KIA LODGE (Kilimanjaro Airport Lodge)

KIA Lodge is like your friendly gateway to Tanzania, super close to Kilimanjaro International Airport – just a quick 5-minute drive. Imagine being up on a hill, surrounded by beautiful African scenery, with views of the plains and the snowy top of Kilimanjaro in the morning and at sunset.

This lodge is perfect for people arriving or leaving Tanzania, those gearing up for Kilimanjaro adventures, or folks heading to the northern safari spots. The staff is really nice, giving you a warm Zanzibar-style welcome. The place has cool African decorations, and the restaurant serves up tasty dishes with a Tanzanian touch.

You can chill at the open bar, sip on a Kilimanjaro beer, and check out over a hundred bird species in the garden. Oh, and don’t forget the hilltop swimming pool – the views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru, the Blue Mountains, and the Maasai plains are awesome!

KIA Lodge is not just an airport spot; it’s a real lodge where you can dive into African vibes. The rooms are comfy with twin or double beds, a ceiling fan, AC, and even a mosquito net. And if you’re into shopping, there’s a Tanzanite shop on-site.

They’ve got 40 cottages in a savannah garden, all en-suite and ready for you. There’s free Wi-Fi, a spa for some pampering, and you can even do activities like visiting a Maasai village or taking day trips to cool places like Tarangire National Park or the hot springs.

In a nutshell, KIA Lodge is not just a place to stay; it’s like a little African haven where you can kick back, experience Tanzania, and get a taste of the real Africa!