I traveled back to Europe this week to finalize a few things so I can fully focus on Tanzania, the Lodge, and Django Tourswhen I return in June.
Speaking of Tanzania… In my last post, I mentioned that after some back and forth, I decided to keep the house at Kilimanjaro.
Originally, the plan was for me to take a more hands-off role with the house, letting my business partner run the accommodation on her own. But things changed—Stella decided to move to Zanzibar to be with her husband. This left me reevaluating my options and thinking long and hard about the future of the house. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to manage it solo. After meeting with lawyers, accountants, advisors, and friends, I finally decided to go all in.
So, I’ve started renovating, cleaning, reorganizing, and planting the garden.
I’ll be in Europe until early June, and by the time I return, I’m hoping that many of the veggies will be ready for harvest. We’ll keep planting and rotating different crops, and with a steady supply of water, we should be able to grow and harvest year-round, always having fresh food at the house. Beneath the banana trees, I planted coffee and plan to add some tea as well, showcasing how these two beverages are produced. The tea and coffee we serve at the house now are grown in a neighboring village, which guests can also visit.
The location itself has turned out to be perfect for travelers who love a sense of freedom. The entire place feels like a friend’s home, with a shared living room, a beautiful outdoor area, a large balcony, terrace, and a lush garden filled with banana plants and avocado trees. There’s plenty of space to relax, and we’re adding a few sports activities—basketball, badminton, and soccer at a nearby field. We recently hosted a big tournament and created the Django Cup, but I’ll share more about that in a future post.
One of the hidden gems near the house is a magical wild water canyon on Mount Kilimanjaro, within walking distance. It truly elevates the experience to another level. Some guests have said the canyon alone was worth the trip to Tanzania. There are no gates, no fees, and no other tourists—it’s an exclusive experience we can offer for free.
The photos above were all taken either in the canyon or around the house.
All the best, and I hope to see you soon,
Floh
