Our Story
A history in the hills.
Four generations between a colonial farmhouse and a family lodge.
History
From a 1930s farmhouse to a family home in the mountains.
Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Usambara Mountains in Tanga, Tanzania, Mullers Mountain Lodge is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. This enchanting farmhouse, dating back to the early 1930s, carries the grandeur of German colonial revival. A house built with burned brick and wooden interiors.
Its story begins with Wilhelm Muller and Luizer Marie Muller, a couple who made their life together in the Usambara Mountains. They were blessed with a son, Karl Rudolf Muller, the founder of Mullers Mountain Lodge, who later married Christine Malongo Muller, and together they raised their four children. From humble beginnings as a private family, they transformed their home into a hospitality destination: a lodge with a character all its own.
It has been a home to many ever since, a family business maintaining the legacy left behind. Surrounded by the finest climate Lushoto has to offer, set 1,600 metres above sea level among the warm Sambaa community, it is a place where history, culture, and nature converge. Get the whole, detailed story from Mama Muller when you visit us. A book of the full family history is being prepared.
Family
Owned and run by Karl and Aka Muller.
Three generations on, the lodge is still in the hands of the family that built it. Behind the hands-on, personal welcome are decades of life in these mountains, with Mama Muller always ready to share another story.
Today
A place defined by simplicity, nature, and genuine connection.
The team
The lodge is run by people from these mountains.
Our team is local. Over the years, staff have been trained in kitchen craft, hospitality, and guiding, to become experts at what they do. When you stay here, you’re welcomed by people who have shaped this place alongside the family.
