Dolly Estate 21, Usa River, Usa River, Arusha Tanzania
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Kili Villa is located on a private wildlife estate and offers a relaxing start or end to a safari in Tanzania. Kili Villa is perfect for short or long stay and can be taken on exclusive basis if traveling with friends and family. Located just outside Arusha, which is the gateway to some of Tanzania’s best national parks; Kili Villas also boast access to Tanzania’s only championship golf course. Each villa has four en suite bedrooms, open fireplaces, complimentary Wi-Fi and private chefs to produce everything from delicious breakfasts to refreshing lunches, afternoon teas and sundowner cocktails to be enjoyed around the swimming pool. Dinners on the veranda are delightful using only the freshest of produce.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Restaurant
Golf course
Hiking
Kids stay free
Airport transportation
Wifi
Private pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Horseback riding
Tennis court
Canoeing offsite
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Massage
BBQ facilities
Concierge
Mosquito net
Outdoor fireplace
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Butler service
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Room features
Additional bathroom
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Kitchenette
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Private balcony
Safe
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Complimentary toiletries
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Mountain view
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Luxury
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Swahili
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Dolly Estate 21, Usa River, Usa River, Arusha Tanzania
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Amazing place where we started our safari trip and stayed two nights. Room is spacious and well equipped. Mosquitoes net provided. The chef's cuisine is very tasty served by an amazing staff. Very relax and chilling place. Highly recommend this hidden gem.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from willem kuipers, Owner at Kili Villa
Responded 4 days ago
We're thrilled to learn that your safari adventure found its start in our midst. Your appreciation for our spacious, well-equipped rooms, delectable cuisine, and the tranquil ambiance warms our hearts. Our team takes pride in creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Thank you for recommending our hidden gem – we look forward to hosting you again!
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Perfect place to spend the first night after 36 hours of travel from the US before starting our safari. They staff was very attentive, the villa beautiful, and the food was the best we had on our entire trip (and that is saying something).
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 24 Sept 2022
Stephen. Thank you so much. Hope you had a good trip home , we enjoyed having you.
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We stayed at KiliVilla twice, once en route from Kenya to Rhotia Valley Lodge, their sister property, and a second, extended, visit after Safari, en route to Zanzibar. Arusha is a perfect location from which to explore the best Tanzania has to offer. Both locations are absolutely beautiful, and the staff at both attentive and accommodating. Everyone was very kind to us and all our needs patiently met. We felt particularly at home in KiliVilla. The rooms were immaculate and so welcome after we had been on a long road trip from Diani. Stefano's cooking was wonderful and it was a very special experience to enjoy supper by candlelight on the terrace, watching the dik diks scamper on the lawn and listening to the sounds of Africa. We all loved it. In particular I want to commend and thank our Travel Agent Ivy Melchior for all the help she gave us before and during our holiday. She answered our many queries promptly and efficiently and ensured all of our transitions went smoothly! She was so key to our having a wonderful holiday. All in all we fell in love with Tanzania and I truly believe we will visit again, especially KiliVilla which we pretended was our own home for the few days we were there! An authentic African experience. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 10 Sept 2023
Francisca. Our staff enjoyed your stay as much as you did. Thank you for staying in both our properties and we hope to see you back.
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Staying in Kila Villa - includes people who make your stay really comfortable. The woman who welcomed us was Scola (i hope i write your name correct). A very enrhousiastic young woman who brought for me the African culture a little bit closer. We had great talks, she walked us to a place to see the sunset, … human, spontanious, friendly and very professional. Thank you Scola. You made this place & stay very warm & comfortable.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: When you have to share this house with an other family and you have different arrival times, it’s...
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Response from willem kuipers, Owner at Kili Villa
Responded 10 Sept 2023
Good morning. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay. Scola just joined us a year ago and is doing very well. Thank you for your feed back and we hope to see you again in the future.
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We stayed here this past January for 2 nights to relax after a very long set of flights before we went on Safari. This property is intimate and a wonderful place to relax. It was clean and well maintained complete with a pool and a nightly campfire. This villa also felt authentic and you didn't feel like you were in a typical resort. The staff were incredible. Elly was a very friendly and gracious host and was ready to share history and culture about Arusha. Mary was also very friendly and always tended to what we needed. The food at Kili Villa was delicious and felt like true home cooking! We were very happy to have been able to have this experience at Kili Villa and would recommend this to anybody needing to relax after a long flight or after a safari!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us gina. Glad you liked it.
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This Villa is the most extraordinary place to stay. There are 4 amazing homes available. We stayed at the tempo mtoni home. In this home there are four exquisite bedrooms (each with their own private bath and porch/ balcony). The bedrooms are large and very comfortable. The home is beautifully decorated and there are multiple seating areas. We walked and relaxed all day. Truly beautiful. Our private chef prepared delicious food for each meal. The staff provided for all of our needs. This was incredible. We ended our evenings by the outside fire with a delicious glass of wine. Perfect way to end our trip to Tanzania. Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed my stay. If you want to relax this is the place for you. I will definitely return and would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 7 Sept 2022
Hello Darby It was wondefull to have you with us and we are very happy you enjoyed it.
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good place for outing and meet friends ambience climate , very natural selection to choose , nice pool and good overall cleanness. feel like out of stress and sometimes feel relaxed and stress free zone.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Kili Villa was awesome from before the trip started all the way through our stay... Speaking with the owner (Willem) before the trip to arrange a birthday surprise for one in the group, Willem and his Villa manager Stephano were exceptionally helpful and accommodating... Our waitress Jenifer ensured we hadthe most amazing first two nights in Tanzania on our way through the safari areas towards the Serengeti... The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable, especially the bed that was by far the best during the whole trip... Breakfasts on the veranda were a great way to start each day with the family and our last evening meal and Birthday cake surprise was truly awesome... We felt like guests in the house of good friends... Thank you Kili Villa, Willem, Stephano and Jennifer for a great start to our Safari Holiday...…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Contact Kili Villa and no other in the Arusha area if you a have large party...
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 22 May 2022
Hello inez We are very proud of our staff that made sure you had a great start of your safari. Thank you for your compliments.
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This is the second time we stayed at Kili Villas, a truly extraordinary places in the middle of the USA River bushland. You stay in private villas which are nicely decorated and very well maintained. Eeach villa has its own service personnel - cook, waitress, and the like. They take very well care of you! We truly enjoyed the tranquility of the place and the really extraordinary service. Imagine, you have breakfast, lunch and dinner on a terrace with a beautiful view on the landscape. Imagine, you zip your coffee and dik diks, impalas and other animals are passing by. We will certainly come back!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The Kili Villa is nothing less than spectacular. Nothing could have prepared me to the experience offered by staying in the villas. The warm and experienced welcoming of the staff, the accurate food and beverage selectiion at breakfast lunch and dinner, the traditional arts, design and architecture of the lodge and villas blends perfectly in the environment. The Golf Course is a challenging chanpionship course, caddies are experienced and provide wise guidance, the Club House is a timeless beauty anf the wildlife in the course offers an unforgettable golfing experience! All excellent and beyond expectation!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from willem kuipers, Eigenaar at Kili Villa
Responded 23 Aug 2021
Thank you very much sir. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and good to hear you will be back. Thank you for the compliments that we are delivering according to our promisses.
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PRICE RANGE
US$212 - US$250 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Kili Villa - Kilimanjaro Luxury Retreats
LOCATION
TanzaniaArusha RegionArushaUsa River
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kili Villa
Which popular attractions are close to Kili Villa?
Nearby attractions include Project Mainland By Mariam Mfaume (4.6 miles) and Zanzibar Explorer (3.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kili Villa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Kili Villa?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, an additional bathroom, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Kili Villa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kili Villa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Kili Villa have airport transportation?
Yes, Kili Villa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Kili Villa offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kili Villa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Swahili.
Is Kili Villa accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.