We would recommend utilising the transfer service offered..a luxury 4 wd adventure in itsself. Also maybe some balloons or pens for the children as I am sure you will want to give something back to this Delightful community..

On rare occasions while travelling you encounter something Very Special staying in this guest house is such an experience..The little extra effort is paid back 10 fold .The welcome you receive from not only the staff at Shimbwe Meadows guest house but also the local community is Truely Heartwarming and gives you the memories we all travel to collect . The owner and host Beatus is a real treasure and a True Gentleman genuinely careing and ensures your stay is rewarding.. The locals open their homes and hearts also their buckets of home brew banana and millet wine their smiles will make you melt. We had Amazing views Excellent meals by the talented chef. Dive in put yourself in the hands of Beatus for a rarely found hospitality. Hugh and Jude Moeraki New Zealand

Stayed in April 2024

Everything, from hotel pickup to breakfast and drop off, at Shimbwe Meadows you are not a guest but a family member, Beatus has an exceptional human relations, and Jane will bother you positively to make sure your belly action is not left unchecked. If you need a site of mount Kilimanjaro, this is the best location. I enjoyed my stay. I left my wallet at the property and Beatus was so kind to drive back to deliver. This was purely a home to stay, green environment and get some thick clothes it gets cold

Stayed in April 2024

All good 😊

Location, views, staff amazing

Stayed in March 2024

Wasn't easy to find the location because I was driving myself

Amazing view

Stayed in February 2024

The drive to the guest house was difficult because the navigation on maps can't find a good way to the place. But the Host provided someone who took us.

The view was an absolute dream

Stayed in February 2024

Location Views Authentic

Stayed in February 2024

WiFi is not the best so be prepared to be without a phone for a while unless you have a local SIM card

Everything! But Justin, Victor, and Beatus are the best and made my stay sooooo much better 💖

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

Shimbwe Meadows Guest House is an incredible place to stay in Moshi. It's about 1.5 hours away from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The owners and staff are so nice, welcoming, accommodating, and knowledgeable. They offer a ton of half day/day trips, so you can stay busy with new things to do every day, even if you're not climbing the mountain. I definitely recommend visiting Materuni Waterfall! If you are climbing the mountain, Victor (owner) is a very experienced guide. The food was delicious, the room was clean and spacious, and it had everything I needed except for a plug I could use, but that was solved very quickly by Beatus (owner). My two night stay here was a highlight of my three week trip in central Africa. I will most definitely be staying again when I visit Tanzania next time. I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in February 2024

Rolling power outages throughout Tanzania can't be avoided, sometimes inconvenient but the guesthouse did everything they could to support their guests!

The perfect start on our trip to Africa! The guesthouse staff were extraordinary, very helpful, provided tour guides for a variety of trips, bonfires and fabulous meals. Very warm and accommodating staff. The environment is spectacular. A view of kilimanjaro, baobab trees on the horizon and lush tropical fruit trees surrounding the guesthouse. The guesthouse is set in the small village of Shimbwe where we were able to experience a slice of a small village life A great, quiet, fascinating start for our trip in africa!

Stayed in February 2024

I felt the whole time really welcomed. The room was comfortable, the food was really good and the staff is amazing. Shimbwe Guest House helped me to organise my Kilimandscharo hike and it was perfect 👌. I'm looking forward to come back.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing comes to mind

Beautiful, quiet location with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. The staff are exceptional - knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We were told we arrived as guests and left as family and that is exactly what it felt like. Beautiful walk to the waterfall and a visit to the hot springs. Transfers were arranged. Nothing seemed like too much trouble. The food is exceptional. Exactly the right sized portions, varied and delicious. The room was clean and spacious and set amongst the banana plantations, and beautiful trees and vegetation. Justin provided loads of interesting information on our guided walk. The entire team were just exceptional, helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and would definitely stay again.

Stayed in January 2024

Some times you have no electricity m. But this is in all Tanzania as I know..

The staff is very friendly.

Stayed in December 2023

nothing, all good

Victor, Honest, Justin and the rest of the crew of Shimbwe Meadows Guest House were fantastic. My brother and I came here to explore the area around Kilimanjaro and we were not disappointed. Everything worked fine from the Airport Pickup till our tours we have booked (Hot Springs, Materuni Waterfalls and Mandara Huts). Also the Guest House was amazing. Its a simple accomodation but filled with love and hospitality. The food was good, the roof terrasse amazing for sunsets (with a bitof luck yu can see the Shy lady - Mt Kilimanjaro) and the bonfire in the evening was a dream....we really enjoyed our 3 nights there and can definitely recommend it. Well done dear Shimbwe Meadows Guest House Team...keep up your good attitude...loved it. BTW: For internet lovers - WLAN is not all the time available, especially when electricity is gone, but I didn't miss the Internet all.

Stayed in September 2023

At the time of our stay they were working on improving water pressure, so I’m sure this will be fixed soon. Also we found the price of the meals on the expensive side based on previous experience in Tanzanian homestays (near Arusha).

Beautiful stay nestled on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. There is lots to do around whether you opt for the tours the property is offering or just going for a walk on your own (we did that). The room was large and clean. The views of Mount Kilimanjaro were beautiful.

Stayed in September 2023

We loved our time here but if you are looking for night life this is not the place - it is a few miles drive down to Moshi.

This is a truly delightful guest house in the chagga gardens on the base of Kilimanjaro. The staff are super friendly and Victor is an inspiring person both in his ambition for the village and for the guest house that he has built up in very difficult times. We learnt so much from him about the local The view from our room and the two balconies look out towards mount Kilimanjaro. It is super clean, the shower is good and the food is nice and accommodates vegetarians. The local area seems very safe and good for walking or mountain biking. We had the nicest day out at the chemka springs with the family and, though we are an older English couple, we felt so welcome and looked after. The guest house can organise safari tours and visits to the local sites.

Stayed in October 2023

At present, everything must be paid in cash which makes it necessary to plan your activities in advance as the nearest atm is located in Moshi (an expensive trip from the guesthouse). The airport transfer was reasonably priced given the distance (about 1.5 hours) but was difficult to locate on arrival at the airport.

The location is stunning if you'd like to enjoy some peace and quiet. It was also much cooler at this altitude, which was a lovely break from the safari heat. My single room was large with a comfortable bed and a lovely view of kilimanjaro from the windows that lined two walls. There were a number of tours and activities offered by the guesthouse. I particularly recommend Materuni Waterfall as it is so close to the property and can be done entirely on foot. The included breakfast was generous (fruit, eggs, toast, pancake, smoothie), delicious, and served on a stunning balcony with an unparalled view of Kili.. Lunch and dinner were not included but were very tasty.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing everything was excellent.

The location is remote, but well worth the bumpy ride to get there. Food was excellent and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had a trek with Justin to the waterfall and did the coffee tour, which was brilliant, Justin was a great guide with a wealth of knowledge. Had a great view of Kilimanjaro and Meru mountain.

Stayed in September 2023

The view, the activities proposed by the guest house and mostly the kindness of the owners

Stayed in September 2023

Carrot Cake 😁😁😁

The place the people. Great hospitality nice gentle people . Good food , wonderful place.. Thank you Victor and Beatus . Hope to see you again.

Stayed in September 2023

The place is amazing. The staff is so kind and warm and makes you feel at home. The location is perfect in order to have a trip to the waterfall, the coffee plantation and the Kilimanjaro national park. You got the chance to met the people from shimbawe and to learn some of their culture. One of the best traveling experience of my life. Just go there!

Stayed in August 2023

Victor and his family make you very welcome. The village of Shimwbe looks out onto the Kilimanjaro. Here live the chaga tribe. We made a trip to the materuni waterfall which was a beautiful and interesting round trip of 4 hours. And our guide from the guesthouse was very informative and was considerate of everybody’s abilities. We had a great time staying here and will surely come back to chill out and do some more trips around the foothills of Kilimanjaro. And also visit the friendly villages around with many small banana and coffee farmers. We thank you all for a very pleasant and rememberable stay!

Stayed in September 2023

Wi-Fi could be better.

It was lovely to stay a few days away from the city noises and chaos! A beautiful and comfortable guest house where you can chill in the peaceful surrounding. or for hikers, there are so many hiking trails start right from this place. Food is amazing!! Really enjoyed some local dishes they served! And the staff, they are the ones that makes this place special! Also enjoyed hiking to Mataruni waterfalls with Justin! And they even surprised me with birthday cake and song!!!

Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in September 2023

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The guest house is located in a lovely village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. It is friendly and peaceful and we enjoyed a lovely wander through the village, meeting local children and villagers. The access is interesting, at least half an hour on unpaved roads, a really good African massage!

Stayed in August 2023