KILEMAKYARO MOUNTAIN LODGE

The conical charm of Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge is palpable once you step inside the lodge. Built by a German resident in 1909, it is located on the outskirts of town of Moshi, on the lowland slopes Machame route at an altitudinal height of 1134 meters above sea level. This location is chosen by travellers as both their pre and post base layovers for their Kilimanjaro trekking tour. The area was originally a coffee farm which is not owned by a private company that is engaged in the production of Arabica coffee beans. But the restoration work has been done original colonial main structure which is now used as the office space for the lodge. Surrounding the lodge are well-maintained gardens with palm trees everywhere. The rich green undergrowth comprises of flowering plants and shrubs. You’re also going to see many variants of winged fauna and butterflies. The lodge is a collection of 23 amiable cottages which are set apart from each other with intersecting paved walkways leading from one chalet to the other.

Each raised cottage is round in shape with a thatched conical roof (rondavel style), and a little veranda with steps leading up to it. The cottage has a private entrance to two independent rooms. Each has chairs and a table set up in the veranda where you can sit and enjoy the fresh beauty of your surroundings with a hot cup of coffee or tea on your African mountain holiday. The cottages have twin beds with mosquito nets for shield, and wood-carved dressers for your vanity use. They also have seating arrangements in the rooms.

The lodge estate grows its fruit and vegetables and even houses their own cattle to assure the use of the freshest organic ingredients for your meals. This local produce lends a local African flavor to the many dishes the Kilemakyaro chef prepares for you. Have your meals in the lodge’s restaurant located in the main building. The restaurant offers you a selection of zesty Tanzanian and international cuisine. You must also try the traditional “nyama choma” (grilled meat) barbecue on offer on select nights.

The Bar, also in the main building, has a collection of local and imported wines, spirits, beer and other drinks for you to prize from. You can also have your drinks beside the swimming pool or enjoy a dip while taking in the breathtaking views of the Mount Kilimanjaro in all its snow-capped splendor. The native name of Kilimanjaro is “Kilemakyaro” or “Impossible Voyage” in the Chagga language.