Welcome to KIA Lodge, “your door to Tanzania”, just under 3 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The lodge is situated on a secluded hill in the heart of beautiful savannah scenery that is so typical for East Africa.

Centrally placed between the northern towns of Moshi and Arusha, KIA Lodge is ideally situated whatever your onward journey be it climbing the world's highest free standing mountain or starting a safari into some of Africa's amazing and unique wildlife wildernesses such as the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater to name just two.

Guests can admire the vast views of the African plains and of course the grand Kilimanjaro Mountain which shows her snowy top mostly early in the morning and at sundown.

Set in the midst of spectacular scenery KIA Lodge has 40 en-suite air conditioned rooms. Designed to compliment the setting, each cottage is built in traditional style using thatch and Tanzanian arts and crafts, such as Tinga tinga paintings and Makunde carvings, giving it a distinctly African feeling.

The swimming pool is spectacularly located on top of a hill affording a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of mount Kilimanjaro, mount Meru, the Maasai steppe and onwards the blue mountains. From here you can enjoy a sundowner and experience the grandeur of Africa .

At KIA lodge we will prepare you for your safari by ensuring that you are looked after in a unique friendly and peaceful environment and look forward to hearing about your African experience on your return journey.

KIA Lodge at a glance . . .

• Located on a secluded hill, minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Easy access to the Northern Safari destinations or starting point for climbing Mt Kilimanjaro.
• Free (JRO) airport transfers from / to KIA Lodge.
• 40 (twin bedded ) standard en-suite rooms with air conditioning, safe, mosquito net and telephone.
• Day rooms available.
• Curio shop with internet service.
• Wireless Internet connection (public area only).
• Children most welcome!

KIA Lodge's excellent Restaurant serves a delectable mix of Continental, International and African cuisine. A visit to the Lodge's Open bar is a must-do, to drink a cold Kilimanjaro Beer while looking at the real Kilimanjaro.

KIA lodge is not just a great place to relax, we also have a whole range of activities:

• Birding – over 100 various bird species.
• Excellent Restaurant with Continental, International and African cuisine.
• Open bar with view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Curio shop with Internet service.
• Wireless Internet connection (public area only)
• Hilltop swimming pool, outstanding 360" panoramic view of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru, Blue Mountains, Maasai Plains
• Day activities: Masaai Village, Horse Riding, Tarangire N.P, Lake Manayara N.P., Hot Springs, Arusha National Park.

Prices on Application.