Arumeru River Lodge

traditional Camp | Arusha, Tanzania

(4.00)
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Just half an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the luxurious Arumeru River Lodge offers a lovely introduction to Africa or a respite from the rigors of safari. Built on a lush 12-acre site that was formerly a coffee plantation and set on the banks of the Arurmeru River, the lodge’s tropical gardens perfumed with the scent of Angel’s Trumpet trees are dreamlike. Take a deep breath – you’ve arrived in East Africa!

The Lodge | Facilities & Amenities | Wildlife Viewing & Activities | Safari Itineraries | Climate | Camp Reviews
Photo of Rick Guthke

Our Expert Says

After a long flight to Africa, Arumeru is a relaxing choice to unwind and adjust to the new local time. Strolling among the blooming tropical flowers and relaxing with a bird book or novel by the pool, you may not want to start your safari.

– Rick Guthke

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The Lodge

Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Number of Rooms: 21

The impressive architecture of the lodge’s open-roofed construction combined with a passion for detail will immediately capture your eye. Spacious, tastefully decorated chalets with private bathrooms are nested in a garden famous for its botanical specimens. This tropical retreat bursts with birdlife. Hornbill, ibis, weavers, sunbirds, and guinea fowl are just a few species you may observed while enjoying a drink on your private terrace. Keep an eye out, too, for tiny dik-dik antelope running by. The large solar-heated pool at the center of the garden is surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation. Other inviting features of the lodge include an open fireplace, cozy Safari Bar and “Migration Restaurant,” offering the perfect blend of exotic African flavors and international standards, with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Arumeru River Lodge also offers a variety of activities that can all be booked here on short notice.

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Facilities & Amenities

  • En suite bathroom with shower
  • Shampoo and soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room fan
  • 220v charging outlets in room
  • In-room safe
  • Central pool
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Wi-Fi in main area
  • Laundry (extra cost)
  • Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

While Arusha is most often a gateway city to the spectacular national parks and wildlife reserves of Tanzania, the easily accessible Arusha National Park has varying concentrations and species of wildlife. The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced in the area. Other typical sightings in Arusha National Park may include warthogs, monkeys and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements.

Country Park/Reserve
Buffalo
Elephant
Giraffe
Hyena
Leopard
Zebra
Tanzania Arusha
Usually viewed
Frequently viewed
Occasionally viewed
Sporadically viewed
Rarely to never viewed

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Climate

Month Max Min Rainfall
January 79° F 61° F 0.31 in
26° C 16° C 8 mm
February 82° F 61° F 0.37 in
27° C 16° C 9 mm
March 80° F 62° F 0.91 in
26° C 16° C 23 mm
April 76° F 63° F 1.43 in
24° C 17° C 36 mm
May 73° F 60° F 0.94 in
22° C 15° C 24 mm
June 71° F 58° F 0.3 in
21° C 14° C 8 mm
July 70° F 57° F 0.17 in
21° C 13° C 4 mm
August 73° F 57° F 0.07 in
22° C 13° C 2 mm
September 77° F 57° F 0.16 in
25° C 13° C 4 mm
October 80° F 60° F 0.91 in
26° C 15° C 23 mm
November 79° F 61° F 1.31 in
26° C 16° C 33 mm
December 79° F 61° F 0.73 in
26° C 16° C 19 mm

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Reviews for Arumeru River Lodge

(4.00)

Review Arumeru River Lodge
Month of travel: February
"Our flight arrived too late for us to see the countryside. There was also a grid power outage for a large area so our car trip to the lodge was quite dark. The lodge has generator backup so we were warmly received. The next day was quite foggy so there was no possibility of any view anywhere. The grounds are quite beautiful. Learning the former history of the building as a coffee plantation house prior to the demise of the Tanzania coffee industry was quite interesting. The food was good but not great and I wonder if the simplicity of the food had to do with the limited power available to the kitchen. My room was lovely and very much in keeping with the ambiance of the area. We left the next afternoon so we were not able to enjoy the entire facility."
- w. overton
Month of travel: January
"Arumeru was fine, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I guess we were close to town, because we could hear something being projected over loud speakers (a sermon or political speech, maybe), and it was rather distracting. This could happen anywhere I guess. Room was full of small crickets by nightfall, and our back patio door wouldn't stay closed/locked. The hotel is a bit stark, we had a great patio, but no chairs on it. The room was fine, but no rugs, a bit cold and sparse."
- A. Torphy
Month of travel: January
"We arrived around 10 pm and I couldn't believe there was a friendly and welcoming staff ready to take care of us after a long flight. They were very accommodating in fixing a light dinner for us. We then crawled into comfortable beds. We woke up to be amazed at the stunning landscaping. We could see Mt. Meru from the breakfast patio. Birds were flying everywhere, the most fragrant flowers blooming-- we had arrived in Africa! "
- A. Kovacek

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