Umali Bed and Breakfast
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Excellent service provided in peaceful environment. Ten individual suites overlooking rolling hills. High fences protect property and guests. Twenty-four hour staff and security guards.
A view of Umali individual suites while looking up the hill from the Reception House.
Umali Dining Room and Restaurant. Community members frequent Chef Victor's highly rated Restaurant. Special requests welcomed, including room service.
Breakfast from 6 am to10 am in the round dining room. Hot lunches served at 12:30 pm and Dinners served at 7:30 pm at $10 per person. Picnic lunches available.
Single suites cost $50, depending on the season, have king-sized bed, private bath with hot shower, tub and modern toilet. WiFi available.
Double and Triple Rooms also available, for $60 and $70 respectively, depending on the season. A writing desk is visible between the beds.
Each unit has its own private porch for relaxing, watching birds or taking tea.
Lovebirds live at Umali throughout the day and many other species visit. Guests can watch from their porches, sit on the grounds, or use nearby trails outside the gate.
Wildebeests grazing in Ngorongoro Crater, 15 miles from Umali, an easy day trip we can arrange. Trips also arranged for the Serengeti, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro. Check our website for links. Photo by Owner Wendy Bali
An Iraqw Underground House on our grounds. Our Gardener Nangay will describe Iraqw tribal traditions to guests who wish a cultural tour. Our Manager Eliza describes Maasai traditions when asked.
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Nightly Rate
$40 - $70
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Address
P.O. Box 303
Karatu,
Tanzania - Phone+255-768-575919
- Phone+1-505-414-7162
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Beautiful rural, quiet setting, just outside the center of Karatu. Our B&B has ten private individual suites, each equipped with a king sized bed and a private bathroom which includes hot shower, bathtub and modern toilet. Each suite has private porch for relaxing. Internet available; staff and security guards provide 24 hour service and protection. Restaurant on the grounds and room service available. A traditional Iraqw underground house is on display. Arrangements can be made for cultural tourism or safari excursions to nearby parks.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Elizabeth Mollel, Manager
Innkeepers Description:
The Owners, Mathias and Wendy Fidao Bali, are Educators who received their Graduate Degrees in the USA.They have formed a U.S. nonprofit, Umali Autism Foundation Tanzania (UAFT), to bring Special Education training to teachers and children with Autism in Tanzania.
The innkeepers speak:
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Swahili
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English
Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Excellent Service
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Quiet and Private
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Village Setting with Safari and Cultural Tourism
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
On-site
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Internet Service
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Amenities Basket
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Desk
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Private entrance
Other
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Restaurant available on site for all meals
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Daily laundry available to guests
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WiFi available
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Umali transportation to B&B available
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Breakfast is free
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Nightly Rate
$40 - $70
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$40 - $70
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: flexible Check Out: flexible
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: No
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Drinking Description: By prior arrangement only
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$40 - $70
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
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Village
City - Bashay/Karatu
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Distance to city: 4 miles
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Directions to property:
Four miles from Karatu to Bashay
Airport
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Kilimanjaro International Airport is 120 miles
Nairobi Airport with shuttle to Arusha. Arusha is 100 miles from Karatu.
Umali B&B can arrange transport for customers from Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
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Directions to property:
Kilimanjaro International Airport is 120 miles
Nairobi Airport with shuttle to Arusha. Arusha is 100 miles from Karatu.
Umali B&B can arrange transport for customers from Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
Area Attractions
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Historical interests
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ideally located close to 5 National Parks
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Historical and Cultural Tours
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Safaris can be arranged - single or multi-day
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Site ideal for BIRDWATCHING
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Bird watching
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Hiking trails
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Big Game Safaris, Serengeti, Ngorongoro,Tarangire
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Big Game Safaris, Serengeti, Ngorongoro,Tarangire
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Amenities
Type:
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[Resource Id: Other, Set: lookupdata]
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Excellent Service
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Quiet and Private
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Village Setting with Safari and Cultural Tourism
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
On-site
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Internet Service
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Amenities Basket
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Desk
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Private entrance
Other
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Restaurant available on site for all meals
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Daily laundry available to guests
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WiFi available
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Umali transportation to B&B available
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Breakfast is free
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 6 am - 10 am
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Serving Location: Dining Room
Special meal options
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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Additional Food Services By Request
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Contact The Innkeeper
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