The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari
Location: Kwa Pole Road, Nguruma Village, Arusha, Arusha, TZ
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Bicycles Rental
Dining Options
Shuttle Services and Breakfast
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 25 kilometers. Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Restaurant serving guests of The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Located in Arusha, The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arusha Clock Tower and Natural History Museum. This lodge is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Arusha International Conference Centre and 21.1 mi (34 km) from Arusha National Park.
Book now to enjoy a relaxing stay with us at The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari.
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Pool umbrellas
- Ecotours nearby
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Boat tours nearby
- Free full breakfast
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Safari nearby
- Banquet hall
- Secured parking
- Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
- Gated community
- Mountain climbing nearby
Rooms Available
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Double or Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot soundproofed room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Double Room
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot soundproofed room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (2/5): Bad conditions and service - There was no hot water for the shower. The bathroom floor was flooded. Food at the restaurant was expensive and grassy. We could not eat the wrap we ordered, as it was dripping oil. The hotel was empty and with strange vibes. I would not recommend for this price. Other options around are better. We did not come back after our safari.
- Kevin (8/5): - Nice place except the noise coming from the other side of the wall was ungodly which is out of managements control. Loud music and preaching until 3am several nights in a row so very hard to sleep. Also rather hard to locate at first. On the other hand, the rooms were great, staff very friendly & helpful, the food is excellent and the grounds are beautiful.
- Sabine (4/5): - Leider ist Vijiji nach der Renovierung in einem schlechteren Zustand als vorher. Im Zimmer ist kein Schreibtisch, von WLAN auf dem Grundstück ganz zu schweigen - obwohl ich vorab hierzu eine (unbeantwortete) Anfrage geschickt hatte. Das Bad war leider in einem schlimmen Zustand (alte Monatsbinden im Müll), verdreckte Armaturen. Das Zimmer war einfach aber zweckmäßig eingerichtet - nur leider ohne irgendeinen Tisch, abgesehen von einem kleinen, niedrigen Beistelltisch. Schade, der Garten ist immer noch prächtig, die Lage, wenn man nicht mitten im Zentrum sein will, sehr gut.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were friendly, the accommodations were great, and the location was excellent!
- muriel (2/5): Horrible. - À éviter. La première chambre n avait pas d eau ! La seconde était sale. Les photos ne correspondent pas du tout. Je voyage beaucoup. Je met rarement un commentaire négatif. Ici tout était décevant. On nous a même donné un faux billet de dollar en payant le transfert à l hôtel.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Hôtel situé loin du centre-ville. Jardin et bâtiment sumpa. Chambre spacieuse mais surchargée, serviettes de toilette moisies, linge blanc pas très blanc, douche sommaire, propreté globale très médiocre. Personne à l'aéroport pour venir nous chercher malgré notre requête acceptée par l'hôtel, pas d'eau après une nuit passée dans l'hôtel. Wifi consistant en une clef 4g portable à se partager avec une autre chambre.
- Eitan (8/5): - Nice place. Very nice people tried to make the best of our stay.
- Manish (2/5): Avoid at all costs! - This hotel is probably the worst encounter i've had in over 20 years of travelling. I know its Africa but!! Stayed 4 nights,wanted to leave after first night but had already paid for the room. On first day had to change room 3 times due to various things like power outlets not working, dead flies in the room etc. Power outages all the time, day and night, they say they have a back up generator! But never used it!! When i asked about the back up generator they just smile and laugh,never once did they answer the question! No hot water, they have disconnected the electric water heaters in each room and are using a wood burning fire to heat water!! I got one hot shower in 4 days. No wifi, they say it is broken and are using a single dongle to get wifi,most times it doesn't work or somebody else has it! Although i knew they were not in Arusha itself, it was inconvient to be so far away from town. Rooms only cleaned once every 2 days. On the plus sides, generally helpfull staff. The grounds are lovely and the food tasty, though breakfast is basic and fairly bland. I feel the whole Covid situation has seen this hotel trying to save costs, which i can understand but to not even be able to provide hot water, thats going too far in my book. I read the reviews and saw the pics which is why i booked, however i feel they have dropped the ball somewhat! I would never stay there again nor would i recommend this hotel to friends or other travellers, shame really as the set up is great
- Hanne (6/5): - Redusert drif pga corona, så ikke alt fungerte som normslt vil jeg tro. Vanskelig å gi riktig rating.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very pretty, a lot of nature, amazing staff,very good food! I just have a minor regret is to not have coffee and a bottle of water in the room, but otherwise it was incredibly good experience.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Unseasonable rains made the room damp and smelly, roof leaking through. The sheets weren't fully dry.
- Matilde (10/5): Unique and worth a visit! - Very cool an unique place that is worth a visit. Located 15 min out of Arusha, things go at a perfect slow pace and the staff is wonderful. Highly recommend staying there for a few days, it's clean, neat, good pool, friendly and the Wifi works.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Resonably priced hotel with very friendly staff. Close to Arusha Town.
- Matthew (10/5): - My partner and I spent the first few nights of our holiday at the Vijiji Center. The accommodation, food and staff are absolutely fantastic. We were unfortunate enough to have our safari day trip fail to show up. The staff helped us to try and track the company down and when this proved impossible they rearranged our trips for us. They have even written a letter of support to help us get our money back. If you are looking to stay in Arusha and go on day trips we strongly advise that you organise it all through the Vijiji Centre. There is not a great deal to do in the local area but it is a beautiful surrounding within which to relax after a day out on safari. Thank you so much to Sandra, Amos, Maria and all the staff (plus the dogs 😊) for making our trip so memorable.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Ein schöner Ort vor den Toren Arusha's um sich mal aus dem afrikanischen Trubel herauszuziehen. Das Personal ist stets hilfsbereit und engagiert. Leider ist das dinner - buffet nicht immer eine Empfehlung wert. Das Frühstück hingegen ist top!!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice place and settings with pleasant cottages, clean room and bathroom, friendly and helpful staff and good restaurant. Limited breakfast but it's the same all over Tanzania. For some people might be a disadvantage it is a little far from the center of Arusha (15 min. drive) but the feeling you're in the country compensates for that.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful place near Arusha. Beautiful place within typically African setting. Warm welcome and excellent service! The food was delicious!
- Zoe (8/5): Friendly! - Very welcoming. Good customer service and staff. Lovely grounds. Had s buffet dinner which was tasty. Would recommend as a stopover hotel.
- Amy (10/5): Amazing stay at Vijiji - The hotel is beautiful grounds are beautiful and have a very tropical vibe, complete with tortoises and beautiful birds. The pool is excellent and great for a refreshing dip. The food was amazing! Most importantly, the staff were extremely kind and helpful. It is not exactly central for Arusha, but it is tucked in a quaint village with an amazing fruit & veg market behind it. We stayed for a chill day and night before heading to Kili airport, which is only 45 minutes away.
- Anneli (8/5): En pärla mitt i ingenstans, men ... - En liten pärla mitt ute i ingenstans! Vi bodde här i två nätter, lugn och mysigt! Åt middag på lokal restaurang bara några meter ifrån hotellet, wow, vilken mat! Hotellet tog 10 USD/person för en buffé, det vi åt på den lokala restaurangen kostade 5 USD för två personer, middag, en öl och en liten glada vin. Våga prova dom små lokala haken, fantastisk mat, för en billig peng! Hotellet har ingen AC på tummen :( och det eldas skräp/ris i tid och otid, så det liggen en konstant rökdimma/lukt i luften! Våga även ta en dala-dala in till Arusha, kostar 500 TSZ/person!
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