Rivertrees Country Inn is a peaceful, privately owned countryside retreat and charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, retaining the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. It's a rustic riverside lodge set within beautiful 10 acres of lush tropical gardens full of bougainvillaea and orange-red flame trees, nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru between Kilimanjaro and Arusha, conveniently located between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha town.
Rooms
The inn features elegant accommodations including the original Farm House, River House, River Cottages, and beautifully appointed Garden Rooms. The elegantly rustic cottages are individually styled and uniquely furnished with their own character, dotted along the river and in thickets of tall trees. Rooms and cottages are scattered throughout the beautiful grounds of the former coffee plantation, offering largely spacious, clean accommodation with privacy and solitude.
About
The inn has a pleasant atmosphere with rural African elegance and lots of privacy, combining old-world ambiance with African country elegance. Lush lawns and birdsong create a peaceful and picturesque setting, with the grounds serving as a natural extension of Mt Meru's sloping foothills and a sanctuary for indigenous birds and wildlife. The property features winding pathways through abundant foliage, creating a tranquil retreat atmosphere.
Restaurant
The restaurant serves delicious meals prepared with fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs from the garden, featuring garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes, as well as oven-fired pizzas and the best of the region's locally grown coffees. Meals include country cuisine using produce grown in the lodge's own garden. The restaurant overlooks the green lawn, offering a relaxing ambiance for guests, with new cocktails and herbal teas also available.
Facilities
The inn features a sparkling swimming pool near the river surrounded by sights and sounds of nature, a new spa (offering 50% off on treatments), cozy fireplaces, lush gardens, and a nice little gift shop with farm-fresh produce and handiwork arts/crafts from Arusha vendors. Accommodations include air conditioning, and the inn offers personal service guaranteeing comfort.
Activities
Guests can enjoy river walks along the Usa River, relax in the gardens and pathways leading to the river, visit neighboring villages, craft markets, or coffee plantations (arranged by the inn), and enjoy the spa. The scope for exploration is endless given the area's rich nature reserves and montane forests. The inn provides a peaceful setting for unwinding or embarking on nearby adventures.
Rivertrees is ideal for families with young children, those seeking greater privacy and solitude, safari travelers needing a comfortable stopover, and anyone wanting to experience rural African elegance. With its range of accommodations and charming setting, there's something for everyone seeking a tranquil retreat between Arusha and Kilimanjaro.
Destination
Tanzania Safaris
Style
Lodge
