Classic Double
- Beds
- One double bed
- Sleeps
- 2
A comfortable room for couples, set in the lodge gardens. Simple, clean and quiet — a good night’s sleep before the early start of a Kilimanjaro climb or a safari.
- En-suite bathroom
- Garden setting
Mid-Range · Moshi / Kilimanjaro
Chanya Lodge
A family-run garden lodge on the edge of Moshi, founded in 1988 — a pool among tropical greenery, a spa and the open-air Zingira restaurant, close to the Kilimanjaro gates.
- Moshi / Kilimanjaro
- Mid-Range
- Lodge
Overview
About Chanya Lodge
Chanya Lodge is one of the longest-established hotels in the Moshi area. Founded in 1988 and family-run ever since, it sits in Kiboriloni, just off the Arusha–Himo road on the edge of town, in gardens full of tropical greenery. It is about 15 minutes from Moshi town centre and roughly an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Moshi is the starting point for most Kilimanjaro climbs, and Chanya has long been a favourite with climbers. The night before the climb, it is a calm place to sort your kit, meet your guide for the briefing and get an early night. After the descent, the pool, the spa and a cold drink in the garden are exactly what tired legs need.
The lodge has 32 rooms. Classic doubles suit couples, twins and triples work well for friends and climbing partners, and family quadruple rooms — with a queen bed and two singles — give a family of four space to stay together. The rooms look onto the gardens, and the whole lodge has a relaxed, homely atmosphere that reflects its long family ownership.
At the heart of the lodge are the outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by greenery, and the open-air Zingira restaurant and bar, which serves Tanzanian, Indian and continental dishes. A spa offers massages after your climb, Wi-Fi is free in public areas, and a 24-hour front desk, free parking and luggage storage make it easy to leave bags behind while you are on the mountain or on safari.
The lodge is now also marketed as “Chanya by Ardhi Africa”; we confirm the latest details with the property when we book your stay.
Rooms & suites
Where you’ll sleep
Twin & Triple
- Beds
- Two or three single beds
- Sleeps
- 2–3
Rooms with separate beds for friends, climbing partners or a parent with older children. Triples are particularly useful for small climbing groups who want to stay together.
- En-suite bathroom
Family Quadruple
- Beds
- One queen and two single beds
- Sleeps
- Up to 4
Space for a family of four in one room, with a queen bed for the parents and two singles for the children — a practical, good-value choice before or after a family safari.
- En-suite bathroom
Facilities
Facilities & amenities
Swimming pool
An outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens — the perfect place to rest your legs after coming down from Kilimanjaro.
Spa
Massages and treatments after your climb or safari, charged separately. Book when you arrive, as post-climb massages are popular.
Zingira restaurant
An open-air restaurant serving Tanzanian, Indian and continental dishes in the gardens.
Bar
Relaxed drinks in the garden — the traditional place for a summit celebration with your climbing team.
Free Wi-Fi
In public areas, for sharing summit photos and checking in with home.
Luggage storage
Leave extra bags safely at the lodge while you are on the mountain or on safari.
Also at the property
- Tropical gardens
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Room service (limited hours)
- 24-hour front desk
Dining
Dining & cuisine
The open-air Zingira restaurant and bar is the social heart of Chanya. The menu mixes Tanzanian, Indian and continental dishes — a reflection of Moshi’s own mix of cultures — and meals are served in a relaxed garden setting.
Before a climb, a hearty dinner and an early night are the order of the day; after the descent, the bar is where climbers gather to celebrate with their guides and porters. Room service is available during set hours. If you have dietary requirements, tell us when you book and we will let the lodge know in advance; for climbers, we also share your needs with our mountain cooks.
- Dietary requests
- Ask us — we pass dietary needs to the lodge in advance
Experiences
Activities & experiences
Nearby excursions
Easy to add to your stay- Materuni waterfall & coffee tourOur favourite half-day trip: a walk to a tall waterfall on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, then a hands-on coffee roasting session with a Chagga family.
- Chemka hot springsSwim in clear, warm spring water shaded by fig trees, about an hour from Moshi — a lovely recovery day after a climb.
- Kilimanjaro climbThe Machame, Marangu and other route gates are all within easy reach of Moshi, and our guides brief you at the lodge.
- Moshi town walkExplore Moshi’s markets, cafés and colonial-era streets, with Kilimanjaro towering over town on clear mornings.
Location
Location & getting there
Chanya Lodge is in Kiboriloni, just off the Arusha–Himo road on the eastern edge of Moshi. The town centre is about 15 minutes away, and Kilimanjaro International Airport roughly an hour by road. The lodge’s address is Plot 298, Kiboriloni.
We meet you at the airport and transfer you privately to the lodge. For Kilimanjaro climbers, our team holds the pre-climb briefing at the lodge and collects you on the morning of the climb; the main route gates are about an hour or so away depending on the route.
When to go
Best time to stay
Chanya is open all year. Moshi is warmer than Arusha, with hot days in January and February and pleasant, cooler weather from June to October.
The main Kilimanjaro climbing seasons — January to early March and June to October — are the busiest times in Moshi, so we recommend booking early. The long rains from March to May bring lush gardens and fewer visitors; the short rains in November usually fall as brief showers. Clear views of Kilimanjaro are most likely early in the morning.
Open: All year
Moshi · seasons by month
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dry season
- Green season
- Short rains
- Long rains
Why we love it
What makes Chanya Lodge special
- 01
Family-run since 1988
One of the region’s longest-established lodges, with the warmth and personal service that come from long family ownership.
- 02
Garden pool
An outdoor pool set among tropical greenery — exactly what tired legs need after a Kilimanjaro climb.
- 03
Family rooms
Quadruple rooms with a queen bed and two singles let a family of four share one room.
- 04
Climber friendly
Quiet nights, luggage storage and easy access to the Kilimanjaro route gates.
Itineraries
Safaris featuring Chanya Lodge
Kilimanjaro · the Marangu route
5-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Kilimanjaro’s historic “Coca-Cola Route”: rainforest, moorland and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak, sleeping in the mountain’s only permanent h…
- Summit
- 5,895 m
- Pace
- Challenging
- Begins
- Marangu Gate
from $1,550 ppView journey
Kilimanjaro · the Marangu route
6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The historic hut route to Uhuru Peak, with an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut and a guided walk to Zebra Rocks.
- Summit
- 5,895 m
- Pace
- Challenging
- Begins
- Marangu Gate
from $1,750 ppView journey
Kilimanjaro · the Machame route
6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The scenic “Whiskey Route”: rainforest, the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower and the Barranco Wall on a six-day camping climb to Uhuru Peak.
- Summit
- 5,895 m
- Pace
- Challenging strenuous
- Begins
- Machame Gate
from $1,650 ppView journey
Good to know
Essential stay information
- Check-in
- From 12:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00 — ask us if your flight is late
- Front desk
- Open 24 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Free in public areas
- Luggage
- Storage available while you climb or go on safari
Details are provided by the property and can change. We confirm everything in writing before you book.
Questions
Chanya Lodge FAQs
Have another question about this property? Our team in Moshi can help.
Where is Chanya Lodge?
In Kiboriloni, just off the Arusha–Himo road on the edge of Moshi. It is about 15 minutes from the town centre and roughly an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
How many rooms does Chanya Lodge have?
Thirty-two, including classic doubles, twins, triples and family quadruple rooms with a queen bed and two singles.
Does Chanya Lodge have a pool?
Yes — an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens, plus a spa offering massages.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 12:00 and check-out by 10:00. If your flight leaves later in the day, we can arrange luggage storage or a day room.
Is Chanya Lodge good before a Kilimanjaro climb?
Yes. It is quiet, comfortable and well placed for the route gates, and you can store extra luggage at the lodge while you are on the mountain. Our team holds the pre-climb briefing there.
Is the lodge also called Chanya by Ardhi Africa?
Yes, the lodge is now also marketed under that name. It is the same property, and we confirm the latest details with the lodge when we book.
Start planning
Include Chanya Lodge in your safari
Tell us your dates and we will check availability and build a personalised Tanzania itinerary around your stay.
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- OfficeMoshi, Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaEvery day · 08:00 – 18:00 EAT