Mufindi Highland Lodge

Located in the heart of a series of tea plantations deep in the southern highlands amidst spectacular mountain scenery reminiscent of Scotland, this is a private estate perched high on the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment.

THE ACCOMMODATION

8 small but comfortable en suite log cabins complete with bathtub, as well as a larger family cabin all looking out at stunning mountain scenery and lakes.

THE FACILITIES

A large central 2 storey building contains the dining room, bar, television room, billiards room and lounge area as well as an outdoor balcony.

ACTIVITIES

Parents may be tempted to leave the children here for a week whilst they go on safari as it is an adventure playground. Fly fishing in several man made dams, horse riding trails, mountain biking trails, kayaking, golf, bowls, badminton, forest walks, guided nature trails to name but a few.
A highlight though is a guided tour of the tea estates with Geoff Fox and cultural visits to the local villages.

THE VERDICT

This just does not feel like Tanzania but a great place for something completely different. A very long way from anywhere so worth spending a few days when you get there with some very bubbly hospitality.
An extremely whacky place all in all – there is even the only known Tanzanian sheepdog trials specialist here (and other witnesses prove it wasn’t just the wine!)

COST - $80 p.p.