Karama Lodge, Arusha
This charmingly rustic lodge is perched on the eastern face of one of the foothills
of Mount Meru, and has views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. The secluded rooms have
their own balconies, and there are lots of stairs to contend with, making this lodge
unsuitable for those with restricted mobility.
Rooms at Karama Lodge
The large beds are comfortable, and are supplied with mosquito nets power points
for recharging phones and cameras, as well as umbrellas for the rains. There are
no hair-dryers, nor telephones to contact reception. The ensuite bathrooms have
separate showers and toilets, and are supplied with individual boilers. Some of
the boilers of the first lodges to be built are wood-fired, so getting them going
can take a little time. There are no shaver-points, and no bathtubs.
The Restaurant at Karama Lodge
The restaurant and bar over look the pool, and are furnished in a rustic farmhouse
style. Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai and African dishes complete the menu. The
service times can be 20-25 minutes, as all dishes are freshly prepared. Late arrivals
an dietary restrictions can be catered for if advanced notice is given, but they
cannot cater for Halal or Kosher diets.
Facilities at Karama Lodge
The light and cool bar has a pool table (perfect to entertain the kids with while
you relax with a book). Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at TSH4k/hr (about £1.60),
or TSH25k/day (about £10). There is a laptop connected to the internet that can be
hired at TSH4000/hr. The pool has a wide sunbathing area, and they offer free ‘left
luggage’ and safe-deposit services for guests going on climbs/safaris. There is
a full body massage service for $50/hr, and yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Their generator is regularly called into use due to the frequent power
cuts in this semi-rural location
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