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Kiboko Lodge

2.5 star property

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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June

Explore the area

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Ngurdoto Village, Arusha
  • Place, Ngurdoto Crater
    â€Ș22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    â€Ș31 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha National Park
    â€Ș39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    â€Ș41 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Family Room

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Arusha

At Kiboko Lodge, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Ngurdoto Crater and 17.8 km (11.1 mi) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate. Highlights at this lodge include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire, a playground and archery. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Arusha lodge, you'll be 21 km (13 mi) from Lake Duluti and 26.9 km (16.7 mi) from Arusha National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ngurdoto Crater - 22 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate - 31 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Arusha National Park - 39 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 40 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 41 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘDinah Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • â€ȘRotterdam Garden - ‬19 min drive
  • â€ȘMamo Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • â€ȘNgurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place - ‬17 min drive
  • â€ȘKangaroo Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Kiboko Lodge

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Kiboko Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha lodge.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Kiboko Lodge offers 21 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:30 AM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 19 October to 21 October:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.0 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Kiboko Lodge Arusha

Kiboko Arusha

Kiboko Lodge Lodge

Kiboko Lodge Arusha

Kiboko Lodge Lodge Arusha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kiboko Lodge?

Kiboko Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiboko Lodge?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiboko Lodge on 5 Jun 2026 start from NZ$301, 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.

Is parking available at Kiboko Lodge?

Yep, Kiboko Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Kiboko Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine breakfast is available at Kiboko Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kiboko Lodge?

No, Kiboko Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kiboko Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 19 until October 21.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kiboko Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kiboko Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kiboko Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this lodge is amazing, offering a serene setting to enjoy the wildlife of Tanzania when not on safari. The lodge sits on the edge of a marsh and gave us multiple terrace options (including a private one attached to our room) to do some bird watching. While there , we saw the African fish eagle and Black-and-white cascade hornbill, songbirds too many to count, along with some visiting Vervet monkeys. The staff were among the most attentive and friendly that we have experienced and our room (the Simba house) was everything we could hope for. We highly recommend it if you’re looking for a quieter place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best View Ever

The views of Mt Meru and the surrounding bush country were magnificent. The grounds include banana, papaya, mango, pineapple and avocado plants/trees, all of which enhance the experience. The staff were extremely attentive and polite. All speak English. We loved the food so much my wife wanted to bring the chef home (joking of course, but high praise). The lodge staff were trained as part of a program to provide a good livelihood to local residents who otherwise would have limited opportunities. While the lodge is remote (not in Arusha city), it is close to Arusha National Park, and lodge staff will provide driving tours (for extra cost), which is well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful. The camp is in a lovely location in the forest near the Arusha natl. park. The staff is super friendly and the food is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DXRtrvlr, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well-run hotel with a social & environmental conscience. Nearly all of the staff, except the Manager, are graduates of a program which saves homeless boys from the street, educates them and teaches them a vocation so that they can be responsible young men who then become gainfully employed adults. Many of the boys are drug addicts when they first enter the program. One of the vocations offered is in hospitality. The boys now employed by Kiboko Lodge are customer-driven, sober, have some working knowledge of english, & are proud of the new lives they have earned with hard work. They do virtually all the work at the Lodge by keeping it clean, preparing and serving meals & doing some maintenance. The meals were delicious, bountiful, and appealing to the eye. Breakfast is normally served in the Tea Room, which is ideal for birdwatching & listening to the sounds of nature. Lunch is often served on one of the terraces. Dinner is ususually served in the dining room, which is an open-air area with a roof and a fireplace. My cottage was very comfortable. It is a bit rustic, yet well-appointed. Being in a rural area, Wifi is limited to the dining room/Reception area. The bathroom has the only power outlet in each of the accommodations & the generator providing power to the outlets is from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. If a guest needs to charge a phone or tablet, & is unable to wait for the generator, the guest can ask the Manager to charge devices if the Lodge doesn't need to use the chargers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not enough for the price

I like that it is helping to support children who are out of school and teach them a skill. However, the cĂžeanliness and the accommodations are sub par for the price. There is also no option for the food and that is exceptionally expensive. If you want the students to gain a real skill, teach them what good hospitality, cleanliness and service really mean so they can be the best. The location is also right by the swamp so there are lots of mosquitos. I know they try to be environmentally friendly but they are filling glass bottles with plastic water to look environmentally friendly. I would rather drink straight from a fresh plastic bottle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique petit hÎtel entouré de verdure

Un petit bijoux de ecolodges vraiment soucieux de l’environnement, personnel gentil, bonne nourriture, l’excursion plantation cafĂ© et banane Ă©tait un vrai plaisir, l’hotel soutien une Ă©cole de formation de garçons de rue et une association de femmes locales. Oublier les vĂ©los, pas de routes et trop Ă©loignĂ©.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Uli, Oberbayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In sehr schöner, ruhiger Umgebung gelegene Lodge in afrikanischem Stil, gemĂŒtliche Bungalows und verschiedene PlĂ€tze im HauptgebĂ€ude wo man sich gut aufhalten, kann, bei Bedarf mit Feuer im Kamin. Ausgesprochen freundliches Personal und eine positive Stimmung.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018