ABOUT

The main house features four bedrooms with king-sized beds. An additional four bedrooms are located in the adjacent family cottages, each offering two interconnecting rooms. Katambuga House has a swimming pool to help counter any summer heat and the lodge gardens are the perfect sanctuary for any bird-watching enthusiast.

The lodge is located less than 10 minutes from Arusha airport in a perfect location to serve as a starting point for a North Tanzanian safari.

Rooms

Katambuga House’s rooms offer a high standard of accommodation and service. All rooms open up to covered verandas, furnished with lounging chairs to overlook the tropical gardens and grand views further afield, making it a perfect place to relax before or after a safari. Airy and well-lit, all the rooms have spacious en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and feature electric combination safes, hair dryers, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, a writing desk and a comfortable sitting corner.

Experiences & Activities

There is plenty to do around Katambuga House. Coffee production is a primary source of income for Tanzanians and a visit to the Burka estate is a must, or hike and cycle in the Arusha countryside, explore the Arusha National Park – and possibly even climb Mount Meru.

On an Arusha city tour you will experience the vibrant chaos and the juxtaposition between colonial, traditional, and new. Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre for African Art, gemstone centres, or the Shanga Centre for disabled artists, where you will be amazed by glasswork, beadwork, jewellery and handmade clothing.