Set in the crisp, cool altitude of Tanzania’s scenic Southern Highlands, Kisolanza has been the home of the Ghaui family since the 1930’s.Originally planted with tobacco, it is still a fully working farm with cattle, sheep, and a range of crops. The Cape to Cairo road that weaves the length of Africa passes directly through our home, and Nicky, the youngest of the Ghaui siblings, set up “The Old Farm House” to make the most of this ideal stopover spot for travelers - a perfect pause between Zanzibar and Malawi. The Old Farm House has grown to include a whole range of accommodation from luxurious cottages to bush camping, plus an exceptional restaurant and bar, a farm shop, and a spa. The aim remains the same as ever: to provide a haven that caters for all the creature comforts a guest could desire, such as hot showers, delicious food, a warm clean bed, and the welcoming feeling of a "home away from home" – plus a whole lot of luxurious little extras on the side that make it unique, and so much more than just a stop along the way. The Ghaui family has been in East Africa for over 100 years and are happy to share their knowledge with visitors.
Accommodation: There are two pleasant secluded camp sites. One for private use and another for overland trucks. Each campsite has clean bathrooms with hot showers. There is plenty of shade and grass bandas for shelter during the rains. A farm shop and bar are also available.
There are five budget rooms constructed from an old Stable Block which is located close by to the overland campsite. They have either double or twin beds with good quality linen provided. This block of rooms is conveniently close to hot clean showers and toilets.
The wooden chalets all have twin beds and all bedding provided, make the perfect option for those travelers either on a tight budget. Hot, clean showers and toilets are again found very close by.
The comfortable and very reasonably priced farm cottages are situated amongst the native trees found on the private vehicles campsite. They are well furnished with en-suite bathroom and sitting area with an open fire.
The two Farm Cottages are set in beautiful private gardens. Our Farm Cottages are luxuriously furnished and beautifully decorated to a high standard with total privacy for our guests wishing to relax in comfort. They have electricity, en-suite bathrooms and log fires.
You do not need to bring anything with you for a stay at Kisolanza unless you are planning on camping.
