Major city hotel, beach resort, cultural centre and historic destination
Located on the waterfront, with superb views of the harbour, The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski combines contemporary elegance and warm African hospitality. Known fondly as “The Kili” this newly refurbished iconic hotel has been a landmark since the mid 60’s. The well appointed rooms at The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski are amongst the largest in Dar es Salaam, offering a combination of comfort and luxury. Warm tones and a mixture of African and European styles give every room and suite its exceptional appeal. The sea facing rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the harbour, while the royal and presidential suites have provided a ‘home away from home’ for the most distinguished travellers. The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski health centre offers an outdoor swimming pool, Gym, jogging route, golf and tennis nearby, a range of Swedish and Thai massage, beauty and hair services.
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski hotel services
• Room Service available 24 hours
• Gym open 24 hours
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Gift shop
• Guest Relations/Concierge services
• Babysitting on request
• Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing
• Complimentary wireless internet access throughout hotel
• Parking complimentary
Location
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski is centrally located in the heart of the business quarter of Dar es Salaam, within walking distance of the major shopping areas, and 10 minutes by car (12 km) from Dar es Salaam International Airport (airport transfers can be provided). Dar es Salaam lies on the Tanzanian coast of East Africa. Tanzania's main airport is located in Dar es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International, which is 10 km from Dar es Salaam city center and 20 km from the Msasani Peninsula.
When to go
This city hotel can be visited at any time of year. Situated close to the equator and the warm Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam experiences generally tropical climatic conditions, typified by hot and humid weather throughout much of the year. Annual rainfall is approximately 1,100 mm (43 in) per annum and in a normal year there are two distinct rainy seasons, 'the Tanzania long rains' which fall during April and May, and 'the Tanzania short rains' - during October and November.
What to see
Dar, as it is popularly known, is full of historical buildings, many of which date back to German and British colonial times. Spanning two sweeps of bay, looking out over the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is relaxed in atmosphere and can easily be navigated on foot (the guided city tour takes around 2 hours).
Accommodation
At the Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski, all rooms have: AC, Wifi, voice-mail, DDR, cable TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, safe, climate control and 24-hour room service. Executive Rooms offer complementry newspapers and use of the Executive Lounge and business centre. There is also a range of exceptionally spacious suites.
Dining and bars
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski offers a choice of restaurants and bars to include:
The Palm all-day-dining restaurant: overlooking the gardens and offering lavish buffets and a la carte cuisine (Swahili banquets on Tuesdays).
The Oriental: an unparalleled gastronomic experience which will take you on a magical journey through the kitchens of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Lobby
Level 8: the only international rooftop bar in Dar es Salaam.
Citrus: the health club and pool bar and café
The main lounge and bar: offering relaxed seating and café services.
Conference and event facilities
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski offers three modular rooms, which together make up the ballroom and will accommodate a wide range of meetings, events, social functions and weddings for up to 400 guests. The seven meeting rooms can be modified to your needs while two are adjoining, modular rooms and divided by movable walls the remaining five are independent.
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Business and Travel Centre:
• Open daily 07h00 – 22h00, limited after hours service available
• General secretarial services
• Computer hire/use
• E-mail access
• Internet access
• Facsimile
• Photocopying
• Laminating
• Car rental
• Mobile phone hire
• Travel and tour arrangements
• Courier service
Weddings and honeymoons
This Tanzania city hotel makes an ideal Tanzania wedding destination.
Child-friendly facilities
This Tanzania city hotel welcomes children and will be pleased to supply additional beds.
What to do and see
The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski health centre offers an outdoor swimming pool, Gym, jogging route, golf and tennis nearby, a range of Swedish and Thai massage, beauty and hair services.
Dar es Salaam offers its own Yacht Club on the Msasani Peninsula, while the Gymkhana on Gymkhana Road offers tennis courts and golf. Most city hotel options offer swimming pools, tennis, squash and more. There are also a number of dive schools and water sports centres.