Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
One of East Africa's oldest family-run lodges, a converted 1905 German colonial farmhouse set in 50 acres of forest and lakes on Mount Meru.
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Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is one of the oldest family-owned and -managed lodges in East Africa, adapted from a German colonial farmhouse built in 1905 and run by the Leach family since the 1970s (Mike, then Gisella, then Tim Leach). Set in lush gardens across 50 acres of forest and crystal-clear lakes on the slopes of Mount Meru, it offers 10 Garden Rooms, 2 Main House Suites, a Kilimanjaro Summit Suite and a 3-bedroom Farm Cottage. The lodge is around 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha town, making it a popular pre/post-safari base in northern Tanzania.
Highlights
- 1905 German colonial farmhouse, family-run since the 1970s
- 50 acres of forest and lakes on the slopes of Mount Meru
- 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha
- Canoeing, forest walks and horse riding on site
- Colonial-era Main House with veranda, bar and fireplace
lodge
Style
Historic family lodge
Camp
13
Rooms
4
Room types
Tanzania
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Subtle luxuries
Activities
- Canoeing
- Guided forest walk
- Horse riding
- Safaris in northern Tanzania
Food & drink
- Dining optionsDining room with outside veranda, tented dining area, or a lake pavilion.
Guest areas
- Main House bar & fireplaceColonial-era living room with stone benches, leather cushions and antiques.
Recreation
- Monkey and birdlife viewing on the grounds
