Kisolanza Farm House

Beautiful afternoon walk. 

The airport in Iringa is being repaired resulting in an unfortunate relocation of flights to the nearest airstrip. This airstrip is about one hour drive south of Iringa located on a private farm in the middle of nowhere. We had a journalist at camp and he needed a ride out to the airport so we decided to look and see if there was anything nearby. We discovered there was a nearby farmhouse B&B type place and although it wasn't a "wild" area, we were quick to remember that one of our favorite spots in the north was a farmstead. We decided to check it out for a weekend coming in with low expectations, at the very least we'd have a change of scenery and some decent meals.

The farm is located not five minutes from the main highway but it felt isolated enough. The grounds were very tastefully manicured with several large trees, flowering shrubs, and plenty of space. We arrived for breakfast, which was delicious, and after having a brief chat with the owner we went to our room. We were staying in a small cottage with a huge veranda that had all the amenities for a long term stay. We had heard the farm was a popular destination for overlanders and we could see why. We were also happy to see a fireplace inside as the farm is located quite high so the nights are chilly.

The farm has a variety of walking trails around with a mix of cultivated and secondary vegetation. There is a pair of very cool reservoirs with some nice birdlife and lush surroundings. The food at Kisolanza was pricey but excellent, some of the best food I've had in Tanzania. We found the setting to be extremely relaxing and look forward to going again soon!

Sunrise walk 

Checking out the lake in the morning. 

Looking at some birds in the field.