About Irente Farm Lodge

Irente Farm Lodge is located in the heart of the Usambara Mountains and is part of the Irente Biodiversity Reserve at an altitude of 1450m and therefore a temperate climate.

Originally built in 1896 as a German experimental coffee plantation, Irente now focuses on organic farming, conservation and rural development. Here they understand the art of cheese and jam/juice making.

A relaxing place in a magnificent setting.

The property

All rooms at Irente Farm Lodge are comfortable and have beautiful views over the surrounding farm and/or countryside.

Irente Farm Lodge has a farm-to-table restaurant serving dishes made with fresh and organic produce from their own farm.

Irente Farm Lodge
Irente Farm Lodge
Irente Farm Lodge
Irente Farm Lodge
Irente Farm Lodge
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Irente Farm Lodge
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Irente Farm Lodge
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Irente Farm Lodge
Irente Farm Lodge
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Overview

Irente Farm Lodge offers the following facilities:

  • Lodging and breakfast
  • Spacious room
  • Comfortable bed
  • En-suite bathroom with toilet and shower
  • Hot and cold running water
  • Sustainable toiletries
  • Coffee and tea making facilities in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Solar energy
  • Laundry service
  • Shop
  • Socially involved

Rooms

The rooms at Irente Farm Lodge are spread across the main building – Tambwe and Myuku – and the thatched cottages on the property – Mkindu and Mshai –.

At Irente Farm Lodge they have the following room types:

  • Standard Room, king or twin (1-2p)
  • Deluxe Room, king or twin (1-2p)
  • Family Suite, king and twin (1-4p)

Activities

Irente Farm Lodge offers the following activities:

  • Guided nature walks
  • Farm visit
  • Visit Irente school & orphanage
  • Irente viewpoint
  • Magamba rainforest
  • Kisasa waterfall
  • Mkuzu waterfall
  • Bird watching
  • Village visit
  • Market visit (Thursday and Sunday)
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Cycling
  • Multi-day hiking or trekking
  • Visit Mtae and Mlalo

PS: It is advisable to pre-book activities at Irente Farm Lodge due to limited availability and/or required appointments.

Price indication

From € 40 to € 45 pppn (lodging & breakfast).

  • Price based on a double room.
  • Excluding additional costs such as transport etc.
  • The final price depends on the chosen room, the season and currency fluctuations.

Socially involved

Irente Farm Lodge is part of the Irente Biodiversity Reserve and is owned by the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania.

Irente Biodiversity Reserve aims to integrate conservation, production and rural development through a mix of activities that take into account the interests of both people and biodiversity.

In addition to the Irente Church, there are three social institutions on the site;

  • Irente School for the Blind,
  • Irente Children’s Home,
  • The Rainbow School for children with intellectual disabilities.

Irente Farm Lodge uses solar energy, farms organically, recycles waste where possible, is involved in the local community and supports local professionals.

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