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Rafiki Retreat

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View
Exterior
Living area
Front of property
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Usa River, Arusha, Arusha Region, 337
  • Place, Ngurdoto Crater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Arusha

When you stay at Rafiki Retreat in Arusha, you'll be 15 minutes by car from Ngurdoto Crater. .This lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Lake Duluti.
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What's nearby

  • Ngurdoto Crater - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Lake Duluti - 23 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 26 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Arusha National Park - 33 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tanz-Hands - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mahali Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinah Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rotterdam Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Merchantile - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Retreat

Rafiki Retreat offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Arusha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rafiki Retreat Lodge

Rafiki Retreat Arusha

Rafiki Retreat Lodge Arusha

Rafiki Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samwel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre spacieuse, confortable, restaurant très bon, plats faits sur place à la minute, personnel très accueillant et aux petits soins. Merci à tous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026