Kaliwa Lodge

Location: Machame Road, Moshi, tz

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Packed lunches
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Cooking class
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Triple Room

  1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  560-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Relax - Fireplace

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

• Bungalow

  The fireplace is a top feature of this bungalow. Boasting a private entrance, this bungalow also includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and slippers. The bungalow offers a wardrobe, a sofa, as well as a patio and a balcony. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Twin Room

  The twin room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Double Room

  Featuring a patio, this elegantly appointed room offers a terrace and seating area. The room has a view of the beautiful garden, and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Free toiletries are included in the guests' stay.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Twin Room

  Featuring a patio, this elegantly appointed room offers a terrace and seating area. The room has a view of the beautiful garden, and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Free toiletries are included in the guests' stay.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher

• Single Room

  Featuring a patio, this elegantly appointed room offers a seating area and work desk. The room offers a view of the beautiful garden, and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Free toiletries are included in the guests' stay.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter

• Triple Room

  Featuring a patio, this elegantly appointed room offers a king size and a queen size bed. The private bathroom fitted with a shower. Free toiletries are included in the guests' stay. Please note that the price is based on 3 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Laura (10/5): Fantastischer Aufenthalt mit Ausblick - Unser Aufenthalt war fantastisch: die Lage und der Ausblick einfach nur WOW! Die Zimmer sind geschmacksvoll, super bequem, das Essen 10/10 und das Personal hilfsbereit, mega freundlich und sehr sehr nett (u.a. Diana, Omari, Justina). Wir haben auch die sehr freundliche Besitzerfamilie kennengelernt. Vielen Dank für alles - wir kommen wieder! nichts (nur vielleicht zu kurzer Aufenthalt :-))
• Jaco (4/5): Disappointingly overpriced! Will not book with them again. - View of the mountain Overpriced. Basic meals and drinks charged at nearly x4 the price. Staff is inexperienced and does not know what hospitality is.
• Charles St. (9/5): Lodge mit moderner Architektur in einmaliger (Berg -) Umgebung. - Gutes, einfaches Frühstück mit sehr gutem Arabica-Kaffee aus der (grossen) french-press Kanne. Auswahl Restaurant-Zelt (wenn feucht) od. sensationelles Holzdeck/Terrasse mit frontalem "Kili-Blick" (wenn Wetter mitspielt) Momentane Bauarbeiten (dafür gibts einen Pool)
• Mohamed joseph (10/5): Exceptional - La vue , le calme et le service .. surtout la gentillesse de Justine et de Upenda. Fantastique Tout était bon
• Heleanna (8/5): Waking up to Kilimanjaro - We loved the view, the design of the Rooms and the lush garden, as well as the services of guiding they are offering. Food offerings are good, but pitty we could not taste local food well done and served in the premises Door to the bathroom noisy and not fully closing, and the restaurant ergonomics a bit complex.
• Laurie (9/5): -
• Devimeux Julien (9/5): -
• Alex (8/5): - Kaliwa lodge is 1hr from airport & Mt Kili walking points. You must arrange transport with lodge to go anywhere as the lodge is very isolated. Located amongst banana plantation down a very bumpy dirt road. Lodge is surrounded by walls and is secure. The lodge has a garden courtyard with rooms around yard. Large deck overlooking a green valley and Mt Kilimanjaro. Room & ensuite is functional with adequate space. Dated modern decor, large netted comfy bed, good hot water & WiFi. Dinner was good & had breakfast box. Staff are great. Birds at night & early morning can be a nuisance for light sleepers. Dinner & drinks at reasonable prices.
• Alex (10/5): - This was a wonderful zen stop for us in Kilimanjaro. The staff treated us like family and the food and drinks were amazing.
• Jens (10/5): - Super Betreuung durch zuvorkommendes, freundliches Personal. Tolle Anlage mit Blick auf den Kilimanjaro. Zahlung mit Kreditkarte ist nicht möglich.
• Eugene (10/5): Hidden gem - Phenomenal
• Hailey (9/5): -
• Tanja (10/5): Eine Lodge zum Wohlfühlen - Sehr liebevolle Einrichtung, sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen und eine tolle Lage.
• Benedicta (9/5): - The terrace with the mt Kilimanjaro view.
• Emily (9/5): Super Tolle Unterkunft! Super leckeres Essen & nettes Personal. Tolle Tour! - So eine schöne Unterkunft! Sehr ruhig mitten im Regenwald. Der Weg zur Unterkunft war ein Abenteuer aber das hatte einfach einen gewissen Charme! Die Angestellten waren super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten auch eine Tour gebucht über die Unterkunft - den Machame Walk - und das war wirklich mega! Unser Guide kannte sich extrem gut aus und hat uns alles mit so viel Leidenschaft erklärt und gezeigt. Die Terasse mit "Blick" auf den Kilimonjaro war wirklich atemberaubend. Leider war es sehr bewölkt und wir haben den tollen Berg nicht gesehen aber der Service war auch hier super. Man bekam Snacks und Getränke. Es war sehr kalt. Dadurch, dass die Fenster sich vom Zimmer nicht schließen lassen und wir im Winter dort waren haben wir sehr gefroren und haben mit Pullis geschlafen.
• James (10/5): Great views and food!! - Views, food (food is so great!!) and staff are super. Room was also very comfortable. Nothing major. All round a really good spot.
• Mehdi (9/5): Perfect stay before/after Kilimanjaro climb - Perfect stay in & out! The lodge is so connected to the it’s surrounding nature and forest giving you a feeling you won’t forget. The staff made this stay extremely pleasant! Even though it got pretty cold, the staff were agile to get me wood for the fire chimney. They were extremely flexible with my checkin check out times. They stored my bag before I left for the mountain and gave it back to me when I got back. I highly recommend this lodge. The normal room have windows that don’t close, therefore it got super cold and no heating was available the room. However, after complaining to the staff, they were extremely helpful and upgraded me to the bigger room at no extra charges! If the weather is good, I will 100% go back here!
• Corey (10/5): -
• Edoardo (10/5): Exceptional - Loved everything about this place, we'll definitely be back! :)
• Caroline (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely beautiful lodge with lovely rooms and staff. Wish we had longer there. Everything was perfect.
• Esther (10/5): Breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro, serene ! - The Mountain View is spectacular! Service was great and the room was beautiful. Loved my dinner and breakfast was so nice . I wish I had booked for more days,,,,,,,I would highly recommend this place and I would definitely stay here if I come back to Tanzania. Nothing,,,,, all was perfect.
• Pierre (10/5): An excellent choice - Loved the design and the view terrace gazing at Kilimanjaro. Great staff, Thanks Mkime for all the cappuccinos. Well deserving of the high reviews.
• Brandon (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daria (10/5): If you go to Kili Machame route it’s a must location!!!! - Everything absolutely!!!
• Amany (9/5): Exceptional - The outdoor area is amazing, the room is exceptional and the staff are great I disliked the food so much, the breakfast was great tho and coffee is great
• Melanie (10/5): - Amazing view from the deck, great service and rooms have everything you need
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Managed with care and attention to detail. Fantastic service. Beautifully decorated and peaceful outdoor areas with great views. It is some distance from Moshi and private transport is expensive.
• Tabitha (8/5): Beautiful but not a comfortable sleep! - Lovely space and great staff. The room had no ventilation, the bed was extremely hard, not enough hooks in the bathroom to put wet towels, storage space in the shower to put the shampoo and body wash, and not enough counter space for toiletries. The breakfast was excellent and the coffee was delicious.
• Mounir (8/5): - Het is prachtige omgeving midden in de natuur en met een fantastisch uitzicht op de berg Kilimanjaro. Prijverhouding per nacht versus de kwaliteit van de kamers vonden wij niet in verhouding staan. Echter kan ik deze accommodatie wel aanraden. Super vriendelijk personeel die enorm hard hun best doen om het jou zo comfortabel mogelijk te maken. Het bed is prima en zo ook het eten. Transfer naar het vliegveld was ook prima geregeld en de chauffeur was ruim op tijd. Tevens hadden ze de koffie en de ontbijt pakketten voor ons klaargezet. En aangezien wij om 03:30 uur richting het vliegveld moesten was dit buitengewoon goed geregeld.
• Panuya (10/5): Exceptional - This place is lovely! I stayed before and after my kilimanjaro climb. When I came the second time, the staff remembered my name and welcomed. They even gave me an upgrade to one of the lofts. Wow. This was amazing. The view from the balcony is just stunning. Breakfast and Dinner were also amazing. Highly recommend to stay here!
• Ignacio (10/5): Magical stay - Our honeymoon stay at the hotel in Moshi was absolutely magical. We were upgraded to the best room available and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. From separate romantic dinners to a bed decorated with flowers and a complimentary bottle of champagne, every detail was taken care of to ensure our experience was truly special. We highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a romantic getaway in Moshi.
• Elif (10/5): Exceptional - amazing staff, beautiful property. We loved the location. the terrace is breathtaking. We want to go back and get a room with a view.
• Rüfli (6/5): Pleasant - Lovely garden. Nice patio with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Nice breakfast. The staff was overly friendly. It didn't feel sincere at all. Even though a lovely accomodation we didn't feel very welcome.
• Enno (10/5): Exceptional -
• Johanna (9/5): Most wonderful place. Highly recommend - Beautiful gardens, beautiful location. Delicious food. Fantastic staff Nothing not to like. Except perhaps a fan or ac in the room
• Dan (10/5): An oasis of calm on the slopes of Kilamanjaro - The view is divine, the staff are attentive and the garden feels like a sea of tranquility away from the chaos of Moshi centre Nothing
• Wolfgang (10/5): Exceptional -
• Roman (7/5): best view ever 😁 - location - view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, in the middle od the forest, food was ok when we came to the property there was no power, no internet or very weak, failure, we got a room next to the power generator so we asked to move us, they partiáy solved the problem, because it was just a room few meters further
• stephane (10/5): Dépaysement et détente totale - Très bel emplacement, en pleine nature et quelle vue. Le personnel est aux petits soins. Le dîner ainsi que le petit déjeuner était délicieux et bien copieux. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Nous avons également profité de l'excursion aux eaux chaudes via l'hôtel et avons adoré. Merci beaucoup
• Marine (10/5): Exceptional - The staff attention, the beautiful view Nothing
• Hattie (10/5): Truly wonderful! A paradise - Kaliwa Lodge is a truly beautiful place to stay. The location is stunning and the accommodation far exceeded our expectations and the team there are very helpful and attentive
• Jochen (9/5): Splendid lodge with Kilimanjaro view - The new rooms with Kilimanjaro view are extraordinary, the team is extremly nice, food was excellent - all in all a wonderful stay at Kaliwa Lodge. We can absolutely recommend it. Nothing to complain about.
• Pauline (10/5): Exceptional - View, kindness of people and the walking tour
• Andreas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anita (10/5): Exceptional -
• Siva (10/5): Exceptional -
• Katherine (10/5): can’t wait to come back! - beautiful views, amazing staff, tasty food.peaceful oasis! Wi-Fi didn’t work
• Friederike (8/5): Very good - Very friendly staff very helpfiull Extraordinary position Nice view to kili Diner was overprized
• Anonymous (3/5): Poor -
• Neringa (10/5): Exceptional - Thes staff, food and place were amzing. Could not expect more.
• Allison (10/5): peaceful and quiet - beautiful location- a little oasis out of the madness of Arusha. we couldn’t pay by card even though it was advertised you could.
• James (10/5): amazing location - view, modern rooms. check out
• Rahil (7/5): Not what you see - Kilimanjaro mount view Cleanliness Staff No Safebox in Room Remote location far from town Power Cuts No AC No landlines in room Not at all advisable for family stay Room are small with little privacy because glass doors.
• Neringa (10/5): simply amazing - Loved everything about that place , the view of Mount Kili was stunning . Was amazed by customer service , Justina and her team is truly amazing! Will definitely come back next time . n/a
• Christine (10/5): - The Mt. Kilimanjaro viewing deck was my favorite.
• Seciliq (3/5): Poor - Friendly staff and it's out in nature The shower was small with no shower curtain, so the water was just running off to the bed I couldn't shower comfortably. The bathroom window curtain was too small I picked up someone peeping into my bathroom from the forest . The wifi didn't work and there wasn't enough space to put my luggage. The bed was also very small and for a price of 100 USD a night for me it's not value for money.
• Romik (10/5): Great accommodation, like home - thanks to the hotel for everything. location is terrific. also want to thank Justina and Lina for their kind and friendly atmosphere! I do recommend this place, you will not regret!
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lucie (10/5): Exceptional -
• 西田 (9/5): Superb -
• Melissa (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay at Kaliwa. The staff members were lovely--the people were the highlight of our stay. The rooms are practical but tastefully decorated, very clean, and pleasant. I'm very grateful that the Kaliwa team was accommodating when we realized that my father's CPAP breathing machine would need overnight electricity. Their quick thinking was very appreciated. The food was very nice and we enjoyed our stay very much.
• Hendrikus (8/5): Very good - Stunning deck with views on Kili. interesting little oasis with eyecatching architecture in a quaint environment. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms. For the price, the amenities were a bit lacking (e.g. a pool, even a small one, would really have uplifted the experience. Restaurant atmosphere a bit lacking and though the food was good, again pricey (as was the 50 USD taxi to JRO airport).
• Anonymous (10/5): Amazing! - everyone is incredibly friendly, the food is amazing, the rooms so comfortable and the view of kilimanjaro is just stunning!!!
• Fryderyk (9/5): Superb -
• Erik (10/5): Nice stay near kilimanjaro - We enjoyed very much our stay at this property. Very warm welcome, great service. The breakfast with the view on the kilimanjaro is spectacular. The only negative point was that credit card machine didn't worked and we had to pay in cash.
• Pierre (10/5): Séjour fantastique - J’ai passé un séjour fantastique, le cadre était magnifique calme, reposant et réellement en harmonie avec la nature le personnel était adorable et hyper réactif de l’accueil à mon départ. Je recommande vivement.
• KAREN (6/5): kaliwa - facilities are okay. periodically lost electricity and hot water. the staff are wondferful, however.
• Verified traveler (10/5): kilimanjaro - Beautiful views of Kilimanjaro from deck !!
• Juuso (10/5): Unforgettable stay - I want to thank Inger, Marvin and all of the Kaliwa Lodge staff for an incredible stay at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Not only is the place unique and astonishingly beautiful, you feel most welcome and all of the staff is always ready to help you and even share personal stories and local info when you're eating or hanging around in the lobby. An added plus for the lunch and dinner menus, not once did I taste even anything mediocre, was really surprised the high quality of the food, better than in most good restaurants in Tanzania or Kenya - special mentions to the chicken curry and the spaghetti arrabiatta. The place is a bit out of town but the experience is more than worth it. And you never forget the moment when you see Kilimanjaro in the morning sun for the first time from the hotel terrace. I would rate Kaliwa Lodge as a top 5 stay in all of my travels. Juuso from Finland
• Richard (10/5): - The lodge is really great. It was our best stay on our Tanzania Trip. The German Managers are very nice and helpfull. They have great terrace with view to the top of the kilimanjaro and a nice garden. We also did the "machame walk" which you can book there. It was a very nice half day trip. We whould defenetely recommend to stay there.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great little place, breathtaking views, friendly staff
• Johanna (10/5): We warnt to come again - It was very beautiful. Very kindly staff
• Nicolas (10/5): - Amazing place ! Amazing staff ! All good
• kl (6/5): - good hotel. but it is expensive.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It is in a unique location, very quiet and peaceful. The deck is very nice.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The view of Kilimanjaro was great. Did see it but is very weather dependent. Staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble!
• Michelle (10/5): Excellent Hospitality - Kaliwa Lodge provided an exceptional experience with outstanding views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The managers and staff were friendly and helpful at all times. In addition to clean rooms, the freshly prepared meals and tranquil surroundings were delightful. The lodge can also arrange excursions with a local guide. I hiked to Machame Camp one day and participated in a village tour/coffee roasting experience on another, both with local guide Edimund. Thank you for a delightful stay.
• Michelle (10/5): Fabulous hospitality - Kaliwa Lodge provides excellent accommodations and hospitality for a short trip to the area. The staff are friendly and helpful, rooms are kept well, and the food is delicious. This would be a perfect place to stay before or after hiking Kilimanjaro, and there are views of the mountain for all guests to enjoy.
• Juan (8/5): Loads of potential in a beautiful setting - The manager is SUPER personable which is great in such a small property. The setting is amazing despite the fact that the Kili was cover by clouds the whole time. However there’s some investment the property could make to offer more comfort to its guests. Hopefully with new management these improvements will take place. I will invest in good pillows, the ones provided were awful. The beds have the set up for the mosquito nets but they weren’t used. They should because we were bitten by mozzies. Having to pay only in cash is cumbersome. The property in general could be better maintained and little touches to make it more welcoming.
• Sol (6/5): - This lodge is 15 km to Mt. Kilimanjaro and 45 min. from Kilimanjaro airport. Only accepts cash. The property mangers are friendly. For the price you pay, the room and bathroom is very tiny. Some of the customers rating is very high on this facilty. For the price that’s being charged you would expect to get lot more. You can get taxi at airport which is lot cheaper than asking the lodge to arrange and the same for the tours. The viewing deck is nice but the 2 days we their was foggy so you couldn’t see the mountain peak.
• Earl (8/5): - A little rustic but an excellent view and great staff.
• Dominic (8/5): Comfortable clean minimalist - Rainy day but sunny staff. Well organised, polite and efficient. Lovely look out over the valley to the mountains behind. Clean simple rooms.
• KEVIN (10/5): Excellent location and management - Efficient and friendly management at a great location.
• Donna (10/5): Serene location with views of Kilimanjaro - This place seemed nice when reading about it online, but I wasn’t prepared for how truly exceptional it is. Unpretentious, but comfortable lodge that lets the surroundings have center stage. Magnificent deck with views of Kilimanjaro (which was gracious enough to show itself). Excellent breakfast in serene surroundings. Warm and welcoming hosts. I would love to come back here!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Fab hotel nestled in foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro - Couldn't have been happier with our two night stay here at Kaliwa. Thomas and the team run a tight ship and the 9 beautifully appointed rooms are a great place to acclimatise pre ascent of Kilimanjaro (or pre safari - in our case). The food (breakfast lunch and dinner), room, gardens, staff and sun deck were all fabulous. We spent 48 hours lying around drinking in the views and the sights and squeezed in a day trip to Moshi. Will definitely be back.
• Doug and Monika (10/5): Great Three Days At Kaliwa - Our three day stay at Kaliwa Lodge was most enjoyable. The lodge is beautifully situated with wonderful views of Mount Kilimajaro from a fabulous deck overlooking a lush green valley with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. The gardens and landscaping around the bauhaus designed guest rooms were beautiful. Blue monkeys were swinging through the trees nearby on a regular basis and the bird life was superb. The staff was effective, courteous and friendly and Thomas the General Manager was a terrific host ensuring that every need was well attended too. Thomas was also an immense fountain of knowledge and insightful observations on Tanzania; it's history; it's people, their successes and their prospects and challenges and for the future. It was like having your own personal tour guide on site all the time. The lodge is not to big, so meeting and interacting with other travelers at meals and on the deck made the experience even more enjoyable.
• Kris (10/5): Perfect hotel for climbing Kilimanjaro - The manager of the hotel, Thomas Becker, is an incredible host. He was very accommodating, and made my stay in Tanzania seamless. The staff at Kaliwa lodge is very nice, and the area is very relaxing. It's the perfect place to stay before and after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Andrew (10/5): The best view & quality lodging on Kilimanjaro!!! - My new wife & I just were married here last week! Through a lucky search online, I found this gem in Machame that had everything I was looking for a stay & ceremony ! When I read it was German owned & German Managed, I knew it would be wonderfully run with attention to detail as having lived in Germany for 5 years. The set daily 3 course menus, the beautifully maintained grounds & flowers, the AMAZING wood deck with a view of Kilimanjaro (when she isn’t shy behind clouds) with a full compliment of drinks & made to order snacks / light meals for lunch. Between the email contact, the assistance with the wedding coordinator & the great photos Thomas himself took of us being married , we couldn’t have asked for a better view, better host , better staff for the few days we stayed for our little “private” ceremony. The ONLY downside - it’s cash only there for meals / drinks / Extras. That in Tanzania is a problem as a tourist, with the only reliable ATM being 45 mins drive away by paid taxi and would mean taking millions out to pay the total bills. BOOK the rooms online to pay first , bring plenty of cash with you & more for tips / extras / taxi. It’s on an area of unreliable network & limited internet, so only relaxing or some short hikes are possible...great for a few days rest / before or after hiking Kili or a quiet get away. I love the cool evenings, but having a Fan (which isn’t possible there without full time electricity) would be a small bonus.
• Julie (8/5): Pretty place in the neighborhood - It's a beautiful place. Simple and elegant. The people were lovely. There was no internet and this caused us enormous problems because we had some travel issues, including a flight change and no one could reach us via What'sApp or email. I spent a fortune on phone calls while there. Also we received no maid service, they didn't even empty the trash can. Overall we thought it was a nice place but bad luck having no internet. They should have offered a discount.
• Dave (8/5): Great Tanzania Lodge - Excellent property, beautiful grounds and very helpful management.
• Glenn (10/5): Great Stay beside Kilimanjaro - Great place to stay. Cool outdoor restaurant & bar; nice local walks and activities; fun watching monkeys. Recommended place to stay while getting ready for Kilimanjaro climb. However don't expect all the room amenities to function - my TV didn't have a cord to plug inand some stuff didn't work...
• miriam (10/5): - Staying at kaliwa lodge was a great way to relax and take in the surrounding nature. The breakfast in the morning was phenomenal.
• Bitna (8/5): Charming place - the place was so charming and cozy. African atmosphere lingered around the lodge. It was unfortunate that the weather was too foggy to see the Kilimanjaro mountain, but still I fall in love with the place.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - I highly recommend this hotel if you are staying around the area. The view of Kilimanjaro from the deck is priceless! Wonderful view, we were lucky the weather and clouds cooperated with us that we had a magnificent view! Not so keen on the room so much. Pretty basic and a bit of smell, but it is ok. Staff were great and friendly. Food was delicious. So happy with this hotel overall!
• Andi (10/5): Loved it! - Beautiful location, great food and friendly service.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Bauhaus boutique design hotel - Refreshingly different design. Impressive coffe table book library on Africa.
• Julia (10/5): Great Spot - We had a great time at the hotel! Everyone was extremely attentive and accommodating even though we arrived late. The breakfast was a delicious assortment of coffee, teas, homemade bread, cheeses, and fresh fruit. The grounds were clean and we really enjoyed the amazing views of Kilimanjaro from their deck. Highly recommended. Thank you!
• Jeff (10/5): 4 day stay after Kilimanjaro - Thomas & his staff really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable & catered for. I travel extensively & it's great to find customer care at this very high level. Views for the terrace & gardens are breathtaking & organised tours from Thomas are well worth a try. I'd not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone. Jeff..
• Zachary (8/5): Quaint and Charming Lodge with Beautiful Views - The room was nice. The beds were very stiff and the sheets were a bit scratchy. The main reason you stay at this lodge is for it's charm. Since the lodge is very secluded bordering the jungle area, you will have many animals making noises at all times of the day. You have beautiful views of Kilimanjaro not only from the viewing deck but from the breakfast/dinner area. Dinner was not included in our price but was very good, surpassing our expectations. The couple who run it are very nice and are eager to help you arrange any activities or transfers you may need.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - A very relaxing and comfortable small hotel. A good place to recover from a hectic travel schedule. The meals were of a fixed menu and very flavorful.

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