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Ilboru Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and bars
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Reception hall
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Ilboru, Arusha, Arusha Region, NIL
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 2 Twin Beds

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room, Garden View 1 Double bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Ilboru Safari Lodge places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha International Conference Centre. This 52-room, 5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sanna Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arabica Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ilboru Safari Lodge

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and bars
Guests of Ilboru Safari Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 160 per vehicle roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and access to locker space. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a conference center, a computer station, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect 51-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Other amenities include free minibar items, sitting areas, and private fenced yards. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 51-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • 5G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Computer monitor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 19 and a deposit of USD 25 per stay
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 156.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 19 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 156.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM
  • Check-out: 2:00 PM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number +255784690748

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Ilboru safari lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel
Ilboru Safari Lodge Arusha
Ilboru Safari Lodge Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Ilboru Safari Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Ilboru Safari Lodge?

This hotel is located in Arusha, close to Arusha Clock Tower, Njiro Complex, and Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. You'll also find Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Cultural Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages and body treatments.

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge include a casino?

No, Ilboru Safari Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as Champagne service, in-room massages, and access to a chef.

Are there hot tubs at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ilboru Safari Lodge serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Ilboru Safari Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Ilboru Safari Lodge for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area and grooming services. A deposit of USD 25 per stay is collected.

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Ilboru Safari Lodge?

The closest major airport to Ilboru Safari Lodge is Arusha (ARK), which is 6.7 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 26.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ilboru Safari Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Ilboru Safari Lodge comes with a deck with some featuring garden or pool views.

Does Ilboru Safari Lodge host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Ilboru Safari Lodge.

Reviews

Ilboru Safari Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ilburo lodge had always been a safe clean quiet place. Food is great and staff is friendly and helpful. Asante Sana
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

carlos

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting, gorgeous pool and very friendly staff. The manager is very welcoming and makes you feel at home. This hôtel has a new management/owner and they are improving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MUDOGO

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who are very friendly the food is good. The pool is beautiful so deep it’s so blue and so beautiful here at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUDIVINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre agréable, le jardin est fabuleux, très fleuri et arboré. Très grande piscine. Cuisine très bonne. Un personnel très agréable, toujours aux petits soins et avec le sourire. Un service de grande qualité cherchant toujours à nous satisfaire. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Baukje

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De wijk waar het in zit is nogal ver de heuvel op, je moet een heel deel over aarde wegen met enorme kuilen, je gaat dus niet ‘s avonds nog even ergens naartoe lopen, sowieso met (bolt) taxi. De kamer zelf zijn netjes alhoewel wij wel een lekkende kraan hadden op de bidet, daar hebben we maar een bakje onder gezet. Douche was verder goed. Zwembad ook maar in augustus wel koud. Je kan drie gangen diner krijgen in hotel voor usd 25, naar lokale maatstaven veel geld. Wij bestelden alleen een hoofdgerecht maar kregen toch gewoon drie gangen geserveerd, communicatie is niet het sterkste punt maar dat is wel bij meer plekken zo. Ach TIA zeggen we dan maar. Het hotel regelde iemand die met ons naar de plaatselijke markt mee kon gaan, dat was heel fijn. Prima verblijf gehad hier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Al hotel le falta actualizacion. Aunque no estaba lleno la noche de nuestra estadia nos asignaron dos habitaciones muy lejos de todo, parece que colindaba con un barrio muy ruidoso, ruido de motos toda la noche. Me querian cobrar mas a la llegada x algun suplemento. Los salva la excelente atencion de su perosnal de cocina y restaurante, se esforzaron por hacer nuestras comidas muy agradables.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025