Lodge Overview & Concept

Eileen’s Trees Inn was built with a commitment to providing high-quality, value-driven hospitality in a serene garden setting. Named after the surrounding tree canopy and botanical gardens, the property offers a peaceful oasis where safari goers can recharge after a long day of wildlife viewing.

The main lodge area features a rustic open-air restaurant, a cozy lounge bar, and an outdoor terrace overlooking a large swimming pool. Interlocking paved walkways wind through tree-shaded grounds and tropical flowerbeds, connecting the guest room blocks to the central facilities.

Room Accommodations & Features

Accommodation at Eileen’s Trees Inn consists of solid stone-and-brick cottage blocks nestled throughout the garden grounds, ensuring a quiet night's sleep and convenient ground-level access.

Room Configurations

• Double & Twin Rooms: Generously sized rooms equipped with comfortable king-size or twin beds draped in custom mosquito netting. Rooms feature locally handcrafted wooden furniture, bedside lamps, and a private covered veranda with chairs.

• Triple Rooms: Configured with three single beds or a double and single combination, offering an economical choice for small groups, friends, or families.

• Family Rooms: Multi-bed room setups designed to accommodate parents and children together with adequate space for safari luggage and gear.

In-Room Amenities

• Private covered veranda with outdoor chairs facing the lush floral gardens

• Handcrafted wooden beds with fine linens and custom mosquito netting

• En-suite private bathroom with flush toilet, vanity sink, and hot-water shower

• Writing desk, seating chairs, luggage rack, and reading lights

• Daily housekeeping service and bottled drinking water refreshed daily

Dining, Facilities & Guest Services

Eileen’s Trees Inn focuses on fresh, wholesome, home-style meals and friendly, personal service that makes guests feel right at home.

On-Site Activities & Regional Excursions

Guests staying at Eileen’s Trees Inn can easily complement their lodge stay with a variety of regional day tours and cultural activities:

• Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives: Depart early in the morning for a short drive to Loduare Gate and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day Big Five safari.

• Lake Manyara Safaris: Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and birdlife.

• Karatu Town & Market Walks: Stroll into Karatu town with a local guide to experience daily market life, coffee stalls, and local craft shops.

• Cultural Trips to Lake Eyasi: Arrange a day trip to Lake Eyasi to interact with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths.

Location & Strategic Transit Links

Situated on the edge of Karatu town along the main safari highway, Eileen’s Trees Inn offers easy access to Northern Tanzania’s top parks:

• Ngorongoro Crater Gate (Loduare Gate): ~15 to 20 minutes drive

• Lake Manyara National Park Gate: ~20 to 25 minutes drive

• Lake Manyara Airstrip (LMY): ~25 to 30 minutes drive (for bush flights to Serengeti, Arusha, or Zanzibar)

• Arusha Town: ~2 hours drive via smooth asphalt highway

• Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): ~3 hours drive (~150 km)

Why Gnade Safaris Recommends Eileen’s Trees Inn

At Gnade Safaris, we regularly feature Eileen’s Trees Inn in our mid-range northern circuit safari itineraries for several key reasons:

• Outstanding Value for Money: Delivers clean, comfortable cottage rooms, a large swimming pool, and delicious dining at a highly competitive price point.

• Welcoming Local Hospitality: Known for warm, friendly Tanzanian staff and personalized care that creates an inviting, home-like atmosphere.

• Strategic Dual-Park Position: Perfectly located for visiting both Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater without changing hotels every night.

• Relaxing Pool & Garden Setting: Beautifully maintained tropical gardens and a refreshing central pool offer the perfect setting to unwind after long game drives.