Kaliwa Lodge

It is in a unique location, very quiet and peaceful. The deck is very nice.

The view of Kilimanjaro was great. Did see it but is very weather dependent. Staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A little rustic but an excellent view and great staff.

Rainy day but sunny staff. Well organised, polite and efficient. Lovely look out over the valley to the mountains behind. Clean simple rooms.

Efficient and friendly management at a great location.

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.