Kutoka lodge
Kutoka lodge is a mid- range accommodation found in Kisongo 18 km of west Arusha Tanzania just 10 miles from the city center, 10 miles from Arusha International park and an hour drive from Kilimanjaro international airport. ( gate way destination in arusha). The lodge is convenient and an ideal place for safari travellers, tourists and holiday makers who would like to avoid the clamor if the town center as you enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding areas.
Kutoka lodge consist of over 10 comfortable and spacious rooms that can accommodate over 20 guests and designed for family with the views of the wilderness built mostly inthe African traditional building style with natural materials with grass thatched roofs and modern comfort .
Rooms are well elevated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, hand wash basins, extinguishers, chairs and tables , free toiletries, complementary bottled water and many more. Rooms have large verandas, private balconies and sitting areas, you relax while enjoying the spectacular view of the wilderness, Mount Kilimanjaro and surrounding area. Rooms are well equipped with comfortable and spacious beds with queen sized bed with ceiling fans. There are fireplaces at the lodge where guests relax and share stories /experience about the safaris; it also provides warmth to visitors staying during chill nights. Rooms are in different and size with single beds for individuals, double/twin bed for couple and designed for family and triple rooming options. The cost of the rooms ranges from 200$ per night and above and in High season the rate is slightly high than in Low season.
Kutoka lodge offers more services and facilities which include;
A restaurant in the main terrace that serves different meal types both international and local meals that meet guest’s choice. Meals include; Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can have meals in place of your choice either in garden overlooking distant mountains served by well trained, friendly and organized staff.
A well-stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax in the evening while enjoying sundowners and sip the cocktail or monktail while overlooking the spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro and surrounding area ,
Services ; Free parking space available, Laundry and house- keeping services available , airport pick- ups and drop offs , Excellent and comfortable beds with washed and clean beddings.
WIFI internet hotspot available at the in the main building that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends. Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials.
Recreational activities available at the hostel includes; climbing/ Hiking mount Kilimanjaro playing, community tours , nature walks in the local village, cycling is possible in the surrounding areas, Visiting the close National park in Tanzania to mention but a few.
Arusha is the city in north eastern part of Tanzania lower mount Meru and on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley. Arusha town is the way to safari destinations and to Mt Kilimanjaro the highest Africa’s peak lying on 100Km northeast and west of Serengeti national park home of different wildlife like; Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes, zebras, antelopes, Impalas ,Rhinoes, leopards etc and different species of birds.
Tanzania is an east African country bordering Uganda in the north, Kenya in the North east ,Malawi and Mozambique in the south, Rwanda ,Burundi and democratic Republic congo in the west. Dodoma is the current capital city of Tanzania though Dar-el-salaam was the former. Arusha city has the total population of 416,442 and 323,198 of surrounding Arusha district. There are different activities to do while staying in Arusha safari lodge include; city tour in Arusha town, Hiking and climbing at mount Kilimanjaro since it has three volcanic cones; Kibo , Mawezi and shira as a dormant volcanoes in Tanzania , bird watching/Birding , Visiting mount Meru water falls, Arusha village experience, Arusha declaration Museum etc. Arusha has different accommodation; budget , mid range and luxury accommodations which are friendly to guests visiting Tanzania on Tanzania Safaris
