Ngurdoto Lodge
traditional Camp | Arusha, Tanzania
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Ngurdoto Lodge is situated high in the foothills of Mount Meru, 17 miles east of the town of Arusha in northern Tanzania. Just a stone’s throw from Arusha National Park and overlooking the majestic snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge is an ideal starting point for safaris departing to Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife parks.
Our Expert Says
Just six bungalows, views of Kilimanjaro and nearby Arusha National Park make this a lovely stopover if you have one or two nights in Arusha.
– Ben Bressler
The Lodge
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Number of Rooms: 9
Ngurdoto Lodge features seven spacious yet cozy guesthouses built in the traditional Meru style of round rooms with conical thatched roofs. Each cottage has modern, comfortable furnishings, en suite bathrooms and views of lush forest or mountain summits. Each guesthouse sleeps two adults. One larger unit with central lounge and fireplace is ideal for families or friends traveling together. There are also two small en suite guest rooms on the upper level of the main lodge building. The on-site restaurant serves delectable fare incorporating fresh produce from the lodge’s own vegetable garden. Enjoy the natural rock swimming pool or relax with a drink on the veranda amid tranquil, bird-filled gardens and vistas of the snowy dome of Kilimanjaro, 31 miles away. Arusha National Park, right on the doorstep, is home to an abundance of wild animals. Optional excursions are available to nearby farms, markets and Wameru villages, offering insights into tribal life and traditions. Coffee plantation tours and walking safaris with the Masai living nearby are also among the many activity options for guests.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Shampoo and soap
- Hair dryer upon request
- 220v charging outlets in room
- Central pool
- Internet access
- Laundry (extra cost)
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 |
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