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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Hillside Retreat – Africa Amini Life in Usa River offers a holiday home with a sun terrace, garden, bar, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private bathrooms, terraces, balconies, and stunning views. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a children’s playground, outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Prime Location: Located 25 mi from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Hillside Retreat is near Olpopongi – Masai Cultural Village & Museum (19 mi), Lake Momella (6.2 mi), and Ngurdoto Crater (12 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic location and proximity to nature.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laelaye
    United States United States
    Location and staffing attentiveness. Especially Lucas was exceptional with us.
  • Christine
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    More than a beautiful accommodation, Hillside retreat is part of Africa Amini life ( Humanitarian project including a school, a medical center , an orphanage ) it worse to go to there just to help them. The location was amazing with mount Meru...
  • Douglas
    United States United States
    We love the location, the welcoming hosts, the view and the food. Very accommodating. Lovely quiet retreat. We would absolutely recommend this place. Be prepared for a 1 hour bumpy ride to get here from T5. But, beautiful scenery along the...
  • Yuki
    United States United States
    This Lodge is lovely if you are intending to go into Arusha National Park. The location has lovely views of Mt. Meru and it is very quiet and remote. The staff was all very kind and attentive.
  • Helmuth
    Austria Austria
    very friendly service, especially to mention- lucas and ezra. but the whole team is extraordinary……
  • John
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Perfect cabins/views, friendly personnel and delicious food/meals. Nice hiking in the mountains.
  • Bart
    Belgium Belgium
    The luxury of the accommodation is wonderful, the back patio with a stunning view of Mount Meru an unbelievable place to enjoy breakfast and dinner. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Oh and you're supporting an NGO that does fantastic work...
  • Matthias
    Germany Germany
    Very calm location, close to the park, nice on the hillside
  • Mohammed
    Austria Austria
    Friendly welcoming staff, the design, location in the middle of the forest
  • Janine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderfully remote and breathtakingly beautiful location. Accommodation is very tasteful and comfortable. The team led by Lucas greeted us with the warmest of welcomes and were so attentive throughout our stay. The food which is locally produced...

Hosted by Georgina Ruo

9.8
Host Review Score
Georgina Ruo
100% sustainable tourism Exclusive private guest house (covered with lemon grass) for two to seven people. Located above the village of Momella, with a view of Mount Meru and Arusha National Park (in 700 m distance) Spacious balcony, surrounded by dense African vegetation Own pool
Being part of the Africa Amini Alama projects makes me feel proud.
Optional activities: • Safaris • Mount Mukuru = holy mountain of Maasai, 2 hours walk, only for Africa Amini Life guests) • Mt. Meru • Mt. Kilimanjaro • River Walks: The river Meru, which borders Aruhsa National Park, can be walked along almost all the way from its source to Maasai land. Nature and culture become one in a very special way. • Nature Walks Experience the vastness of Africa first-hand at the Maasai and Meru plateau situated in between mount Meru and Kilimanjaro at 1.500 meters. Our experienced guides lead you through extra-ordinary flora and fauna on trails only know to the locals. • Festivals: typical Meru or Maasai wedding, an initiation rite or other ritual ceremonies can be the highlight of your Africa holiday. • Meru and Maasai dances • Traditional healing • bee keeping Included: • Visiting of all the Africa Amini Alama Projects in Momella which include a primary school, hospital and healing center, orphanage, women’s tailoring workshop, vocational school for carpentry and masonry • Hike to the areas surrounding the Africa Amini Alama projects.
Languages spoken: German,English,Swahili

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From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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Until 12:00 PM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.