Babylon Lodge is a delightful budget hotel and conveniently located at the base of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. This makes it the perfect place for a one night stay before or after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. The climate at the lodge is cool and ideal for acclimatization pre-departure for those who are planning to make the climb. Starting out in the 1980’s, it’s now become the number one for budget accommodation is Arusha. Babylon also offers tours around the Kilimanjaro region (cultural tourism) and Kilimanjaro climbs at a very reasonable fee. If you want to explore the Kilimanjaro region and you don’t have enough time then you can also do the Kilimanjaro day trip.
Babylon Lodge offers additional services such as airport transfers. It is 5km from Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu route), 95km from Kilimanjaro International Airport and it is the last good hotel on your way to Rongai route. Whether you are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro using Marangu route, Machame route or Rongai route, the location of Babylon Lodge makes it the ideal place for one to stay a night before or after Kilimanjaro climb. A restaurant is located at the lodge and serves light meals for lunch. A four course set menu dinner is served in the evenings. The bar is nearby and offers a full selection of both local and international wines, beers and spirits. Babylon lodge has 25 well furnished rooms with comfortable beds, hot water and cold water showers.