| Situated on the
slopes of Kilimanjaro and standing in twelve acres of well laid out
gardens. The Marangu Hotel,
a family-run business, has a fine variety of exotic trees and flo wering
shrubs. From the gardens there are magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
It's central hotel building was once a farm house, built in the early
1900s, and is of a charming, old world style.It is an ideal starting
point for Kilimanjaro climbs.
Guest accommodation is provided in
cottages around the grounds. The cottages are of varied style, and each
has its own character. Several cottages have integral central sitting
rooms, which are popular with small groups travelling together. All
rooms have private bathrooms with bath or shower.
For recreation, the hotel has a
swimming pool and croquet lawn, or guests may simply relax in the bar
and
lounges. There are also pretty walks to be had locally through
the surrounding banana and coffee farms, and along the river
that borders the hotel on one side. Where time permits, the colourful local markets
are well worth a visit. |
