Kiboko Lodge

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.

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.

Kiboko Lodge feels very 'genuine'. The staff were all wonderful and very helpful. We had a tour of the village and schools as well as the coffee 'experience'. All of them were very informative. Could improve: The water supply is limited which could put some people off staying here.

Mir hat besonders die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschft des Personals gefallen. Auch die sehr ruhige Lage und insgesamt eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre haben dazu beigetragen, dass ich mich sehr gut erholt habe. Man war mir behilflich bei der Organisation einer Bergtour zum Mount Meru und hat Transfers zu einem Krankenhaus und zum Flughafen durchgeführt. Vogelbeobachtungen haben sehr viel Spass gemacht. Das Essen war auch super und sehr reichlich. Could improve: Es gab nicht durchgehend Strom auf den Steckdosen im Zimmer, weil der Stromgenerator nicht immer lief.