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Kaliwa Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
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Breakfast area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Terrace/patio

Bungalow

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 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 - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Moshi Golf Club - 30 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Uhuru Park - 32 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Moshi Outdoor Market - 33 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Materuni Waterfalls - 53 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kaliwa Lodge

Upscale lodge near Machame Gate
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Kaliwa Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Kaliwa Lodge Machame
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kaliwa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaliwa Lodge?

As of 1 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaliwa Lodge on 15 Jul, 2025 start from S$241.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kaliwa Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaliwa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaliwa Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Kaliwa Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kaliwa Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Machame Gate.

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Kaliwa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing view from the deck, great service and rooms have everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The Mt. Kilimanjaro viewing deck was my favorite.

10/10

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.

10/10

We had been promised a driver to take us from the airport to the lodge, and he was there waiting in spite of the l-o-n-g entry process and the late hour. And, he is a very good driver, even where the roads were iffy. We were offered a late light supper, which was perfect. In the morning, the manager greeted us with "Come see the mountain. It's the first time in a month!" He led us to a huge deck jutting out over a gorge, and there in front of us was a crystal clear Kilimanjaro. Wow! Kaliwa Lodge offers several add-on excursions. We chose to do a short walking tour the first day to get the kinks out and a longer walking tour the second that included lunch and a tour of a coffee plantation. Both were well worth it to us. The grounds of the lodge are lovely and beautifully maintained. The rooms consist of one long building with several units and then some that are back-to-back units. We had one of the latter and loved it. The simplicity and great bed also helped us leave the frazzle of travel behind. Breakfast is included in the room rate and was both generous and healthful. We stayed for three nights and had the regular dinner twice and lunch once. The rates for these were very reasonable and the wine prices also.

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

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.
Chambre comfortable et préparée avec beaucoup d’attention
Petit déjeuner de très bonne qualité
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10

facilities are okay. periodically lost electricity and hot water. the staff are wondferful, however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Beautiful views of Kilimanjaro from deck !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Great little place, breathtaking views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2017

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

It was very beautiful. Very kindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

Amazing place ! Amazing staff ! All good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10

good hotel. but it is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

It is in a unique location, very quiet and peaceful. The deck is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10

まさにテラスからのキリマンジャロのみ。 他にメリットを見つけるのは難しい。 ミニバスで安価にアクセスできるが、明るいうちの到着が必須。 ミニバスは意外と頻繁に出ている。Machame Roadと国道の交差点での乗り継ぎも特に問題ない。 朝食は期待できない、まさにキリマンジャロの1点。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019