Kaliwa Lodge
Machame Road
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Why people book this hotel
“We loved the view, the design of the Rooms and the lush garden, as well as the …”
“Absolutely beautiful lodge with lovely rooms and staff”
“Service was great and the room was beautiful”
“We were upgraded to the best room available and the staff went above and beyond …”
“Beautiful gardens, beautiful location”
“location - view of Mt”
“Loved my dinner and breakfast was so nice”
“Breakfast and Dinner were also amazing”
Overview
Kaliwa Lodge is nestled at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, just a few minutes away from Machame Gate entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. It has a restaurant and bar, and offers activities in the area. Each elegantly appointed guest room at Kaliwa offer a seating area. The rooms offer views of the beautiful garden and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Free toiletries are included in the guests' stay. The lodge features a wooden deck overlooking the Weru Weru Rift and Forest and guests can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Papa's Kilimanjaro Whisky Bar offers a wide selection of whiskies from around the world. Kaliwa Lodge is 38 km away from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The town of Moshi is a 25-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Jaco
couple
March 26, 2026
“Disappointingly overpriced! Will not book with them again.”
View of the mountain
Heleanna
family_with_children
January 5, 2026
“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
Edoardo
couple
June 25, 2025
Loved everything about this place, we'll definitely be back! :)
Caroline
couple
April 28, 2025
Absolutely beautiful lodge with lovely rooms and staff. Wish we had longer there. Everything was perfect.
Esther
solo_traveller
April 9, 2025
“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.
Daria
extended_group
February 21, 2025
“If you go to Kili Machame route it’s a must location!!!!”
Everything absolutely!!!
John
solo_traveller
December 21, 2024
Managed with care and attention to detail. Fantastic service. Beautifully decorated and peaceful outdoor areas with great views.
Panuya
solo_traveller
July 19, 2024
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
couple
May 21, 2024
“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.
Rüfli
family_with_children
March 25, 2024
Lovely garden. Nice patio with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Nice breakfast.
Johanna
couple
February 26, 2024
“Most wonderful place. Highly recommend”
Beautiful gardens, beautiful location. Delicious food. Fantastic staff
Dan
couple
February 10, 2024
“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
Roman
extended_group
December 23, 2023
“best view ever 😁”
location - view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, in the middle od the forest, food was ok
Hattie
family_with_children
November 3, 2023
“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 Krause
couple
August 29, 2023
“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.
Pauline
couple
June 17, 2023
View, kindness of people and the walking tour
Carlos
couple
May 20, 2023
“Kaliwa, a truly wonderful place for staying near Mount Kilimanjaro (close to Machame Trail)”
The location was perfect, as we wanted to be close to Kilimanjaro and to have a good view of it. Kaliwa is located in the middle of an agricultural zone, filled with very nice and friendly people. It is a very well-run hotel, with good rooms, beds, pillows, etc., but the highlight is its personnel. The warmth, efficiency, friendliness, and devotion to good service shown by Justina, Josephine, Vivian, and Lina (the chef) were in fact remarkable, in itself a justification to go to Kaliwa. The sensation of being appreciated as a visitor was overwhelming. The food is incredible, starting with breakfast which was out of this world in its completeness and its quality, all meals were an experience of different flavors, with the best ingredients. Because at this time of year it gets a bit fresh in the evening, we always had a fire in a cozy living room, with wonderful books to look at, enjoying a perfect gin and tonic, waiting to be served another wonderful dinner. Service went beyond the hotel, as Justina organized a hike to Kilimanjaro with Edmund, a fantastic guide, motivated, with good English, and very knowledgeable, while taking care of the recovery of our luggage which had been misplaced between Kenya and Tanzania, and it was waiting for us when we returned from Kilimanjaro. Kaliwa's deck, overlooking a river, with Kilimanjaro in the background, is something truly special. I congratulate the owner for running such a good operation, something in which the quality of her personnel obviously plays a very relevant role.
friederike
couple
April 16, 2023
Very friendly staff very helpfiull Extraordinary position Nice view to kili
Neringa
solo_traveller
February 13, 2023
Thes staff, food and place were amzing. Could not expect more.
james
family_with_children
February 1, 2023
“amazing location”
view, modern rooms.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Fitness, Game drives, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel Policies
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