Ngaresero Mountain Lodge

Set in lush gardens amid forest and crystal clear waters on the slopes of Mount Meru, Ngare Sero is the ideal base for a safari. The snows of Kilimanjaro form a splendid backdrop and a sun downer on the verandah while watching the changing colours of the glaciers is an unforgettable experience. The lodge was created from a farmhouse built at the turn of the century. It has just ten rooms and provides personal service to Lodge residents only. Thick walls, heavy timber beams and period décor, impart comfort and charm. The gardens contain a profusion of trees and flowers, two hundred species of birds have been recorded. Troupes of Sykes and colobus monkeys inhabit the forest and grounds. The keen angler can try his hand at still-water fly-fishing for specimen rainbow trout. Arusha National Park is close and Kilimanjaro International Airport is just half an hour away.

 

The Lodge is 20 km east of Arusha on the Moshi Road. Just 1.5km from the main road is a jacaranda avenue leading to a foot-bridge. The Lodge is reached by crossing the lake and climbing steps up through the gardens or by driving around our forest reserve to reach the car park. It is equidistant between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and the Arusha Airport, both of which are reached in about half an hour. We can meet guests at the airports and transfer them between the lodge and Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport. KLM has daily flights direct from Europe.

We have eight garden rooms each of approximately 40 square metres furnished with double bed and a third occasional bed. In the main house are two suites of approximately 55 square metres. These share the main balcony and the Kilimanjaro view.

Nature Walk - Explore the fifty acres of forest, lake and beautiful gardens which will reveal an array of indigenous and exotic flora and fauna. Cold springs rise in the forest and feed a crystal clear lake containing barbel and trout. Troops of Sykes monkeys and black and white colobus monkeys are to be seen in the forest. This rich habitat contains a great diversity of birds. If you are a herpetologist you will enjoy the species diversity along the lake shore.
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Bird watching - Over two hundred species of birds have been observed around Ngare Sero including 16 species of herons and resident fish eagles. Over five hundred species of birds occur in the Arusha area. We offer to show ornithologists other great locations for bird watching in the diverse habitats on the slopes of Mount Meru.

Culture Tour - Let one of our staff walk you through the villages of his Wameru people. Observe their intensive agro-forestry practices of mixed farming and livestock keeping.

Coffee Farm Tour - Let us arrange a two hour tour of our neighbouring coffee farm. You will be guided on a beautiful one hour walk around the coffee plantation, then learn about coffee processing at the factory. Finish the tour by enjoying a fresh cup of coffee with cakes of choice. Return home with some fresh roasted Mount Meru supreme coffee.

Trout Farm Tour - Down stream from the cold water Ngare Sero springs is our rainbow trout farm where we organically culture trout to provide our guests with fresh fish and to stock the lake. We generate our own electricity with a hydroelectric turbine to power most of the trout farm and lodge. Let us show you around this environmentally friendly method of aquaculture.

Trout Fishing - Try your hand at still water fly fishing for specimen rainbow trout. Bring your own fly rod or use one of ours. Take your catch to the kitchen where we will prepare the fish to your liking. Our record catch is 3.6kg or 8lbs.

Horse Riding - Learn or practise horse riding in our dressage size paddock or venture along the sawdust trails within the grounds of Ngare Sero Lodge. If you are a confident rider, our syce will guide you through village and forest trails along the valleys and ridges of Mount Meru.

Yoga and Meditation - Take private or group Hatha and Ashtanga yoga classes by the lake under the forest canopy. Learn meditation techniques or just meditate in the calm serenity of Ngare Sero Lodge. Yoga groups are welcome to bring their own yoga instructors. We provide organic vegetarian and health foods. Special requests are welcome.

Massage - On request we arrange either Chinese, Swedish or healing Ayurvedic massages which are ideal for before and after a safari.

Sauna - Take a sauna then dare a cold dip in the refreshing swimming pool.

Swimming - Swim or relax in the 30 metre pool amid the colourful gardens of ginger, bougainvillea, heliconia and jacaranda trees, with a splendid view of Mount Meru.

Croquet - Enjoy or learn to play a relaxing game of croquet while sipping a drink of choice.

Romantic Dinner - Enjoy the ambience of a romantic dinner and drinks, al fresco, under the forest canopy by the lake to the accompaniment of nature’s night chorus.

Pure Relaxation - We promise you absolute serenity and peace from noise pollution at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge. Just enjoy the natural chorus of sounds from the forest and lake.

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