Nestled on the lower slopes of the majestic Mt Meru, the Ilboru Safari Lodge is popular with mountain climbers and safari travelers in northern Tanzania. Ideally located between the northern safari circuit and Mt Kilimanjaro, the beautiful Swahili sanctuary is set on a five acre plot, tucked away beneath ancient trees on the outskirts of Arusha town. The lodge features thirty eight guest rooms, comprising of single, double, twin, triple and family rooms. Four rooms are in the main building, close to the pool and other facilities, each with a balcony overlooking the garden. The rest of the rooms are double cottages situated throughout the lushly landscaped grounds.
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
3 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili
No. Rooms: 52
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Shopping, Wildlife, Wine
Mandara Huts – First Overnight Stop on Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route (2,700 m)
Mandara Huts is ideally located at an elevation of around 2,700 metres on the Marangu Route of Mount Kilimanjaro, making it the first overnight camp for trekkers ascending via this classic trail. Nestled in the lush montane rainforest, the site offers a welcoming introduction to life on the mountain, with cool, misty air and the sounds of birds and monkeys in the surrounding trees.
Accommodation is in a series of dormitory-style A-frame huts, each fitted with mattresses and pillows so climbers only need to bring their sleeping bags. These solid wooden huts provide reliable shelter from Kilimanjaro’s often changeable weather and give Mandara its distinctive “alpine village” feel. Facilities include a communal dining hut, shared washrooms and toilets, and access to fresh water sourced from nearby springs (treated by your trekking crew).
Many trekkers also take a short acclimatisation walk from Mandara up to Maundi Crater, where, on clear days, you can enjoy panoramic views across the plains and towards Mount Meru – a perfect first taste of the landscapes that await higher on Kilimanjaro.
1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Campsite
Horombo Huts – Classic Marangu Route Acclimatisation Camp on Kilimanjaro (≈3,720 m)
Horombo Huts is a well-established and bustling campsite on Mount Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route in Tanzania, sitting at an elevation of around 3,720 metres above sea level. Serving both ascending and descending trekkers, it’s a key acclimatisation point for those aiming to reach the summit via the “Coca-Cola Route”. Many climbers spend an extra night here to let their bodies adjust to the altitude before heading higher to Kibo Huts.
The camp is instantly recognisable by its rows of A-frame wooden huts, each typically accommodating up to eight people in dormitory-style bunks. These solid structures offer welcome shelter from Kilimanjaro’s rapidly changing weather – from mist and rain to strong wind and cold nights.
Horombo Huts provides a range of basic but practical amenities, including:
Shared dining huts where meals are served and trekkers can socialise
Toilets (a mix of pit latrines and sometimes flush facilities, depending on current infrastructure)
Access to fresh water, usually sourced from nearby springs and treated by your trekking crew
Set in the heath and moorland zone, with views up towards Kibo and down across the lower slopes, Horombo Huts offers a lively, communal atmosphere and a crucial chance to rest, rehydrate and acclimatise before the tougher days ahead on your Kilimanjaro climb.
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Other
Kibo is a basecamp set in the Kilimanjaro National Park. Climbers set camp here before leaving for Uhuru Peak. Accommodation at Kibo is provided in lodge-like housing that caters to 60 people. All rooms feature bunk beds, accommodating up to 6 people. Other services and facilities include a dining room, shared toilets, a ranger's hut, and a guides' hut.
1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Campsite
Horombo Huts – Classic Marangu Route Acclimatisation Camp on Kilimanjaro (≈3,720 m)
Horombo Huts is a well-established and bustling campsite on Mount Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route in Tanzania, sitting at an elevation of around 3,720 metres above sea level. Serving both ascending and descending trekkers, it’s a key acclimatisation point for those aiming to reach the summit via the “Coca-Cola Route”. Many climbers spend an extra night here to let their bodies adjust to the altitude before heading higher to Kibo Huts.
The camp is instantly recognisable by its rows of A-frame wooden huts, each typically accommodating up to eight people in dormitory-style bunks. These solid structures offer welcome shelter from Kilimanjaro’s rapidly changing weather – from mist and rain to strong wind and cold nights.
Horombo Huts provides a range of basic but practical amenities, including:
Shared dining huts where meals are served and trekkers can socialise
Toilets (a mix of pit latrines and sometimes flush facilities, depending on current infrastructure)
Access to fresh water, usually sourced from nearby springs and treated by your trekking crew
Set in the heath and moorland zone, with views up towards Kibo and down across the lower slopes, Horombo Huts offers a lively, communal atmosphere and a crucial chance to rest, rehydrate and acclimatise before the tougher days ahead on your Kilimanjaro climb.
1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Other
Nestled on the lower slopes of the majestic Mt Meru, the Ilboru Safari Lodge is popular with mountain climbers and safari travelers in northern Tanzania. Ideally located between the northern safari circuit and Mt Kilimanjaro, the beautiful Swahili sanctuary is set on a five acre plot, tucked away beneath ancient trees on the outskirts of Arusha town. The lodge features thirty eight guest rooms, comprising of single, double, twin, triple and family rooms. Four rooms are in the main building, close to the pool and other facilities, each with a balcony overlooking the garden. The rest of the rooms are double cottages situated throughout the lushly landscaped grounds.
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
3 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili
No. Rooms: 52
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Shopping, Wildlife, Wine
