Access & Location
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is located on the outskirts of Arusha, only 30 minutes by car from Kilimanjaro International Airport, making it an ideal base at the beginning or end of a northern Tanzania safari.
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Historic family-owned safari lodge on the slopes of Mount Meru just outside Arusha
Main house with living room, bar, dining room, terrace, pool, spa, boutique
A selection of rooms, suites, and cottages set within the lodge’s beautifully kept gardens
Forest walks, boating, birding, horse-riding, coffee farm tours, Arusha National Park and Mount Meru visits, cultural tours, yoga
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Good option
Due to the fact that Ngare Sero is off the main road, I’ll only use this property for a two-night stay or more; it’s simply too far to travel for a one-night stay. But what a property – heaps of character and a wonderful home-from-home feel. My favorite Arusha lodge overall.
Activities
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge offers plenty of activities, both on-site and around Arusha, for guests passing through the area before or after a safari.
Forest walks
Boating
Birding
Horse riding
Coffee farm tours
Arusha National Park and Mount Meru visits
Cultural tours
Yoga
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Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is surrounded by 50 acres of verdant forest with a stunning array of indigenous and exotic flora and fauna. Explore this spectacularly biodiverse area, taking in the birdlife, crystal-clear lake, and perhaps even spotting a troop of black-and-white colobus monkeys as they swing in the canopies overhead.
The lodge’s homemade flat-bottom boat can seat up to eight guests for a tranquil ride on its private lake, home to many kinds of frogs, freshwater crabs, and fish, including barbel, sword-tails, and trout.
There are some 500 species of birds in the Arusha area, and more than 200 can be seen around Ngare Sero forest, including herons, fish eagles, and hornbills. Keen ornithologists might also like to visit other great locations for birdwatching in the diverse habitats of Mount Meru.
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge has five of its own horses, so guests can experience riding on the grounds or on the hilly slopes of Mount Meru.
Enjoy a 2-hour tour of a neighbouring coffee farm, where you’ll be guided around the coffee plantation, learn about coffee processing, and enjoy a fresh cup of fragrant coffee.
On the slopes of Mount Meru, Arusha National Park is a wonderful wildlife habitat where you can stop for the day and admire giraffe, hippo, buffalo, and elephant. Guests can also take short walks on the mountain with its mystical forest and lake habitats.
Accompanied by a staff member, visit one of the local villages, where you’ll see homes, primary and secondary schools, and an orphanage in the vicinity of Ngare Sero forest.
The tranquil grounds of Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge are perfect for a private or group yoga session. Surrounded by nature and birdsong, enjoy an expertly led class in a scenic spot overlooking the lake.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The main house at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge retains many of the original features, including long colonial verandas, perfect for gazing out at the forest on a clear day.
There’s a dining room with an outside patio and a romantic lakeside pavilion where guests can dine privately. Next to the reception, you’ll find a welcoming bar, and the living room has a crackling fireplace ideal for the chilly Arusha nights. The 30-meter pool is nestled within gardens of ginger, bougainvillea, heliconia, and jacaranda trees, with distant views of Mount Meru. Next to the pool, the spa tent is a tranquil place to enjoy a massage on request. Guests can also take soothing private or group yoga classes by the lake under the forest canopy. The JUA KALI boutique supports local artisans through the sale of jewelry, crafts, clothing, and books.
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The accommodation at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge includes ten garden rooms, three suites, and four charming cottages set within the lodge’s lush gardens.
Overlooking the lawns, with views of bougainvillaea and jacaranda, the garden rooms feature king-size Zanzibar beds or twin beds, and ottoman sofas that can be used as a third single bed on request. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and a dressing area. On the first floor of the main house, the beautifully decorated suites offer king-size beds, separate lounge areas, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from a shared veranda. The two-bedroom Kilimanjaro Summit Suite is located in the roof space of the main house with panoramic Kili views, as well as vistas of the forest reserve and the lake. It features a separate living and dining area, tastefully decorated with antiques and oriental rugs, and two bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower and bath with a view.
Small Farm Cottage has its own shaded patio and garden, ideal for one or two travellers, while Big Farm Cottage is a private two-bedroom villa with views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro from its balcony. Additional beds can be set up in the living room, and there’s a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living and dining area. The three-bedroom Colobus Cottage is surrounded by gorgeous gardens full of blossom and citrus trees – the perfect sanctuary for families, friends, or small groups. Finally, Pool Cottage features two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an idyllic outside sitting area shaded by towering palms.
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