JAMBO! KARIBU! WELCOME! You have just found Paradise in Tanzania, East Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro View Lodge(MKVL) is a small, traditional lodge nestled against a tropical rain forest high on the rolling slopes of world-famous Mount Kilimanjaro ("Kili" to locals). Since opening in 2005, we have had the pleasure of serving guests from over 60 countries throughout the World.

The authentic African lodge is conveniently located on the southern slope of this magnificent mountain 16 km. (10 miles) from Moshi town, "The Gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro." It is a true sanctuary with waterfalls, indigenous plants, birds and wildlife. Guests enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Mawenzi and Mount Meru, as well as a stunning panoramic view of the vast and diverse valley below.

Mount Kilimanjaro View Lodge offers an opportunity to live the culture in a peaceful, undisturbed setting. It is a clear cut above the rest in terms of cost, setup, comfort, location and personalized services. Look at a stay in MKVL as "frosting on your cake" meaning a must to be included in your total package. Do not leave Tanzania before a stay with us---unique, yes; adventuresome, a little; memorable, definitely with a grass roots one-on-one exposure to a special African group--the Chagga Tribe. Almost guaranteed to you will return home wanting to return!

Yes, this special full-service African lodge at 9,600' (2,926 meters) is ideal for starters as a "Base Camp" for mountain climbers coming from lower altitudes needing to acclimatize before the ardous climb. Also, great for day hikers, bird/wildlife watchers, families, groups, conferences and even for those going on safaris or trips to popular destinations like Zanzibar and the numerous wildlife parks and preserves. Call it your African home and experience the wonderful culture during your stay in Tanzania.

We hope after learning more about us we will have the opportunity to serve as your host during your stay in wonderful, friendly Tanzania! 

To learn more about this special place, first click on "The Lodge" in the Navigational Panel to the left followed by the various subpages. And to become more familiar with the country and its many attractions first click "Tanzania" followed by the three most popular attractions.

For payment, we accept all major credit cards (Mastercard, VISA, Discover, American Express) as well as cash and wired funds.