Legendary Lodge | Arusha
The Legendary Lodge is located on the outskirts of Arusha in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by a working coffee farm. It is within 15 minutes’ drive of Arusha Airport, which makes it an ideal base for the first or last night of a safari. You can enjoy views of Mount Meru from the privacy of your own garden cottage.
Dining is a highlight at The Legendary Lodge and we encourage you to indulge in the gourmet meals served at The Old Farmhouse. The food and service is excellent.
The spacious 10 One Bedroom Garden Cottages and 2 Two Bedroom Garden Cottages are on a split level and the accommodation and facilities are clearly luxurious. A very large bedroom suite is complemented by a huge bathroom with a tub and separate shower. They have a pleasant blend of African arts with modern comforts and old colonial style luxury. Beds are king-size and there is a fireplace. Additional services include a complimentary mini bar and fruit basket and wifi connection. Each cottage has a large veranda with impressive views of Mount Meru.
The cottages are set in gardens with manicured lawns and a blaze of tropical flowers. The cottages are complemented by the very homely main farmhouse building with its dining room, reception and library areas.
At the Legendary Lodge the tariff includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- All drinks except Champagnes, Cognacs, Premium brand spirits, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes.
Chargeable at the Legendary Lodge:
- Gratuities.
- Laundry.
- Champagnes, Cognacs, Premium brand spirits, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes.
The ten garden cottages each have private verandahs and stunning views of the lush gardens that make for the perfect place to relax before or after a safari. The interiors have been designed with a unique blend of African style combined with Western comforts and old world luxury.
Each en-suite cottage features king size beds with mosquito nets, a lounge with fireplace, satellite television, Wi-Fi connection, complimentary mini-bar, fruit basket and coffee and tea station. The bathrooms have a vanity with double basins, bathtub, rain shower, separate toilet and the full range of amenities.
Our two family cottages, Kahawa and Meru, both exude African elegance definitive through East African-inspired interiors. Each family cottage has two en-suite bedrooms connected by a spacious living room, fully furnished with satellite television and a fireplace.
They also a spacious verandah where you can enjoy al-fresco dining, and views of Mount Meru and the tranquil garden area. Both rooms allow access to the garden from the verandah which is surrounded by a coffee plantation.
The master bedroom has a king sized bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and bathtub, and the second bedroom has twin beds with an en-suite bathroom that has a shower.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Disability Services, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Room Service
There are trails in varying lengths throughout the gardens and plantation. Get active and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding areas by cycling, walking or running.
Enjoy al fresco dining in the lush gardens or on the verandah. We can arrange a delicious variety of cheeses and charcuteries in the garden or simply order something off of our wonderful menu.
Spend time with the whole family by enjoying a leisurely outdoor activity, with the fresh air and green surroundings of the estate providing a soothing backdrop for the game.
Ensure complete relaxation before or after safari with a selection of treatments 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 for the spa menu.
Shopping in Arusha is a wonderful cultural experience, and part of the fun is in bartering with the local vendor until both parties are happy with the price.
The Cultural Heritage Centre is one of the most comprehensive curio shops, boasting 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 heart- warming project dedicated to empowering the disabled community, Shanga produces unique hand-made products from recycled materials.
Legendary Lodge's own boutique also offers a range of jewellery, clothing and bags.
Please enquire for transfer options.
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.
Legendary Lodge is on the doorstep to a host of wonderful wilderness areas that make for fabulous day trip adventures. The national parks making up the Northern safari circuit are easily reachable by car or short flight in a small aircraft. They can be enjoyed on a day trip or longer and can be arranged on-site with the lodge manager.
Destinations include Arusha, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tarangire and Manyara national parks or the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Elevate your safari experience to a new level of excellence with the inclusion of an exclusive-use helicopter. Available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.
Now based out of Arusha for optimum flexibility, the sky is truly the limit.
Enquire for rates and further information.
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.
Your Stay
1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Garden Cottage
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping
Mwiba Lodge | Mwiba Wildlife Reserve
Mwiba River Lodge opened in summer 2013 in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, a private area of 51,000 hectares to the west of the Serengeti National Park.
This is an area where the large herds of the Great Migration settle between December and early March for the calving season. As it is not in the Park, it is not subject to Park restrictions, so off-road driving, night drives and game walks are all permitted. It comprises eight spacious rooms all with a double bed and a sofa bed, and an inside and outside shower, and bathtub and a flush toilet. The rooms are spread out and are about a 2 minutes’ walk from each other, so everything is very private.
It is built overlooking the river, and it is sculptured into the natural rocks, especially in the public areas of the dining room and lounge bar. There is an infinity pool and a well-frequented waterhole. You can lie by the swimming pool and watch the wildlife activity at the wildlife pool; the lodge has 24/7 water and electricity.
At Mwiba River Lodge the tariff includes:
- Meals.
- Accommodation.
- Tea & coffee, -mineral water, soft drinks, house wine and beers and some spirits.
- All game activities, including night drives and game walks as well as regular game drives.
- Laundry
Chargeable at Mwiba River Lodge:
- Gratuities.
- Champagnes, Cognacs, Premium brand spirits, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes.
Mwiba Lodge comprises of 10 spacious and elegant suites, each a vast double bed, a sofa and seating area, an outdoor deck, and an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and both an indoor and outdoor rain shower.
Each of the bedrooms can be configured as either a king, twin or triple configuration and the bed area is encompassed generously by a linen mosquito net.
ADJOINING SUITES:
Of the 10 tented suites, there are 2 pairs that are adjoining and suitable to accommodate guests who are travelling together. Suite #2 Mbili and #3 Tatu connect, as do #8 Nane and #9 Tisa.
The raised decks of these particular tented suites that are adjoining have been connected by wooden walkways to allow easy access between the suites thus making them ideal for families traveling with younger children.
The walkway between Suite Mbili and Suite Tatu is somewhat exposed and would not be suitable for children of toddler age to pass across unattended.
The connection between Suite Nane and Suite Tisa is comparatively closer with a wooden doorway providing access through a stone privacy wall linking the decks directly.
Please do note however that due to the rocky undulating nature of the site, it is not recommended that children younger than 10 years of age stay in the adjoining suite without an older sibling, parent or adult.
Each tented suite is identical in its layout, the standard of furnishings is consistent and both suites have sufficient privacy. Should two couples or adult guests traveling together wish to be accommodated close to each other, these adjoining suites are also perfectly appointed to be used as such. We will only ever accommodate guests from a combined party in the adjoining pairs of suites.
CHILDREN SHARING:
If a triple configuration is required, the sofa in the lounge area of the tented suite can be made up as an additional single bed. This is suitable to accommodate a child of 15 years or younger. In the event that the sofa is used as a bed, a portable mosquito net is hung.
The lodge has a portable cot available which can be used for an infant of 2 years or younger. It comes with a fitted mosquito net.
Guests staying at Mwiba Lodge have the option to experience a night under the stars in true expeditionary fashion. Fly-camping is the perfect off-grid getaway for those seeking a full immersion into the wilderness and, with no distractions, get closer to nature than anywhere else.
For couples, fly-camping offers a truly remote and romantic experience, and for families or groups of friends, this makes for an unforgettable adventure with nothing but canvas between you and the wild.
A bucket shower with warm water and a long drop loo are the facilities available to guests while fly-camping, and there is also the option to arrive or depart via a bush walk.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card, Room Service (24 hours)
At Mwiba, taking the opportunity to get out on foot is highly recommended. The terrain lends itself to walking, and the chance to get out of the vehicle, stretch one's legs, and zone in on the smaller things is one to be embraced.
Walks are always accompanied by an armed ranger, and for safety reasons we stipulate that we leave it to the discretion of the walking guide to determine whether a child is permitted on the walk or not.
At Mwiba, each party is allocated a private vehicle and guide, and guests are free to decide their own schedule. Spacious, open game viewing cars enhance the feeling of proximity to nature, and for keen photographers there is plenty of room for equipment and manoeuvring for that perfect angle.
Free access to Maswa Game Reserve allows clients to roam further afield, and for anyone staying three nights or more, entry to Ndutu or Southern Serengeti is complimentary. All in all, there is no shortage of game-viewing opportunities, and the chance to explore a variety of different terrains is guaranteed.
Unlike many reserves and parks, Mwiba grants guests the freedom to explore the nocturnal element of safari: under the light of the moon, the landscape seems magically different, and a different array of species come out of hiding.
The Hadzabe are a hunter-gatherer tribe indigenous to the area, and live in perfect symbiosis with their environment, which provides them with all their needs for food, medicine and shelter.
Guests have the incredibly special opportunity to accompany them for a morning as they move through the wilderness, foraging for food and following honey-guide birds to sweet treats.
With one of Mwiba's guides as an interlocutor, the Hadzabe can demonstrate their tradition of bow-and-arrow making, and share their folklore and history.
The Datoga are a warrior tribe with a lifestyle akin to the Masai, and therefore ancient enemies of theirs. The opportunity to visit them in their village is a magical way to gain insight into a proud and vibrant culture that is as much part of Mwiba's landscape as the wildlife is.
Dropping by late in the afternoon, guests are treated to the buzz of domesticity as the herders return home, and women busy themselves about their homestead in exquisite beaded and copper jewellery. They are delighted to show off their dwellings and rhythmic, joyous dancing in what is always a vibrant cultural exchange for all parties involved.
There is no better way to salute the end of a day on safari than with an ice-cold G&T in hand, watching the sun go down from somewhere beautiful.
The ultimate means of soothing away the bumps and bounces of hours on safari, for many this first massage is the beginning of many more...
Elevate your safari experience to a new level of excellence with the inclusion of our private helicopter, exclusive to Legendary Expeditions.
Revel in the freedom to explore hundreds of of thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness: from the wide-open plains, dramatic volcanoes and mirror-like lakes to the spectacular geological formation of the Great East African Rift Valley which tears through 7000km of Africa’s most ancient landscape.
Available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.
Max 4 adults OR 2 adults & 3 children (luggage restrictions apply).
Guests staying at Mwiba Lodge have the option to experience a night under the stars in true expeditionary fashion. Fly-camping is the perfect off-grid getaway for those seeking a full immersion into the wilderness and, with no distractions, get closer to nature than anywhere else.
For couples, fly-camping offers a truly remote and romantic experience, and for families or groups of friends, this makes for an unforgettable adventure with nothing but canvas between you and the wild.
A bucket shower with warm water and a long drop loo are the facilities available to guests while fly-camping, and there is also the option to arrive or depart via a bush walk.
Your Stay
5 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Luxury Tented Suite
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine