MOUNT MERU GAME LODGE
Location
Nestled
between the peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru Game Lodge
& Sanctuary lies midway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and
Arusha.
The
Lodge is located within 33 acres of mature, well manicured gardens bounded on
one side by the tranquil waters of the Usa River and on the other by the Animal
Sanctuary where our resident animals and birds live out their lives in peace.
This Wildlife provides many of our guests with their first exciting game
viewing experience.
Access
to the Lodge and Sanctuary is entirely by Tarmac Road making the journey to the
Lodge all the more pleasant for the weary traveller.
Brief History
Established
in 1959, the Lodge was created to provide intimate accommodation to discerning
lovers of both wildlife and nature. The
Sanctuary was founded to offer refuge to orphaned and injured animals and to
prepare them for their return to the wild.
The Lodge
The
many carefully planned facilities available at the Lodge combine to provide
visitors with an unforgettable experience of Africa at its very best.
The
Terrace, shaded by enormous old Mango Trees, enjoys magnificent views over
mature, carefully tended gardens to the Sanctuary beyond.
The
Lounge, with its enormous picture windows and comfortable furniture, provides
for complete relaxation in intimate surroundings.
The
Bar is well stocked with a wide selection of spirits, beers and minerals. These
are complemented by a carefully selected collection of fine wines.
The
fine Dining Room provides the perfect setting for a relaxing meal, prepared and
served by our attentive yet very discreet staff.
The
Gazebo with its own private Terrace provides the perfect venue for both formal
as well as informal events. Perhaps the most popular of these are the sumptuous
Traditional English Roast Lunch buffets which are served on Sunday’s and which
are much appreciated by visitors and Arusha residents alike.
Also
very popular are the afternoon teas which are served every day of the week and
which include a wide variety of teas, many of which are privately imported into
Tanzania by Intimate Places for Mount Meru Game Lodge.
Accommodation
The
Lodge comprises 17 Double or Twin en-suite Bedrooms. As you would expect in a property of this standard, the design
and character of the rooms are as individualistic as the Lodge itself. All rooms have a veranda with comfortable
chairs where guests may sit during the late afternoons enjoying the peace of
the surroundings, soaking up the unique atmosphere of the Lodge and watching
the animal and birdlife.
‘Intimate
Places’ have created a completely new look for their guest bedrooms at Mount
Meru Game Lodge to include Single, Queen and King Size four-poster, wrought
iron beds with fitted mosquito nets, continental quilts (sheets and blankets
are available on request), large and small pillows for reading and sleeping and
much more.
The Sanctuary
The
main emphasis of the Game Sanctuary is to provide safe haven to African Plain
Animals and Birds. These include Eland, Ostriches, Waterbuck, Zebra,
Buffalo and of course the enormous variety of Birdlife who come to feed, breed
and enjoy the unique freedom offered by our very safe environment.
The majority of our animals were once either orphaned or badly injured
and were brought to the Sanctuary for rehabilitation. By choosing to stay with
us, you will also be playing a very important role in helping these animals
since the Sanctuary is supported entirely by the Lodge.
The Animals and Birdlife at Mount Meru Game Lodge and Sanctuary are
certain to delight all of our guests and visitors.
Aside from the more usual
excursions, we offer you the possibility of visiting the area immediately
surrounding the Lodge.
These walks include Cultural and
Educational visits to local villages and farms as well as sightseeing tours to
some of the natural forests and scenic spots in the area. Each walk is
carefully planned according to our Guests wishes.
As an added bonus, there are
different forms of Wildlife and Birds which populate the area to be seen such
as Bushbuck, Duiker and even troops of Colobus Monkeys.
These walks are offered free of
any charge to Guests of the Lodge and can be booked through Reception between
the hours of 9.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Wellness
Mount Meru Game Lodge has joined
forces with ‘Redds Hair Design & Beauty Treatments’ of Arusha to offer our
Guests a range of Hair & Beauty Treatments during their stay with us. Thus you can enjoy Massages (to include
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Cellulite and Thai), Manicures &
Pedicures, Threading & Waxing, as well as Hair Cuts, Colouring and Up
styling, all in the comfort of the Lodge.
