Located on the outskirts of Arusha, this 5-star sanctuary is tucked away within the grounds of a working coffee estate — giving it an air of seclusion amid an otherwise bustling town.
Here, guest-centric service ensures your every need is catered to and your every comfort captured. Known as the gateway to the northern safari circuit, the lodge — with its spacious cottages and sprawling tropical gardens — is the perfect setting to prepare for or reflect on your safari.
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The 10 garden cottages, complete with private verandahs and stunning views of the lush gardens, are the perfect place to reflect on or prepare for your safari. The interiors strike the perfect balance between old-world elegance and contemporary comfort and feature eye-catching pieces of African art.
Each en-suite cottage features a king-size bed with a mosquito net, a lounge with a fireplace, as well as satellite television and Wi-Fi. There is also a complimentary mini-bar, fruit basket and a coffee and tea station. The bathrooms have a vanity with double basins, a deep-soaking bathtub, a rain shower, a separate toilet and a full range of amenities.
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Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Telephone
Our two family cottages, Kahawa and Meru, exude old-world elegance without compromising modern comforts. Each family cottage has two en-suite bedrooms connected by a spacious living room complete with a fireplace, as well as satellite television and Wi-Fi. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and deep-soaking bathtub, and the second bedroom has twin beds with an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Each cottage features a spacious verandah where you can enjoy views of the lush tropical gardens.
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Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Mosquito Netting, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Spa, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
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24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Museums, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Walking, running, and cycling trails of varying lengths allow guests to explore the property's sprawling tropical gardens and the coffee estate that surrounds it.
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Spend time with the whole family by enjoying a leisurely outdoor activity, with the fresh air and green surroundings of the estate providing a tranquil backdrop for the game.
Whether you're returning from your safari or preparing for your journey into Tanzania's wilderness, spend some time indulging in the selection of pampering treatments available at our in-house spa. For your convenience, certain treatments are available in the privacy of your cottage or in a secluded garden spot.
Treatments are available at an additional charge. Please enquire about the spa menu.
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Shopping in Arusha offers a fantastic opportunity to experience and learn more about Tanzania's vibrant cultures. Guests staying at Legendary Lodge have the option of several shopping excursions.
The Cultural Heritage Centre is one of the most comprehensive curio shops, with genuine antiques and African artwork, as well as an outstanding selection of gemstones, including the legendary Tanzanite and Tsavorite.
For those passionate about true community upliftment, then Shanga is the place. A heartwarming project dedicated to empowering the disabled community, Shanga produces unique hand-made glass and beaded products from recycled materials.
Trawl the Maasai market and discover a wide selection of handmade art, woodwork, textiles, clothing, jewellery and other beadwork — and take the opportunity to engage in some friendly bartering with the Maasai shopkeepers while you're at it.
Legendary Lodge's own boutique also offers a range of jewellery, clothing and bags.
Please enquire about transfer options.
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Not forgetting the beginnings of this century-old estate, Legendary Lodge is surrounded by a working coffee plantation. Guests can spend a morning following a coffee bean from tree to cup: from the agriculture, to picking and roasting, to the making of that delicious blend many of us enjoy at home, as Tanzanian coffee is exported far and wide.
Coffee tours take place on Legendary Lodge's neighbouring Burka Coffee farm.
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Legendary Lodge is on the doorstep of several wonderful protected wilderness areas that make for unforgettable day trips. Day trips to nearby national parks, including Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, can be arranged on-site with the lodge manager.
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Elevate your safari experience to new heights with a private helicopter excursion. The helicopter is available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.
Enquire for rates and further information.
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Dining at Legendary Lodge
As with any farmhouse, the kitchen tends to be the heart of the home, and Legendary Lodge is no exception. Our team of incredibly talented Tanzanian chefs will leave you wishing you had more space for another course. Using only the freshest ingredients and prepared with a large scoop of love, every meal will be an experience.
Breakfast is typically available from 6.30am but we are happy to arrange for it at your desired time. A selection of fresh fruits, cereals, yoghurts and pastries — baked that morning by our pastry chef — will be laid out. Your waiter will take a hot breakfast order.
Lunch and dinner offer three courses, with a choice for all courses.
Ensuring that your mealtime is an experience, enjoy the warmth of the sun when we move your lunch table into the gardens, or relax on the verandah at night, with gas heaters warming the air, and a throw around your shoulders.
We welcome you at the fire-place in the evenings for a pre-dinner drink: a chance for us to have a chat, but should you feel so at home that you would prefer to enjoy meals in your cottage, please just let the lodge manager know so that this can be arranged for you.
Legendary Lodge takes pride in tailor-making our menus wherever possible so that we are able to meet all your requests.
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Your Stay
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping
Lolkisale Camp is situated right in the heart of the Tarangire National Park, on the edge of an open wetland.
Our boutique camp is composed of nine, custom-designed luxury safari tents with attention paid to every detail. Everything from the soothing color palette, to locally-woven rugs, to the soft touch of your sheets at night was selected to bring luxury and local flavor to this secluded corner of our most beautiful national park.
What’s important to us is how you feel during your stay. Being out in the bush is dramatic and exciting. Being here with us at Lolkisale is calm, tranquil, and friendly. The perfect balance to an adventure-packed day.
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- 7 Standard tents - each tent is equipped with a king or 2 single beds. The rooms can be converted to accommodate 3 single beds or 1 king and 1 single bed.
* Maximum of 2 single tents allowed at one time if the camp is full. * Maximum of 2 triple occupancy tents allowed at one time if the camp is full.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
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Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
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Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
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Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Horse-back Safaris, Hot Air Ballooning, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities
• Shared scheduled game drives
• Guided walking safaris
• Night game drives
• Bush sundowners (min 2 persons)
• Exclusive use of a safari vehicle with guide
• Bush Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lolkisale Restaurant
We cater to all diets and preferences. We are also famous for our properly done mixed drinks.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
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5 Star
Luxury Tented Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Lamai Serengeti | Northern Serengeti
Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, only a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River. For roughly a quarter of the year, between late July and October, this is where you'll find the migration. Right here, on our doorstep. For the rest of the year, it is wild Serengeti with all the resident game of the Masai Mara but without the people.
Each of the rooms is designed to fit into the complex geometry of the kopje and to make the most of this sensational location, its views and its natural space and light. The rooms are a blend of canvas, plaster and natural poles.
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There are twelve stone and thatch rooms, raised on wooden decking and all en-suite. Three have an adjoining twin room for children, sharing the bathroom. Each en-suite room is open-fronted, with mosquito netting that can be zipped closed, and canvas roll-downs if needed. There are canopied mosquito nets over the beds.
The bathrooms are enclosed by heavy netting, and contain a generous shower with hot and cold running water (provided by a solar system), and flush toilet.
Each room has a comfy day bed and chairs for relaxing on the verandah.
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris
Explore the Northern Serengeti with our fabulous and very experienced guides. Game drives allow you to get closer to the big game and cover greater distances so that you can explore further afield in this beautiful part of the Serengeti.
**Game drives are on a shared basis unless a private guide and vehicle have been pre-booked. Max six in a vehicle.
Walking safaris are available at Lamai in certain seasons. At times of year when the grass can be a bit higher walking is sometimes not possible so it is important to bear this in mind (typically between January - March and June).
Walking in the bush is a fantastic experience and one of our favourite safari pastimes. It gives you the chance to really learn about the intricacies of the African bush; to taste, touch, smell and feel Africa. You don't get as up close and personal to the big game, but you do meet the little guys, all equally important in the grand scheme of things.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
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5 Star
Tented Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Zawadi sits atop a cliff, with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, framed by swaying coconut palms and bougainvillea.
It is a private, intimate getaway beach retreat with only twelve spacious villas, each with its own private plunge pool.
Designed in an elegant laid back beach style, Zawadi is a relaxed luxury at its best, lying on one of the most coveted locations on the island of Zanzibar with breathtaking unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see.
At the center of the property the cliff recedes, creating a beautiful cove of pristine white sandy beach. Guests can enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean throughout the day regardless of tides and can go snorkeling straight from the beach.
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Zawadi infinity pool
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Ocean Front Villa
Bed : 1 double bed Occupancy : 2 adults Size : Approximately 100 m² Bathroom : Shower bath Private Plunge Pool with Ocean View: YES!
Surrounded by flowering bougainvillea and vistas of the Indian Ocean from every villa, guests have access to a pristine beach and lagoon for snorkelling and swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Ocean Front Villa
Bed : 1 double bed Occupancy : 2 adults Size : Approximately 100 m² Bathroom : Shower bath Private Plunge Pool with Ocean Views: YES!
Surrounded by flowering bougainvillea and vistas of the Indian Ocean from every villa, guests have access to a pristine beach and lagoon for snorkelling and swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Beach Drop Off, Boating, Natural History Tours, Snorkeling, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Beach, Boat Cruises, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Kayaking / Paddling, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Massages, Museums, Safaris, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Surfing, Tennis Court, Water Skiing, Wildlife Tours, Windsurfing
The Drift Wood Dining Room serves our award-winning dinners. Only the freshest island produce is used by our chef to create an authentic Zanzibar experience.
The Mswakini Beach Bar & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. Drinks are served throughout the day in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Once a month, the very special full moon party is organized here as well.
The Mali Mali Lounge and Bar opens for cocktails and drinks just before dinner. Lay back soak in the sea breeze and enjoy true Zanzibari hospitality.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Fast Facts
5 Star
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing