Highlights
What We Love
- A massage in the garden banda followed by soaking in a rose-petal bath
- Tucking into a hot fresh pizza straight from the wood-burning oven
- Toasting views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
When To Visit
Peak Season: June to October
The rain subsides and the vegetation recedes, making the garden’s monkeys and owls easier to see
Green Season: November to December – annual short rains March to May – annual long rains
The inn’s stunning gardens fill up with masses of exotic migrant birds, making for gorgeous sightings
Overview
Rivertrees Country Inn may host celebrities and royalty but retains its friendly, down-to-earth yet gracious atmosphere. Set just outside Arusha near the Usa River, its fertile grounds have been farmed for coffee for several generations, who have enjoyed the panoramic vistas of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.
At Rivertrees, accommodation is individually configured, with options for everyone from honeymooners wanting cosy intimacy in a secluded cottage to large families needing plenty of space in the original rambling farm house. The sprawling gardens are home to a massage banda (hut) with a special tub, a refreshing swimming pool and a popular restaurant with a lively bar where you can meet the locals and a wood-fired pizza oven.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Pizza oven
- Massage hut
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Safari shop
- Family unit
River House Features
- Two bedrooms
- Lounge
- Deck
Farm House Features
- Four bedrooms
- Four bathrooms
- Deck
- Indoor fireplace
Activities
- Massage
- Birding
Garden Room Features
- En suite bathroom
River Cottage Features
- Deck
- Outdoor shower