Kigongoni Lodge

About Kigongoni Lodge

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Kigongoni Lodge is about 20 minutes east of Arusha on a hillside site with great views of the surrounding countryside, including Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro when the clouds lift.

There are eighteen cottages, built in traditional African style and materials and each with a private verandah. There is also one family cottage with two rooms. All beds have mosquito netting. The rooms, cocktail lounge and restaurant - all with fireplaces -are furnished in an intimate and comfortable manner, maximizing the site''s unique views and natural features. The meals are prepared using organically-grown produce from their own garden where possible, and the food is of a high standard.

It has a great swimming pool, with loungers.

Fair Trade / Responsible Travel:

Kigongoni Lodge is an excellent example of how tourism can help local charities. Most of its profits go to Sibusiso, the neighbouring clinic for mentally disabled children and their parents. Additionally, Sibusiso regularly receives donations from Kigongoni guests who pay a visit to the foundation. Through Kigongoni, recurrent funding of Sibusiso is secured.

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Highlights

A great example of a business helping a local charity.
Attractive grounds with great views of the nearby mountains.
High quality local grown food.

Situation

Kigongoni Lodge is located on an historic 70-acre coffee farm near Arusha, amid natural forest. Sitting on a hilltop with lush gardens, the lodge offers breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru.

Activities

Nature walks through the lodge's forests and coffee farm; guided village walks; canoeing on Lake Duluti; Visits to the Subusiso school.

Facilities

18 spacious cottages and one family room, all of which are ensuite and have a private verandah with a view of either Mount Meru or Kilimanjaro. The lodge also offers indoor and outdoor dining areas, a lounge and bar and a swimming pool.

Child policy

Children of all ages can be accommodated.

Open

Open all year round.

Best time

Tanzania's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November.

Inclusions

Guided walks and visits to Sibusiso School.

Meals

Guests can be accommodated on a bed and breakfast, full or half board basis.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

Tribes Advisor

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I thought this was a lovely little place. It's quite different in the Arusha area as it feels more like a modern, almost South African style of decor and furnishings, particularly in the main building. The gardens and pool are lovely and it's got a relaxed, friendly feel.

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, visited here 2008

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