Accommodation
Rooms
There are 12 rooms, with terraces and private facilities. The current operator listing mentions interconnecting and larger occupancy arrangements; we would check the precise room pairing and sleeping layout for families.
Explore below ↓LocationNgorongoro, Tanzania
Accommodation12 rooms
Our take
About Kilimani House
Kilimani House is an intimate country-style lodge in Bashay near Karatu. We would consider it as a smaller northern-circuit base, with an emphasis on the surrounding countryside and a comfortable pause between safari parks.
Gardens, a panoramic pool and lounge spaces create a relaxed atmosphere. A massage room and local excursions provide alternatives to spending another complete day in the vehicle.
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Inside Kilimani House
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Food & drink
Dining
A restaurant and bar overlook the surrounding setting. Fresh produce from neighbouring farms and lodge gardens influences the meals.
What to do
Activities
Excursions can include Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, coffee visits, guided walks and cycling. We would select the activities that fit the time available rather than squeeze every option into a short stay.
Planning your stay
Rates and inclusions
From US$200 per person per night sharing
Standard room · Full board
Starting-price dates: April–May 2027
Includes: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Additional costs: Safari activities/guiding, transfers, flights, applicable park/concession fees and other services unless quoted separately.
The starting price applies only to the dates and occupancy shown, subject to availability. Other seasons and room categories may cost more. Please enquire for a complete itinerary price.
Planning your stay
Build this into your Tanzania journey.
Kilimani can work between Tarangire and the Serengeti when you want a smaller lodge rather than another tented night. We would normally compare a two-night Karatu stay with a shorter crater-focused stop: the former creates space for countryside activities and a more relaxed afternoon, while the latter puts greater emphasis on early access to the crater. The best arrangement depends on your priorities and the pace of the whole journey. A pool afternoon can be particularly valuable for families after several early starts. We will also look at whether a crater day and an onward transfer should be separated, avoiding a schedule that turns an interesting wildlife outing into a race against the clock.
The right fit
Would Kilimani House suit you?
Who it suits
Couples who like a smaller country-house atmosphere and travellers seeking a less hurried route through northern Tanzania. It may suit families where a suitable connecting arrangement is available. We would consider it for those who enjoy local landscapes and coffee-country interests alongside the more familiar wildlife highlights.
Things to consider
Kilimani House is in the Karatu/Bashay area, not on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We will confirm the transfer details and room configuration directly when booking. Excursions require individual arrangements and should not be assumed to be included. Choose the stay for its setting and scale rather than expect safari wildlife immediately around the rooms.
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Useful to know
Kilimani House FAQs
Is Kilimani House on the Ngorongoro Crater rim?
No. The operator describes a country-lodge setting in the Bashay/Karatu area. A crater visit requires a road journey and separate conservation-area arrangements.
What style of stay does Kilimani House offer?
Rooms and cottages sit in gardens, with terraces looking towards the surrounding countryside. It is a country-house stop between safari areas rather than a wildlife camp.
What can we visit from Kilimani House?
Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and local coffee-growing country are among the advertised excursions. We choose outings that fit the route and confirm the driving times before booking.
Should we stay one night or two?
One night can break a northern-circuit journey, while two nights give more time for a crater excursion and an unhurried afternoon. We decide around your onward Serengeti transfer.
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your journey?
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