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
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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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
Forest Chem Chem | Chem Chem Concession
The perfect setting for a family-centric safari, Forest Chem Chem is a place for delighting in shared adventures and making memories around a crackling campfire. Here, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury. What sets this elegant tented camp apart is its secluded location, which envelops you in an enchanted African woodland for an experience that fully immerses you in your wild surroundings. This is the place to foster a deep, unwavering connection with your loved ones, the Tanzanian wilderness, and yourself.
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Freedom and connection are the foundations of Forest Chem Chem where you will find 3 vintage-style tents and a family suite. Only available as a private camp, Forest Chem Chem is ideal for those travelling together looking for space to explore.
Each large, double tent offers a king-size bed (which can be converted to twins) and the double-sized family tent offers both a king and a twin bedroom. Each en-suite bathroom includes an indoor and outdoor shower as well as a vanity, toilet and dressing area.
Forest Chem Chem is the opportunity to experience a bush camp of your own. Here, in the heart of Tanzania, are some of the most densely populated wildlife areas the country has to offer. This is due to our proximity to not one, but two national parks, and the resurrection of an ancient migratory corridor through this land as a result of the conservation work by the Chem Chem Foundation.
Forest Chem Chem’s facilities include: * Three vintage tents, including one family vintage tent * Indoor & outdoor showers * Dressing gown and slippers * Molton Brown toiletries * 'In room’ safe * Standing fans * Wi-Fi * Mini bar * Hairdryer * Mosquito Net * In-room yoga mat
CAMP RATE PER NIGHT ONLY
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Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area
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Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Hot Air Ballooning, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Each booking includes a private guide and an open safari vehicle (10-seater). An extra vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost for more flexibility.
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Set off on game drives to explore our exclusive-use protected wildlife area or Tarangire National Park with your private guide and vehicle. Night game drives are only available in our exclusive-use protected wildlife area.
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Elevated among ancient branches, our baobab lookout deck makes for an unforgettable sundowner spot. Sip on your drink of choice and bid the day farewell as you watch the region’s nocturnal wildlife start to stir.
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Swap safari stories around the fire as you and your loved ones join our chefs in preparing a delicious meal.
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With prime positions at the edge of two watering holes that teem with birds and wildlife, our photography hides are the perfect spots to snap showstopping wildlife shots.
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Take a drive to the shores of Lake Manyara and set off on a nature walk through the ecosystem accompanied by your guide. Tap into your guide’s wealth of knowledge to learn more about the landscape, flora, and fauna as you walk.
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Witness the delicate balance between local communities and our protected wildlife area with a sunrise hike up the nearby Vilimia Vitatu Hill. Set out at dawn to scale the hill before stopping at the top to survey the vastness of the land we work to protect while sipping on a steaming hot drink.
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Visit a Maasai village for an interactive and engaging glimpse into this proud culture. Learn about the Maasai way of life and share experiences and stories.
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Explore Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage through an interactive visit to a nearby Barabaig boma. Immerse yourself in the Barabaig’s pastoral way of life, learning about their vibrant traditions and culture.
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Rise with the dawn and glide over the tops of acacias and ancient baobabs as the sun climbs the sky. Available at an additional cost. Enquire for more information.
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Forest Chem Chem offers a selection of interactive and engaging activities to keep your children entertained.
Search for wildlife tracks with your guide and make a mould of the footprints to take home as a souvenir.
Decorate safari-themed cupcakes.
Venture out on an in-camp nature walk in search of wildlife tracks.
Beading and making a bracelet with Maasai women.
Arts and crafts.
Petanque.
Board games.
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Take to the skies to explore the Tanzanian wilderness from above. Enquire for more information on trips and rates. Booking prior to arrival is essential.
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Enjoy your choice of continental-style fresh fruits, cereals, homemade yoghurt, and freshly baked pastries. We also offer a selection of hot breakfasts.
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Lunch is a selection of 'family-style' sharing plates for the table. Dinner is a 3-course set menu.
Ponya: Our specially designed ‘Ponya’ (meaning ‘to heal’ in Swahili) breakfast, lunch and dinner menus spotlight health-centric dishes made from nutrient-rich, freshly sourced ingredients (including herbs from our garden).
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Enjoy lunch, dinner, or sundowners in the al fresco dining areas within the camp.
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Picnic breakfasts or lunches can be packed in hampers for full-day activities. We also pack hampers for morning coffee stops and sundowners.
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Swap the camp setting for an intimate lantern-lit dinner beneath the branches of an ancient baobab tree. Here, you’ll swap stories around the campfire before tucking into a special multi-course meal prepared on-site by our team of chefs.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Songa Migrational Camp follows the path of the Great Migration, relocating twice yearly between the northern and southern Serengeti. Guests are granted a front-row seat to the procession of more than two million wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle as they traverse the great grass plains.
In its northern location, Songa is primely positioned among the rolling hills of the Kogatende region. This location sets you in the heart of the action as the mega herds prepare to undertake the dramatic Mara River crossings (typically occurring between July and October).
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Tented Rooms
Songa Migrational Camp has 10 exquisite en-suite tented rooms, each with an indoor shower, flushing toilet and double vanity. All tented rooms can be set up as twin/king and can accommodate an extra bed (stretcher bed). The decor takes inspiration from the camp's striking setting, from the inky blue skies to the burnt orange sunsets that herald the day's end.
Available at an additional cost and must be booked prior to your arrival.
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Enjoy a continental-style spread of fresh fruits, cereals, homemade yogurt, and freshly baked pastries. A selection of hot breakfasts are also on offer.
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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1x Family Tent
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5 Star
Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Alfajiri Beach Villa | Diani Beach
Alfajiri Beach Villas is located on the edge of Diani Beach in Kenya and overlooks the white sands and Indian Ocean. The villa includes two double bedrooms and a twin room, all adorned with bespoke furnishings and equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi access and minibars. Guests can indulge in private a la carte dining, either al fresco or within the comfort of their villa, paired with South African and South American wines and local spirits. The villa’s amenities include a private infinity pool and a private garden, as well as luxury services including a private driver and in-villa spa treatments.
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Beach Villa Rooms
In Beach Villa up to 4 adults and 4 teenagers / children can be accommodated in the 2 double rooms on the ground floor and in one twin and one double on the first floor.
The 2 double rooms on the ground floor are ideal for 4 adults (two couples). The twin room on the first floor is ideal for children. All these bedrooms have their own bathrooms and have air conditioning and mosquito nets.
An additional double room on the first floor has no AC but has a fan and mosquito net. This villa is deal for families with children friends or a couple that wants complete privacy.
Beach Villa
In Beach Villa up to 4 adults and 4 teenagers / children can be accommodated in the 2 double rooms on the ground floor and in 1 twin and 1 double on the first floor. The 2 double rooms on the ground floor are ideal for 2 couples. The twin room on the first floor is ideal for children.
All of these three bedrooms have their own bathroom and are air conditioned with mosquito nets. An additional double room on the first floor has no air conditioning but has a fan and mosquito net.
This villa is deal for families with children, friends, or a couple that wants complete privacy.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Secure Parking
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower
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Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Room Service