Mufindi Highland Lodge

Mufindi Highlands, Tanzania - Classic 4

The Highlands are in complete contrast to the hotter, dustier, lowlands and the area gives a matchless sense of freedom to roam where you please by foot, horse, mountain bike or vehicle. The Southern Highlands of Mufindi is at an altitude of around 6700ft resulting in a cool temperate climate not generally expected in Africa. The countryside is spectacularly undulating ending abruptly at the 2000ft rift valley escarpment. The area has stunning scenery, dark thick montane rainforests and pristine tea estates interlaced with lakes, rivers and streams. A perfect break from the heat and dust between safaris.

Accommodation

Mufindi Highland Lodge has 8 classic log cabins, 1 family chalet, and 2 anniversary rooms with a fireplace, four poster bed, sofa and writing desk.

All rooms have breath taking views over the rolling valleys, tea fields, forestry and lakes.

Meals times can be at the lodge where guests can warm up by the 2 open fires, or have a drink on the balcony while taking in the scenery.

The higher altitude and cooler climate, combined with exercise and fresh farm food lends itself to some of the best nights sleep you will have.

Activities

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy at the lodge. The most popular being horse riding, which is suitable for all ages and abilities. This is an ideal way to explore the surroundings, as there are no vehicles to worry about, and your extra height makes for a better view.

If horses are not your choice of transport, then you can follow the many tracks on foot.

The lodge also has a tennis court, badminton court, boules, croquet and golf course; not to mention the only fly fishing for trout to be found in the tropics.

Take a visit to nearby village of Igoda. The Fox family, with donations from visitors to the lodge, have built a ‘Children’s Village’ to house children whose families have fallen victim to the growing AIDS epidemic.