Legendary Lodge
A luxury safari lodge set within a century-old coffee estate on the outskirts of Arusha, serving as the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit.
Settle into Legendary Lodge
Legendary Lodge occupies the former farmhouse of a century-old coffee estate near Arusha, Tanzania, blending old-world elegance with contemporary comforts. Its 12 garden cottages are connected by winding footpaths through sprawling lawns and tropical gardens. Positioned at the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit, the lodge is used by guests as a start or end point for safaris into parks such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. The estate also neighbors the Burka Coffee Estate, where guided coffee tours are offered.
Highlights
- Set within a working, century-old coffee estate just outside Arusha
- 12 garden cottages, including 2 family cottages, connected by footpaths through tropical gardens
- Garden spa offering treatments in the garden or in-cottage
- Gateway location to Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara)
- On-site activities including croquet, cycling and walking trails, garden picnics, and art in the garden
lodge
Style
Coffee estate lodge
Camp
12
Rooms
3
Room types
Tanzania
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Subtle luxuries
Access
- Airport transfersComplimentary transfers between Arusha Airport and the lodge (approx. 15 minutes); transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport available at additional cost (approx. 90 minutes). Helipad available by prior arrangement.
Activity
- Coffee estate toursGuided tours of the neighboring Burka Coffee Estate covering the coffee-making process from bean to brew (additional cost).
- Croquet lawnsSprawling lawns set up for games of croquet.
- Walking and cycling trailsTrails through the estate grounds and coffee plant rows for jogging, walking, or cycling.
Dining
- Private dining pergolaA private pergola for meals, in addition to the garden veranda and picnic-style dining on the lawns.
Family
- Family-friendly facilitiesTwo family cottages, extra beds for children up to 15 years, and cots for children up to 2 years available on request; children of all ages welcome.
General
- Complimentary Wi-FiWi-Fi access available in cottages and main areas (connection speed variable).
- Swimming poolOutdoor swimming pool set within the estate's gardens.
Shopping
- Lodge boutiqueOn-site boutique shop.
Spa
- Garden spaTailored spa treatments offered in a tranquil garden setting or in the privacy of a guest's cottage.
