Kigongoni’s tranquil hilltop perch about 5km past Arusha gives it an almost wilderness feel. Spacious cottages, all with porches, fireplaces and wide views, are scattered around the forest, some quite a hilly walk from the cosy common areas. It’s about 5km beyond Arusha towards Moshi.
A portion of the lodge’s profits go to support the Sibusiso Foundation (www.sibusiso.com), which helps intellectually disabled children in the region.