Legendary Lodge

A COLONIAL GEM FROM A BYGONE ERA

On the western side of Arusha at the foot of the magnificent Mount Meru lies east African luxury which can only be experienced at Legendary Lodge. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and a century old coffee estate, the twelve colonial style cottages with their modern Afro-European architecture and décor are both exclusive and enchanting.

This beautiful homestead has been in its current ownership since the early 1980s however it was only in 2005 that the lodge was returned to the classic welcoming home that it is today.

Enjoy five star indulgences, spacious living, fine dining and the natural charm of local Tanzanians. The staff are dedicated to exceeding your expectations and anticipating your every need.

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GBP £529

USD $645

EUR €608

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Lodge Information:

Number of guest suites; 10 one bedroom cottages (20 beds); 2 two bedroom cottages (8 beds)

Maximum number of guests 28

Children: Yes

Swimming pool; Yes

Electricity: Yes -- 220 volt power supply

Plug points: Adapters provided in rooms; converters provided upon request

WiFi: Yes

Television: Yes

Private dining: Yes

Outdoor dining: Available upon request; weather permitting

Spa services: Yes

Fitness centre: Yes

Yoga: Yes

Safari shop: Yes

History

The history of the original farmhouse is linked to that of Goodall Bloom, the son of Jewish parents Barnett and Ellen Bloom. Born in the mid 1870s in Russia (currently Latvia), Goodall was almost 20 when his family immigrated to Manchester, England. Almost a decade later, Goodall emigrated once again, this time to Arusha, Tanganyika.

Together with his wife, Jan, the established Arusha’s first hotel, “Blooms”, that would later become The Arusha Hotel. Goodall subsequently went into business farming coffee on what was to become known as Selian Coffee Estate, and Poli (Isaac), his son, lived in this very farmhouse.

Today

Today century old coffee trees and lush gardens thrive in Arusha’s temperate climate, guests are invited to embrace the 12 Colonial style cottages that boast elegant interiors, African arts and crafts and modern comforts.

Location and Surroundings

This vibrant city is the ideal stop to recover from an international arrival or to dust yourself off at the end of a successful safari. Legendary Lodge makes for the most perfect home from home on your way to or way back from either safari or climbing Mt Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru (or both).

Arusha has been described as green, lush and definitely cool. Surrounded by some of Africa’s most famous landscapes and National Parks, at approximately 1,540m (5,053 feet) above sea level, Arusha is home to fertile lands that nurture coffee plantations, bananas and horticultural undertakings of various private farmers.

Mount Meru stands cloud bound above the town, the 9Th highest mountain in Africa, yet “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing” -Barry Finlay, Kilimanjaro and Beyond.

Arusha started as a small garrison town and was officially declared a city on 1 July 2006 by the Tanzanian government. German colonialists founded it in the 1900s when the territory was part of German East Africa and it was named after the local tribe, Wa Arusha.The historical climate in Arusha has the long rains from late March until June, and the short rains from October to December. Long rains fall in heavy downpours, often accompanied by thunderstorms, whilst the short rains tend to be much smaller downpours with sunny intervals

By air:

Kilimanjaro and Arusha Airports

By Car:

Private transfer with Safari vehicle

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