championship clay courts, hand-laid from crushed brick and watered twice daily, give you the genuine European clay experience at altitude.
Whether you grew up on hard courts or have never picked up a racquet, the clay is forgiving on the knees and unforgiving on the ego. Come learn the surface the pros fear most.
Crushed brickSURFACE
Members + guestsACCESS
THE CLUB & COURTS
Two courts,
one standard.
Both hand-laid over a limestone base, brushed and watered twice a day for a true, slow bounce. The only difference between them is the light.
FLOODLIT
DAYLIGHTCourt B
The quieter court, under the trees. No lights, so the last ball goes up at dusk — the pick for a morning hit or a lesson.
- SURFACE
- Hand-laid crushed brick
- HOURS
- 06:00 — 18:45
- LIGHTS
- None, dusk finish
Clay-specialist coaches and a junior academy work across both courts, and the pro shop keeps balls, grips and strings — from a first lesson to match prep.
03SCHEDULE & PRICING
Play more.Pay less.
Punch cards reward the players who keep showing up. Twelve, twenty-four or forty classes: the more you commit, the less you pay per session. Drop-ins are still welcome while you find your rhythm.
All prices in Tanzanian shillings.SINGLE CLASS · DROP-IN
ADULTSAdults18 +
Group clinic1 hr15,000
Group social1.5 hr15,000
Private1 hr30,000
Private1.5 hr45,000
TEENAGERSTeens10 – 17 yrs
Group clinic1.5 hr15,000
Private1 hr30,000
KIDSKids4 – 9 yrs
Group clinic1 hr15,000
Private1 hr30,000
PUNCH CARDSSave up to 20%.
12 CLASSES / 6 PRIVATES180,00015,000 per classSTANDARD
24 CLASSES / 12 PRIVATES324,00013,500 per classSAVE 10%
40 CLASSES / 20 PRIVATES480,00012,000 per classSAVE 20%
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
two clay courts · floodlit court 1MON
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
TUE
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
WED
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
THU
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
FRI
6:30 – 9:00 PMSocial tennis
SAT
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
SUN
6:00 AM – 9:00 PMCourts open
THE TEAM
The people on
the dirt with you.
CLUB DIRECTOR
Daphne Schreur
Runs Meru Clay day to day — the courts, the calendar, the community. Her aim is simple: keep championship clay open and welcoming to all of Arusha.
HEAD COACH
Richard
Grew up by the AICC courts in Kijenge, taught by the local coaches. Maasai, and on a court for as long as he can remember.
COACH
Coming soon
A new face is joining the team. Their name and story will live here shortly.
VISIT & PLAY
Find us under
the mountain.
ADDRESS
Meru Clay Tennis ClubOltrumet, Ngaramtoni — Arusha, Tanzania. At the foot of Mount Meru.
HOURS
Daily, 06:00 — 21:00Courts watered at noon and 5pm. Floodlights on from dusk.
CONTACT
+255 782 628 288WhatsApp for lessons, or book a court online.
MEMBERSHIPS OPEN FOR 2026
Come findyourbounce.
Reserve a court, book your first lesson, or come watch a set from the terrace. The dirt is waiting.