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Kaliwa Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Machame with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Sundeck
Sundeck
Triple Room
Interior
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Bungalow

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Machame Road, Machame, 6967

What's nearby

  • Kilimanjaro National Park - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Moshi Golf Club - 25 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Uhuru Park - 26 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Moshi Outdoor Market - 27 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - 79 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Melinda's(Country Side Restaurant) - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kaliwa Lodge

Kaliwa Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kilimanjaro National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, German, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property provides WiFi up to 200 MB per person, per day.
  • Please note that this property is located approximately 15 miles (25 kilometers) outside of Moshi.

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kaliwa Lodge Machame
Kaliwa Lodge
Kaliwa Machame
Kaliwa Lodge Lodge
Kaliwa Lodge Machame
Kaliwa Lodge Lodge Machame

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaliwa Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kaliwa Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kaliwa Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kaliwa Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kaliwa Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kaliwa Lodge?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kaliwa Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours and ecotours. Kaliwa Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kaliwa Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Kaliwa Lodge like?
Kaliwa Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Kilimanjaro National Park, which is 13 minutes away by car.

Kaliwa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Tabitha, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Mt. Kilimanjaro viewing deck was my favorite.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brittany, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

kaliwa
facilities are okay. periodically lost electricity and hot water. the staff are wondferful, however.
KAREN, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

kilimanjaro
Beautiful views of Kilimanjaro from deck !!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place, breathtaking views, friendly staff
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We warnt to come again
It was very beautiful. Very kindly staff
Johanna, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

It is in a unique location, very quiet and peaceful. The deck is very nice.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The view of Kilimanjaro was great. Did see it but is very weather dependent. Staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Juan, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Sol, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A little rustic but an excellent view and great staff.
Earl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Dominic, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and management
Efficient and friendly management at a great location.
KEVIN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Donna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Doug and Monika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kris, 1-night trip
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