This was my first stay at a more upmarket lodge and until now I hadn't realised that there could really be much of a difference between that and a city hotel. Ngare Sero really showed me that a beautiful place to stay can be all you need for a relaxing yet stimulating break away. The food was expertly prepared and... More

A group of 9 of us stayed for a night either end of our safari and had wonderful stays at Ngare Sero. I have stayed before and loved the place and the rest of the group agree. It a perfect place to relax. Thank you

My wife and I recently spent several days in Arusha with friends and family. I frankly wish more of those days had been spent at Ngare Sero. It is the best place I know of to stay in Arusha. Highly recommended. It truly is an oasis on the edge of a busy, bustling city. True, the city has grown too... More

My wife and I have now stayed at the Ngare Sero Lodge three years running and it just keeps getting better. Tim and Katya know how to make us feel right at home and the service is flawless. One thing I think about when traveling in third world countries is "how safe is the food" (what a drag to get... More

Was celebrating 2012 New Year in this place. Very tasty food, amazing territory with lakes, salmon farm and forest. Lodge has view to Kilimanjaro and has everything that its needed (including good quality massage!) to relax after climbing and safari. Will definitely be back.

Unlike most lodges in Arusha which were built in a past decade or so, Ngare Sero is a place with a 100-year-long history. The main house of the lodge was built in 1905 by Germans who started coffee and rubber plantations in the area. After the 1st world war the place changed hands to English Government, and after the 50¹s... More

I have been leading a group of 10 Russian clients on safari in Northern Safari circuit this January. Most people rush in an out of Arusha spending only one night there before and after the flight. We spent 3 days in Ngare Sero before and 3 days after our safari and it turned out to be the best thing to... More

In Ngare Sero I had the best relaxing rest for the last 3-4 years. We Arrived on 30th of December and achieved a fast relaxation after 18-hours trip from Moscow to Arusha (Thanks to swimming pool, wonderful massage and a plenty of highquality sparkling wine). The fresh air, proveded by a piece of jungle around th lodge, frogs's songs in... More

Ask any of the best safari guides! The combination of forest, lake and homely atmosphere, together with superb rooms that are styled to be timeless make this lodge unique . Don't stay in a lodge that could be anywhere in the world. Start and end your safari in Africa at Ngare Sero Mountain lodge. I always do!