Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and rooms.
9.253Reviews- Check-in from 11:00 AMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at Arusha-Himo Road.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
Breathtaking Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Located in Moshi, Karanga River Lodge offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms with essential amenities like fans and mosquito nets. For a more luxurious stay, the executive rooms feature flat-screen TVs. The on-site restaurant serves a delicious buffet breakfast and a la carte African and international dishes. Relax at the bar with a refreshing drink after a day of exploring.
Convenient Services and Amenities
The lodge provides a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi access for guests' convenience. Additionally, the helpful staff can assist in arranging tours and excursions to nearby attractions. Parking is complimentary, and the lodge is situated close to Kilimanjaro International Airport, making travel easy for guests.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Garden
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 53 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.3
- Service9.8
- Location9.3
- Rooms9.3
- Amenities8.8
- Value9.3
- Food & drink9.3
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationComfortable rooms
Marie-ChristineFranceTrès bien
Les chambres sont grandes et très propres. Le personnel est très accueillant et est d’une grande aide pour l’organisation des excursions
La piscine est très propre et bien entretenue, le jardin est très joli
Je…
ChristianCHVery friendly staff. Good breakfast & food.
Good value for money.
No local phone number for easy contact with the place.
The hot water in the shower is not really hot enough.
MercyTZAwesome!! The rooms are clean and the staff are friendly.
The road to the hotel is bad during the rainy season, its 100 metres though
LornaAustraliaA lovely friendly staff and comfortable place to stay. Great breakfasts and food , quiet and safe
Very friendly and helpful staff who all spoke quite good English. Agnes and her team were excellent and very helpful . They helped us with a reliable tuk tuk driver and other questions.
Breakfast and dinner was…
ThomasNLToplocatie na beklimming Kilimanjaro voor ontspanning. Supervriendelijk personeel.
Prima locatie om te ontspannen na beklimming van de Kilimanjaro.
Erg vriendelijk personeel.
Locatie was beetje lastig te vinden (voor meerdere taxi's).
UweGermanyKleine Anlage sehr familiären. Angestellte sehr bestrebt ihre Wünsche zu erfüllen. Vielen Dank nochmal an Aknes sie hat uns sehr unterstützt.
Das Essen und die harten Betten. B
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Arusha-Himo Road, Moshi
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Karanga River Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Karanga River Lodge?
Check-in is from 11:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Karanga River Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Karanga River Lodge?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Does Karanga River Lodge have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Does Karanga River Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Karanga River Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Karanga River Lodge?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 11:00 AM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Karanga River Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Karanga River Lodge?
Arusha-Himo Road, Moshi.
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