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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Dolly Farm & River Camp, Luxury Tents in Usa River offers recently renovated luxury tents with private bathrooms, garden or river views, and modern amenities. Each tent features a private entrance, terrace, and outdoor furniture, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property includes a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, and vegan. Breakfast selections include champagne, local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Prime Location: Located 19 mi from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the camp is near attractions such as Ngurdoto Crater (12 mi) and Mount Meru (22 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service support, including private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and room service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kirsten
    United States United States
    Everything was absolutely wonderful. The food, the staff, the nature, the space....it is truly wonderful.
  • Knepper
    United States United States
    Staff is extremely helpful. Everyone went out of their way to help me. They even waited with me in the dark for my pickup. Very accommodating with meals and excellent food.
  • Catherine
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Tents were beautiful, comfortable and clean. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was exceptional. Very quiet. Beds were comfortable. No bugs inside the tents.
  • Arjaan
    United States United States
    Altogether a marvelous 'retreat' for a few days, in exceptionally large and comfortable queen-size bed tents, fully equipped with shower etc. And chef on site prepares breakfasts to die for, delicious lunches (on-site or take-out) and super...
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A stunning experience. It exceeded all expectations - from the seamless welcome, beautiful tent, calming sounds of the river and wildlife, fantastic dinner and breakfast, and wonderful staff. I wish I had stayed here more than just one night. A...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great spot to start safari trip after flying to Kili. Spent 3 nights, had a great day full trip to Arusha NP. Tents were very comfortable, staff super friendly. Food was always excellent, and much much better than all the other food we ate at...
  • Serena
    Germany Germany
    Amazing atmosphere + setting in nature. friendly and accommodating staff. Wholesome meals and breakfast is especially generous.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the river and the common areas are beautiful. They organised a very incredible one hr horse ride little safari and we saw zebras and nyus
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The new pool area is fabulous. Food really good and super healthy!
  • Feroz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our stay here was exactly what we needed after long days on safari and hiking. The staff are so friendly and attentive, food is flavourful and wholesome and the location peaceful and private. The room was very spacious and with a large garden area...

Managed by Amina Said

Company review score: 9.9Based on 64 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

We're excited to offer you an escape from the hustle-and-bustle of city life and to help you immerse yourself in nature. Our location is developed by nature-lovers, for those nature-lovers. The hosts are passionate about everything sustainable and harmonious, about local culture, arts & crafts and about hospitality - both long-standing best practices and current trends. Our team loves to share knowledge, create memorable experiences for our guests and build relationships. At our camp, we strive for a professional, collaborative and supportive environment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay – we're here to make sure you have an unforgettable trip!

Property info

Stay in luxurious tents overlooking the Usa river. The 5-tent camp is set on a stunning riverfront full of large fig trees frequently visited by monkeys. The area is home to over 400 species of birds. Mount Meru looms large in the background on cloudless days. The camp can be booked as a whole or each tent can be booked separately. You will find here a perfect place to wind down in the midst of nature.

Neighborhood info

The camp is located on Dolly, a large residential estate located a 10-minute drive from the village of Usa River, between Arusha Airport and Kilimanjaro Airport). The estate houses abundant small game, such a gazelle, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, monitor lizards and monkeys. Next door, our organic farm produces sustainable vegetables, fruit and herbs and houses animals such as friendly dogs, long horn cows, horses, chickens and turkeys. There is a polo club close by, horseback riding can be arranged and Kiligolf (18 hole-course) is located in the vicinity. Dolly Estate is a great starting point for safaris, hikes, farmwalks, cultural daytrips and mountain climbing.

Languages Spoken

English,Dutch,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Dolly Farm & River Camp

    No additional info available

House rules

Dolly Farm & River Camp, Luxury Tents takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dolly Farm & River Camp, Luxury Tents of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.