Longstay Iringa, longstay Tanzania: stay with us from one week up to three months. MARK’s Farm & Lodge is a quiet working farm and lodge in Mangalali, about 30 minutes from Iringa, on the road to Ruaha National Park. It is a place to rest, to write, to work, to run a retreat or to simply stay a while.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner — or any combination
For a longstay we arrange the meals the way you want them: breakfast only, breakfast and dinner, lunch and dinner, or full board. Every option is possible, and we put your choice in a clear proposal.
Who stays with us for a longstay or retreat
Rest, writing and sabbatical in Tanzania
Wide skies, birdsong, a cup of coffee on the veranda and no hurry. Our farm suits a sabbatical, a writing retreat or a long, quiet rest for one person or a couple.
Group retreats near Iringa
Planning a yoga, writing, wellbeing, church, study or team retreat? We host groups in our rooms, family room and campsite. Send us your dates and group size and we will prepare a proposal.
Volunteers, researchers and expats
Working in or around Iringa for a few weeks or months? A longstay on the farm gives you a calm base, meals if you want them, and friendly people around you. Our farm also supports people with autism or an intellectual disability through meaningful daily activities (read about our mission).
Remote workers and digital nomads — please read this first
We are honest about connectivity: the farm does not provide internet. Our solar power is stable, and the mobile network is Vodacom 4G, which many guests use with their own SIM card or mobile hotspot. If your work needs fast, guaranteed internet, please talk to us before you book.
Where you sleep
Rates per night (a longstay proposal is available on request):
- Double room: TZS 75,000
- Family room (double bed, bunk bed and baby cot): TZS 105,000
- Campsite pitch for tent, rooftop tent or overland truck: TZS 30,000
Showers are shared. The rooms and the campsite are simple and authentic, and Linah and Aneth look after our guests personally.
Longstay with safari and day trips
From the farm we arrange a Ruaha safari with our guide Nolasco, and trips in and around Iringa. You can leave your luggage at the farm while you are away. Coming by road? Read our Iringa to Ruaha road guide.
Frequently asked questions about longstay and retreats
Can I do a longstay at MARK’s Farm & Lodge near Iringa?
Yes. We welcome longstay guests for stays from one week up to three months, in a double room, the family room or on our campsite.
Which meals can I book during a longstay in Tanzania?
Everything is possible: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any combination of the three. Tell us what you prefer and we include it in your proposal.
How much does a longstay in Iringa cost?
Our nightly rates are TZS 75,000 for the double room, TZS 105,000 for the family room and TZS 30,000 for a campsite pitch. For stays of a week or longer we prepare a personal proposal on request, including the meals you choose.
Is there internet on the farm?
No, the farm does not provide internet. Our solar power supply is stable, and the mobile network is Vodacom 4G, which many guests use for their phones and mobile hotspots. Please plan your work with this in mind.
Can I book a group retreat near Iringa?
Yes. Yoga, writing, wellbeing, church, study and team retreats are welcome. Send us your dates and group size and we will prepare a proposal.
How far is the farm from Iringa and Ruaha National Park?
MARK’s Farm & Lodge is in Mangalali, about 30 minutes from Iringa town, on the road towards Ruaha National Park. We can arrange a Ruaha safari from the farm.
Ask for your longstay proposal
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the meals you would like. Write to info@marksfarmandlodge.com or send a WhatsApp message to +255 747 657 344. We reply with a personal proposal.