Legendary Lodge
premier Camp | Arusha, Tanzania
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Located on the outskirts of Arusha among lush tropical gardens and surrounded by a working coffee farm, Legendary Lodge is one-of-a-kind in Tanzania. View the verdant slopes of Mount Meru from the privacy of your garden cottage while the attentive staff takes care of your every whim. Enjoy outstanding service in your own individual residence or in the colonial main house.
Our Expert Says
This is among the loveliest and most relaxing places to stay in all of Africa's safari-hub cities. Set among colorful flowers and well-trimmed lawns, this authentic colonial lodge offers the feel of old-time Africa, as well as uncommon comforts in the individual chalets. It’s so welcoming and comfortable that when staying here on arrival in Africa, I find it hard to head out on safari!
– Ben Bressler
The Lodge
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Number of Rooms: 12
Legendary Lodge offers a variety of deluxe accommodations. Ten deluxe garden cottages have private verandas and magnificent views of Mount Meru. Interiors blend African arts and crafts, vintage colonial-style luxury and modern comforts. Each has a lounge with fireplace, king-size bed, en suite bathroom with tub, shower and a full range of amenities, and a complimentary mini-bar and fruit basket. The two-bedroom Kahawa Cottage and Meru Cottage are ideal for families. Tucked within their own private gardens, each has a lounge, dining room, kitchenette and wrap-around veranda. Wake-up calls are accompanied by a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, followed by a buffet of fruits, cereals, pastries and full English breakfast. Enjoy a soothing massage or facial at the on-site spa, or work out at the nearby recreation center with full gym, steam room, pool, tennis and squash courts, and running track.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom with tub and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner and soap
- Hair dryer
- Fireplace
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee in room
- 220v charging outlets in room
- In-room safe
- Central pool
- Spa (extra cost)
- Fitness center
- Wi-Fi in rooms and main area
- Laundry service (extra cost)
- Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
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 |
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 |