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Kiboko Lodge

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with local breakfast flavors at this peaceful hideaway, where they can explore nearby attractions or simply unwind in a relaxing setting.

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Kiboko Lodge, near the town center, offers a quiet retreat with local breakfast in a charming restaurant. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the sunny terrace, or let kids play in the playground. Free WiFi and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to Kiboko Lodge. Natural History Museum and Arusha Declaration Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate and Lake Duluti. Serval Wildlife and Cultural Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Arusha travel guide
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Ngurdoto Village, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Arusha National Park
    Arusha National Park
    53 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Ngurdoto Crater
    24 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
    35 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    43 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    45 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dinah Bar
    19 min drive
  • Rotterdam Garden
    19 min drive
  • Mamo Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge Coffee Place
    17 min drive
  • Kangaroo Bar
    19 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 October 19 to October 21:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.0 per day

We have included 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiboko Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiboko Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Kiboko Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kiboko Lodge located?

Situated in Arusha, this lodge is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ngurdoto Crater and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate. Lake Duluti and Arusha National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kiboko Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kiboko Lodge is beautiful and quiet with a warm and welcoming staff. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is beyond accommodating and amazing. They were so kind and helpful and arranged a driver to take us into Arusha the next day. We booked this lodge very last minute and when we arrived at 11pm they had an entire feast ready for us. Even late at night when we had issues with the power, they accommodated us so that we could charge our devices. I cannot stress how beautiful and special this lodge was. It very much exceeded our expectations. I do think it’s important to note that while it says it’s only 12 miles away from the JRO airport, it took about an hour and a half to arrive there. The roads mostly up to the lodge are unpaved and very bumpy. Luckily a taxi was able to get us there but I think a Land Cruiser is best for the terrain, as some of the roads could be impassible with a regular vehicle. I would still rate this place as peaceful and excellent, but it is helpful info to know. We will definitely return to Kiboko!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

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 cøeanliness 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horst

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

Magnifique petit hôtel entouré de verdure

Un petit bijoux de ecolodges vraiment soucieux de l’environnement, personnel gentil, bonne nourriture, l’excursion plantation café et banane était un vrai plaisir, l’hotel soutien une école de formation de garçons de rue et une association de femmes locales. Oublier les vélos, pas de routes et trop éloigné.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In sehr schöner, ruhiger Umgebung gelegene Lodge in afrikanischem Stil, gemütliche Bungalows und verschiedene Plätze im Hauptgebäude 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DXRtrvlr

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