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Set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the Mount Meru Game Lodge is nestled between the Usa river and the sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to water buffalo, birds and monkeys, including the elusive Colobus monkey. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), the lodge is an ideal starting point for your safari.
The lodge & sanctuary date back to 1959 when Dr. Von Nagy bought the property as a family home. The main building dates back to the 1930's and was originally the farm manager's house. In the first half of the 1900's most of the area on the southern slopes of Mount Meru were coffee plantations.
Dr. Von Nagy's was passionate about animals and he quickly turned his family home into an animal sanctuary and orphanage. He setup the Mount Meru Wildlife Reserve in order to protect the wildlife on Mount Meru, what is now part of Arusha National Park. He also helped the government to establish the Wildlife Collage and used his animal sanctuary and orphanage as a training facility for the students. His home and passion attracted visitors from far and wide, rooms were added to accommodate his visitors and the lodge was born.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
The standard double rooms are provided with kingsize four-poster beds with fitted mosquito nets.
All rooms have WIFI.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
The standard single rooms are provided with a large single (4x7) four-poster bed with fitted mosquito nets.
All rooms have WIFI.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
There are several triple room configurations available.
Option 1: one king size double bed (6x7) and one large single bed (4x7). This room is ideal for a family with child
Option 2: three separate beds. This option is ideal for adults traveling together.
Option 3: one king size double bed and one large single bed in separate rooms sharing a bathroom. This room is ideal for family with a grown child/teenager
These rooms are provided with four-poster beds with fitted mosquito nets.
All rooms have WIFI.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
The twin rooms are provided with four-poster beds with fitted mosquito nets.
All rooms have WIFI.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
The single unit family room is fitted with one king size double bed and two large single beds. This room is ideal for families with two kids. Extra beds can be added.
The family room is provided with a desk, bedside tables, room safe, bedside lambs, four-poster beds with fitted mosquito nets, duvets (with addition blankets provided), large and small pillows for reading.
All rooms have WIFI.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge offers 18 rooms surrounding the main lodge building. The rooms overlook the gardens, the Usa river and the game sanctuary. Rooms vary in style depending when they were built. Some of the cottages were built in 1959 out of wood others were built in the 1960's and 1970 's using burnt bricks. All the rooms are en suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.
The inter-connected family room is provided with one king size bed in one room and two queen size beds in the second room. This room is ideal for families. Extra beds can be added.
The interconnected family room is provided with a desk, room safe, bedside tables, bedside lambs, four-poster beds with fitted mosquito nets, duvets (with addition blankets provided), large and small pillows for reading.
All rooms have WIFI.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Conference Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Chauffer Service, Credit Card, Room Service
Mount Meru Game Lodge offers unique ‘Cultural and Educational’ walks into Usa River, a small township of approximately 20,000 inhabitants located a few minutes on foot from the property. These walks provide a unique insight to our guests, without the nuisance factor of hawkers, on what authentic life for Tanzanians really entails. They are guided by our own staff, are offered free of charge to guests of the lodge and are very much appreciated by all who participate in them. (The walk takes about two hours).
Cultural & Educational walks offered FOC
This ride will take you through the farms and villages at the foot of Mount Meru and surrounding areas. Rides are generally 2 to 3 hours long and can be tailored to any fitness levels.
Mountain Biking 35 USD Per Person
Enjoy the coolness of the forest with lots of birds and monkeys overhead. Our naturalist will lead the way and explain the flora and fauna of the area (It Takes about 1½ - 2 hours).
Lake Duluti Walk 35 USD per person + 30 USD Transport per minibus (1 to 5 people)
This is in a small peaceful Crater Lake (Lake Duluti) that is located close to Arusha town. You will enjoy a 2 hour canoe ride while viewing water birds and the pristine surrounding forest.
It is the best way to spend a relaxing morning or lazy afternoon on water and in touch with nature.
Canoeing 35 USD per person + 30 USD for Transport per minibus (1 to 5 people)
Take a tour in a local coffee farm and learn how farmers plant coffee trees, take care of the plantation and pick ripe coffee berries. Experience different steps from drying, roasting and grinding. Make your own cup of coffee while enjoying a magnificent view of the Lake Duluti (two to three hours).
Coffee Tour 30 USD pp + 30 USD for Transport per minibus (1 to 5 people)