Kaliwa Lodge

My stay at Kaliwa Lodge was beyond exceptional.

From the landscape and surroundings to the astonishing view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the tailored treatment to the guests. It simply felt like home. I was impressed.

I can only recommend it.

in febr. 2024 we stayed there 3 nights and we were stunned. our room the Kilimanjaro Bungalow was fantastic. very clean, huge, comfy bed and a big balcony, facing the Kilimanjaro above the forest. incredible animal sounds. and soooo many beautiful butterflies.
the service and food were excellent. the whole complex was created by heart. very peaceful and beautiful surroundings. the view from the big terrace to the mountain will rest in my heart forever. also everything was organized perfectly. nothing to worry about. we were lucky to meet the german owner. a lovely women. if you meet her, you know immediately why this place is so special. i really recommend this place.

My stay at Kaliwa Lodge was wonderful. Situated in a lush green environment, Kaliwa offers a perfect escape from everyday life. The view from the deck is breathtaking, with a clear view on the Kilimanjaro. The chef is very professional and the food is delightful. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The room was beautiful, clean and more than comfortable. All in all, Kaliwa Lodge is a real hidden gem in Moshi-area, and is definitely worth a visit.

Kaliwa is one of the best lodge in the northern part of tanzania with highly recommended service to their customers…also a nice view to the Mount Kilimanjaro

I had a wonderful time and experience at the Kaliwa Lodge, each staff member I met and encountered, from the guards to the check- in to the cleaning staff to the cooks were delightful and eager to help! Thank you! Will recommend to my colleagues! I enjoyed watching Mountain Kilimanjaro from a very beautiful view.

Stayed here for 2 nights of restoration between business travel. I wish I could have stayed a month! The team was genuinely so kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. I felt so welcomed and taken care of. The views and food were amazing, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The garden was amazing too. I can’t wait to return.

To note: hot water didn’t work in my room while I was there but I also never mentioned it - I’m sure they would have fixed or moved me. It is off the beaten bath so be sure you are in a car that can handle mud. Worth the drive and worth cold showers!!

Kaliwa lodge is an absolute pleasure to stay at! The staff went above and beyond to welcome us and always had a smile. The meals were amazing and the lodging was lovely. The views are breathtaking. We had a wonderful stay here!

Super cute lodge in Machame. If you decide to to the hike via the Machame route in Kilimanjaro National park, it's best to stay at this hotel because it's very close to the entrance. Justina, Oliver and the rest of the team will make your stay very comfortable. They're very friendly and if you need transportation and tours arranged they will make it happen. Definitely, would stay again.

We stayed here a few weeks ago and I am still thinking about the incredible hospitality, food, and views that Kaliwa Lodge offered us. My partner and I were only staying in the area for one night and chose Kaliwa Lodge based on their large deck with views of Kilimanjaro since we weren't able to climb it. The deck surpassed our expectations! Would stay here again. Friendly staff and drivers :)

What an experience. Off the beat and path but well worth the stay. The atmosphere was fantastic. The staff were warm welcoming and patient with my second language no skills. If you get lucky you'll get the most amazing photo of Mount Kilimanjaro. Did I mention the staff were fantastic.

This place was like staying in Eden. I loved waking up to the birds and monkeys. We were so close to Mount Kilimanjaro and we had the perfect view! My husband had the most thrilling time checking off a bucket list item by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro...he was beyond happy and wants to do it again. My cousins did a mountain trek and one did paragliding after being flown to the top of Mt. Kilo. He says he's coming back too!! My best friend and I did a safari and it was a dream come true. So beautiful and we saw every animal on our huge list. We cannot wait to go back. The best part are the prices! You get so much for what you pay for...Best place to stay in Africa hands down!!!! Thank you!!!

Stylish and modern small boutique hotel. Very quite and relaxing stay. Staff and owner are outstandingly friendly and very service oriented. We also enjoyed the restaurant and bar very much. The Mt Kilimanjaro view from the terrace is incredible and I suppose the best one you can get outside of the park. We also enjoyed a trip to the river and waterfall nearby as well as a visit to a local coffee farm. Airport pickup worked perfectly as well.

I stayed in this lodge a couple days ago and all I can say is that I was very touched and impressed with the way the staff treats their guests.

Hitting the big 3, this is the first time someone has ever put it so much effort to celebrate my birthday. From the room decorations down to arranging our private candle lit dinner and then baking a birthday cake few hours before the clock strikes 12am. Wow. This is beyond my expectation.

A big thank you to everyone in this lodge for such a memorable stay. Service was impeccable, food was excellent, as mentioned by others in their comments. Room was satisfactory and the terrace was beautiful. It was an extremely comfortable stay, just what we needed after a 7 days safari trip. Would highly recommend this place.

BEAUTIFUL view! FABULOUS staff! Great food and cozy beds! Best experience in Tanzania! Kaliwa Lodge is the perfect retreat.

Even if you only go for the view and the passion fruit jam, it is totally worth it.

This place is actually magical. It is perfectly located facing Mount Kilimanjaro. There are not much shops around the area so bring some supplies if you need to. The lodge offers a fantastic dinner at night. A tip, do bring some cash in case you need to pay for drinks and food. The staff there are also fantastic and really accommodating. I would definitely come back. Thank you

Perfect place to rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Kilimanjaro! Great people, service, food. You feel welcome, taken care of and no matter what you need the solution is immediate! Wonderful staff! Thank you very much for making our stay unforgettable! Cannot wait to be back!

We stayed in Kaliwa Lodge before our Kilimanjaro trekking. We loved the beautiful garden and the modern architecture of the place. The German manager takes care of the quest personally and make them feel at home. The rooms are cosy, the staff very nice.A great place to stay!

Very beautiful Lodge and excellent stuff. We spent the last night of our trip there and it was wonderful. You can feel the nature and the terrace is amazing. Really peaceful and the manager couple were very very nice with us.
Also special thanks to Bianca, who helped us organizing our trip!

We came here on the first leg of a trip up kilimanjaro. We were greeted late at night after long delays with the airlines and typical KLM luggage issues. The manager (Thomas) was there to greet us personally and reassured us that he was there to help us as much as possible with our stay. His hospitality extended well beyond the normal duties of a lodge manager, as he assisted us personally in attempting to straighten out our luggage issues.

After a long two days of flying we were very exhausted and ready to rest. The luggage issues we faced forced us to stay at this lodge an additional night, which meant an extra day that was not included in our travel package. Being the souls of caution we are, we only pulled out the cash that we were expected to tip our guides and porters for our trek up the mountain, and a small amount of extra cash. The lodge typically only accepts cash and not card, but there was an option to pay with paypal. What genuinely impressed us is that Thomas was more concerned about us than how we would pay, and showed us to our rooms without even having us register or paying. We settled when we left and provided a sizeable tip.

While there, the service was first class. I don't have a single complaint about anyone or anything. From the cook to the groundskeeper, the staff is diligent and friendly. The food was very good and consisted of traditional Tanzanian cuisines using locally grown and produced food. There is an observation platform on the far end of the grounds that provide not only a lovely outdoor social setting, but breath taking views of the forest and of Mount Kilimanjaro itself.

You'll find yourself immersed in an enjoyable atmosphere with other people sharing their own unique traveling experiences and have a wonderful environment, and usually an audience, to share your own experiences, too. We highly recommend this lodge to anyone planning a trip to this area.

Kaliwa lodge is a piece of heaven on earth. Full of trees, with breathtaking views of the Kilimanjaro which occasionally shows up. The river weru weru flows right next to this property and provides a soothing effect. Tranquility is what i felt when I was there. The staff are attentive and friendly. They are flexible and accommodating. I highly recommend Kaliwa lodge. I toured the neighborhood of machame and the people are welcoming. The coffee experience at Mama Rose' was the winner