Rivertrees Lodge - The Facts
Rivertrees is located to the west of
Arusha about a 30 minute drive from Arusha airport and equidistant to Kilimanjaro airport. It is in the small foothills of Mt Meru and close to the border of Arusha National park; in a great location for starting your
Tanzania safari.
The main area of the lodge is built in a typical country inn design with open walls with a large and high thatch roof. The restaurant is open and you can see into the kitchen though various red brick arch ways. The food here is very good and made even better with the atmosphere created here, plus there is a fantastic wood burning pizza oven.
There is a large reception room with sofas and a dominant central fire place. The window frames are all wooden and soft in design, which goes very well with the large open garden’s enormous trees that look over the property. The best feature is the Usa River that runs through the property, which is a stream that comes from Mt Meru itself. Keep a look out in the garden for a variety of birdlife and the cheeky monkeys who like to make an appearance at breakfast time!
The garden rooms are simple, yet elegantly furnished and ideal for a night or two after a long international flight. The two river cottages are our favourite choice. Located out by the river, they are great for a little upgrade to start your holiday. The River House however is ideal for
families and those wanting the extra space.
For those who want to explore, all nearby activities can be arranged here, such as kayaking on Lake Duluti, mountain biking, cultural trips and visits to Mt Kilimanjaro.
