Lying on the rolling foothills of Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here, on the outskirts of the town and hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect overnight haven either before or after your African safari.

Reminiscent of traditional plantation houses, 30 wooden chalets are nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and coffee trees. The theme of coffee permeates throughout Arusha Coffee Lodge, reflected in the colours and textures throughout, and the friendly and personable staff help create an ambiance that draws appreciation from all those who visit and stay.

Within the main Plantation House there is an a la carte restaurant, an intimate bar and a cosy lounge, all of which have inviting open log fires that give the cool night air a comforting warmth and throw out a welcoming glow.

There is also a swimming pool and a garden terrace where lunch is served.

The 12 Plantation Suites are spacious and modern with homely touches, and are set among the coffee trees. With a soothing 'rainfall' shower, a large bathtub, attractive decor reflecting the coffee theme, and a private sun terrace with a log fire burner, these suites offer a relaxing environment and encourage you to unwind.

The 18 Plantation Rooms also have a welcoming open log fire, an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, and a verandah overlooking the surrounding green coffee garden.

Address

Arusha Coffee Lodge,Off the A104, Arusha

Chada Katavi is stylish and wonderfully comfortable, and is open from June to November every year. The 6 canvas tents are raised up on wooden platforms and have wide-open fronts to let in the passing breeze. The en-suite bathrooms have traditional outdoor safari style bucket showers. In a clearing is the dining tent and a library - comfortable little spaces to while away the hours when you're not out in the midst of a safari adventure.  An evening drink around the campfire rounds off a day of excitement out in the wild.

Open game viewing vehicles get you close to the extraordinary natural environment, or you can explore the Chada flood plains on a rambling bush walk. Towards the end of the dry season elephants are in camp most days, and it is not uncommon to have lions wander through.

For the truly adventurous safari goer, there is also the option to escape from the main camp and sleep out in the real middle of nowhere - this is fly camping at it's very best. Set out on foot from camp in the late afternoon and arrive at your fly camp to the sight of the camp fire and drinks on ice. After a delicious 3 course dinner served under the stars, retire to your fly tent and drift off to sleep on a comfy bedroll to the sounds of the bush.

Greystoke Mahale is situated on Lake Tanganyika, and is about as remote as you can get. There are no roads within 100 km of the camp, and access is only by light aircraft. Upon arrival at the airstrip there is an approximately 90 minute dhow trip down the lake to reach the camp.

Guests here can enjoy morning hikes in the stunning tropical forest that covers the slopes of the mountains, which is home to 9 different species of primate, including chimpanzee. The main chimp group live in the mountains close to the camp, and have become habituated to human presence over 2 decades.

Every morning, trackers go out early to find the chimp's whereabouts, then after breakfast you can head off along the forest paths until you're surrounded by their calls. For an hour, sit quietly with them watching their daily life; grooming, wrestling, bickering, foraging, eating, and mothering.

You can also observe leopard, bushbuck, bushpig, other primates and a multitude of birds and butterflies which are found throughout the forested slopes of the mountains. The waters of the lake sparkle with over 250 species of tropical fish.

Your accommodation is in wildly exotic wooden bandas, looking out across the soft sand beach, with interiors fashioned from old seasoned dhow timber and decorated with style and panache. The 6 open-fronted bandas are set just on the forest line, looking out over the lake, with a private upstairs chill-out deck.

The bathrooms are set just behind, and are accessible via a short wooden boardwalk.

Fishing, kayaking out into the lake or along the shoreline, beach dinners under the stars, and sundowners on the dhow are some of the other activities that you can also enjoy during a stay here.

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