Kitela Lodge

About

Kitela Lodge is a luxury property set on a hillside valley offering panoramic views of a coffee plantation and waterfall in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Located 151 km from Arusha (approximately 2.5 hours drive), the lodge comprises 20 colonial-style cottages with modern African design aesthetic. The property offers luxury, relaxation, and African elegance in a spectacular mountain refuge. All ground-level chalets feature private terraces, double or twin beds, and bathrooms with bathtub and shower. Facilities include a swimming pool, massage cabin with spa services, coffee plantation and farm walks, souvenir shop, and restaurant with locally-sourced produce. Experiences include farm and coffee plantation guided walks, cultural visits to local tribes (Wahadzabe, Wadatoga, Wairaqw), sundowner experiences, and spa massages. The nearest Ngorongoro gate (Lolduare) is easily accessible.