Access & Location
The house can be accessed via 5–10 minutes’ road transfer from Arusha Airport. Approached just off the main tarmac road from the city, it’s situated amidst coffee estates, with majestic Mount Meru rising behind.
Katambuga House
Stylish and elegant accommodation in Arusha with majestic Mount Meru in the backdrop
Living and dining areas, veranda, gardens, croquet lawns, and swimming pool
Four house rooms and a two-bedroom cottage for family use, all with private verandas
Estate walks and birding, biking, mountain hiking, coffee tasting, and excursions into Arusha
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Reliable favorite
A small and charming boutique lodge, with English country-style gardens and croquet lawns. It is still developing the warmth of some of the area’s more established properties, but with a swimming pool and homely main area with a fireplace, it is perfect for a relaxed and tranquil overnight before your safari and is only 5 minutes from Arusha Airport. It is currently one of our top choices in the area.
Activities
Katambuga House offers a variety of activities, both on site and farther afield. Here are a few examples:
Estate walks and birding
Biking
Mountain hiking
Coffee tasting
Excursions into Arusha
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The area’s estates are wonderful for walking, with their fragrant fields and brilliant birdlife. The nearest estate is Endurance Estate, which has amazing mountain views!
If you’re feeling energetic, you can explore the local farmland on a bike ride. This activity is fantastic for covering a lot of ground.
The Manduli mountains, situated 30 minutes’ drive from Katambuga, are a dream destination for hikers. And once you’ve made it to the top, you can catch your breath while admiring some spectacular scenery.
Head out to the Burka Estate, which is positioned on the slopes of Mount Meru. Here, you can sample some of the finest Arabica coffee, produced within farmland totalling over three hundred hectares.
Arusha boasts a wealth of attractions – shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, markets, museums, galleries, and more! Katambuga’s staff are happy to organize tours and other activities for you. For more details about the city, please click here.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The living and dining areas at Katambuga House are fairly modest in size yet with a very homely cabin-type feel.
The lounge features plenty of comfy seating around a cozy fireplace, while the welcoming dining area is the setting for delicious breakfasts. Guests can tuck in to a selection of cereals, homemade breads, seasonal fruit, yogurt, sausage, bacon, and eggs. You can also relax and dine on the house’s veranda, all the while enjoying gorgeous garden views. As well as beautiful flower-lined paths, the gardens contain croquet lawns and a swimming pool. The latter is flanked by another al fresco dining area, perfect for candlelit dinners and other meals.
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There are four bedrooms within the main house, in addition to a two-bedroom cottage in the grounds.
The four house rooms are paired, providing an alternative option for families when the cottage is unavailable. House rooms are well suited to families with older children, as well as to solos and couples. Each features a king-size bed or two queen-size beds, bedside stands and lighting, a writing desk and chair, and a comfortable seating corner. Additional amenities include mosquito nets, ceiling fans, an electric combination safe, and a hairdryer. En-suite facilities comprise flush toilet, washbasin, and shower, and every room flows into a covered veranda with lovely views over the property’s English country garden-style lawns! Cottage rooms are similarly appointed, and all rooms come with a great range of services – free Wi-Fi, daily maid, and laundry on request.
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