Arusha Coffee Lodge

Hotel overview

Set in one of Tanzanias largest coffee plantations, on the outskirts of Arusha, lies Arusha Coffee Lodge. With Mount Meru in the background, beautifully manicured gardens, a swimming pool and spa and plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy, this five-star hotel offers a great opportunity to relax before and after international flights. The main plantation building houses an a la carte restaurant, a caf bistro and lovely lounge with open fires to warm the cool evening air and the lovely staff are always on hand to help.

The thirty plantation houses are furnished to a high standard with all of the amenities that you would expect from a five-star hotel and beautiful en-suite bathrooms. There are a couple of things to bear in mind, while noise is almost non-existing from the rooms and gardens the hotel is located quite near to a main road and the swimming pool and restaurant are open to day visitors and the public. That aside, this is a well-established, good value for money, five-star option in Arusha and never fails to deliver, we would highly recommend this to those that want a little luxury.

Excursion

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

At almost four and half times the height of the UK’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro is scenically incredible and seriously impressive. Although a trek to the top of the mountain (5895 meters above sea level) doesn’t involve any technical skill, the high altitude makes this a serious undertaking. You will need to allow 6-8 nights on the mountain, with the longer duration providing the higher success rates. The longer excursion will allow you to acclimatise to the mountain’s altitude, with accommodation en route consisting of tented rooms with varying degrees of home comforts available. It is worth noting that there are no permanent camps on the mountain so, everything is carried up and down by porters and is relatively basic; if camping is not your thing then this experience may not be for you! There are several routes up the mountain to consider, each with various pros and cons dependent upon the time of year of your climb. The other element to consider is the cost involved; to climb the mountain properly and comfortably you will need an average of 4+ porters per person (more with a smaller group), as well as a head guide and further support crew. As a result, this is a relatively costly undertaking and it is also advisable to take part in a minimum of 3 months training in preparation for your climb. All of those points aside, a trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro certainly ranks as being one of the greatest outdoor challenges on the planet and, for those with the dedication, an experience of a lifetime.

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