Title: Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=178011&destination=Arusha%2C+Arusha+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=110679552&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat ## Photo gallery for Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat ![Property grounds - Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat (Arusha Region)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110679600/110679552/de7d2a43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat (Arusha Region)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110679600/110679552/ea32aebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat (Arusha Region)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110679600/110679552/93aba04a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat (Arusha Region)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110679600/110679552/5a7c120f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat (Arusha Region)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110679600/110679552/c4cb64fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat With Olpopongi - Masai Cultural Village & Museum reachable in 46 km, Rafiki Retreat offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. Guests at Rafiki Retreat can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Old German Boma is 27 km from the accommodation, while Uhuru monument is 28 km from the property. Kilimanjaro International Airport is 32 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13230000/13227700/13227676/445591b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha Arusha - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Arusha is home to this vacation home. Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and Lake Duluti are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Njiro Complex. Natural History Museum and Cultural Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Arusha travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Arusha.dx178011) [View more Vacation Homes in Arusha](https://www.expedia.com/Arusha-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178011-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.33651%2C36.88357&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=15mIPnvLK_m0ygnLezfIHuXq3eQ=) Arusha Region, Arusha Region ### What's nearby - ![Lake Duluti](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/b383fa66-dc05-4147-bdef-cf7e1078625d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Duluti 23 min drive \- 11.3 miles - ![Arusha National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120056/277134c4-8b8f-411d-b8fa-80d10d7bda33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arusha National Park 33 min drive \- 10.4 miles - Ngurdoto Crater 16 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate 26 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Arusha Clock Tower 32 min drive \- 18.4 miles ### Getting around - Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Rotterdam Garden 9 min drive - Tanz-Hands 11 min drive - Njeree's Bistro 12 min drive - Dinah Bar 9 min drive - Mamo Restaurant 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat? ### Is Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat? ### Where is Family Cottage at Rafiki Retreat at Rafiki Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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