Rivertrees Country Inn
A perfectly relaxing place for reflecting and recharging pre- and post- climbing
/ safari tours of Africa, with great food and a variety of diversions on offer, including
a spa, town and coffee plantation tours, Usa river walks and canoeing trips, bicycle
tours through the countryside.
Rooms at Rivertrees
The Colonial style rooms are soon to be expanding from 14 to 20-23, and each is furnished
in a unique style, with four poster beds draped with mosquito nets and brand new
sprung mattresses. Mesh screens covering the windows also help to keep the rooms
mosquito-free. There are power-points for recharging mobiles and cameras, and there
are hair-dryers in each of the rooms. Each room is supplied with a small torch to
assist guests’ navigation from their room to the restaurant or other areas of the
hotel. The peaceful atmosphere of the rooms is undisturbed by telephones; the duty
manager can be found at the restaurant until 12. If there are any emergencies, each
room is supplied with a panic button that alerts the duty manager as well as an external
security company.
Bathrooms at Rivertrees
The large and cool bathrooms have both baths and showers; some of the bathrooms have
outside showers. All of the bathrooms are supplied with towels, toiletries, copious
hot water and electrical sockets.
Rivertrees’ Restaurant
Rivertrees’ vegetable garden supplies the ingredients for the predominantly western
menu backed by an extensive wine list, which reflects the 3* Michelin chef’s training
in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 3-course lunch menu and 4-course dinner menu are supported
by a bistro and a snack menu with vegetarian options that are available all day;
the wood-fired pizza is particularly good. Reserving al fresco dining is recommended
as spaces are limited.
Facilities at Rivertrees
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the public areas including the River Deck with
its views of the tranquil Usa River; complimentary use of a laptop is also offered.
Mobile phone signal can be a little low here if you are on roaming. There is a naturally
heated pool, and a generator provides power 24/7. Disabled access is provided to
a number of rooms as well as the communal areas. The massage and spa offers a full
body Swedish massage followed by a soak in a large custom-designed hip bath.
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