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Mount Meru Game Lodge, Arusha | Timbuktu Travel
Arusha

Mount Meru Game Lodge

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About Mount Meru Game Lodge

Superb refuge for guests and wildlife beneath ancient Mount Meru.
Flanked by the Usa River and the lodge's private wildlife sanctuary, this pretty homestead harks back to a time when naturalists first became bewitched by the continent and sought to exhaustively catalogue its every detail. Established by wildlife management expert Dr Andreas Von Nagy in 1959, Mount Meru Game Lodge retains something of its original charm (indeed, it's still in the hands of the original family). The connected sanctuary is home to plenty of wildlife – zebra, ostrich, colobus monkeys and various birds – many of which you watch from your porch or the breakfast table.
From $140 per person/per night
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18 Rooms
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The property

This lodge is filled with memories – old phonographs and photos, maps and a library full of cherished books. None is simply part of the decor – each object is linked with this historic home. The interior spaces are separated by broad archways, and furnished with stately yet unobtrusive pieces. There are a few sitting rooms with fireplaces, one of which has an unusual wall-to-wall stone hearth. Outside, the large patio is the ideal place to breakfast in the sun.

The rooms

The lodge's 18 guest rooms are each decorated in their own style. The oldest rooms have walls clad horizontally with wood, and rich wood floors. Newer rooms have brushed concrete floors and high ceilings. All have four-poster beds draped in gauze, plush mattresses and quality linens. Thirteen of the rooms have two extra-large double beds, while two offer single beds. There are two family units – one with adjoining rooms, the other self-contained with a separate room for three.

Activities

If you've returned from a busy safari circuit, or Kilimanjaro's slopes, there's every chance you'll want to simply enjoy the lodge's pleasures. But, once rested, you'll enjoy the sights. From the lodge, walk along the river to see the local action, from fishing and markets to village life. Take a bean-to-beverage tour of a local coffee farm, mountain bike the trails at the foot of Mount Meru, or wander among the wildlife on the lodge's extensive grounds.
Why we love it

Why we love it

Lingering over breakfast as zebras, ostriches, colobus monkeys and a menagerie of birdlife nibble and chatter nearby.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

This is the land of coffee and picking up a packet of locally-grown beans or grounds for a taste of Tanzania when you're back home is highly recommended.

Something to think about

Something to think about

Even if Meru is a stopover spot, think about staying a day or two longer to take advantage of the local forest walks and a fascinating coffee farm tour.
Plan your stay

How to book Mount Meru Game Lodge

How do I book Mount Meru Game Lodge?

Mount Meru Game Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Mount Meru Game Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge?

Stays at Mount Meru Game Lodge start from around $140 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Arusha

Dusty, rustic and a little bit quirky, there’s plenty to do in Arusha before or after a safari.