About this experience
Accommodation, traditional meals, and a variety of cultural activities included!
Non-touristy: Spend your days with locals and experience the real Tanzania.
Kanga Homestay offers unfiltered homestay experiences.
Some homestays have simple facilities. We offer Village Stays and Comfort Stays.
Minimum Stay: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Included Activities at Kalimaji:
● Cooking Local Dishes
● School Visit
● Playing Bao
● Watching Cows Being Milked
● Church Service (Sunday AM)
Excluded Options on-site (if available)
● Mandazi Workshop at Local Bakery
● Sisal Weaving / Rope Making
● Herbal Medicine Tour
● Tailoring Workshops
● Tailored custom-made products (Bag, Bracelet, Hairbands, Fabric Case)
The selected booking date is the check-in date.
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Guests can reschedule for free up to 10 days before their stay (once only), with new dates within 2 months, subject to availability.
At a glance
- Duration: 72 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
What is included
- All meals during your stay are included; Breakfast (not on day of arrival); Lunch (not on day of departure); Dinner (not on day of departure)
- Accommodation (one double room available)
- Activities (Cooking Local Dishes, School Visit, Playing Bao, Church Service with the Host and more)
Not included
- Transfers from or to Arusha City Center / JRO Airport / ARK Airport are available on request after booking.
- Mandazi Workshop at Local Bakery, 30,000 TZS p.p
- Sisal Weaving / Rope Making, 1 h, 5,000 TZS p.p.
- Herbal Medicine Tour, 1h, 15,000 TZS p.p.
- Tailoring Workshops, 1 h, 15 000 TZS p.p.
- Tailored custom-made products (Bag, Bracelet, Hairbands, Fabric Case), 5,000 to 15 000 TZS piece
Itinerary and highlights
Welcome to Kalimaji Village Stay, a hidden gem near Arusha that offers a rare glimpse into daily life with a modern Maasai family. Host Neema, a creative young woman, loves sharing her skills and may teach you traditional tailoring using a foot-operated sewing machine. Her sister Priska adds energy, mother Lea prepares herbal chai, and their father represents the local community. Evenings are filled with conversation, music and Swahili songs at the table. You stay in a cosy private room surrounded by flowers and lush plants. Meals and hot water are prepared over an open fire in the kitchen hut. A separate building hosts community events and women's groups. One highlight is the Mandazi Workshop at a nearby bakery where you learn to make these soft Swahili doughnuts and enjoy them fresh or as a snack. This peaceful homestay invites you to connect with Tanzanian life beyond the usual tourist path.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- After your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you detailed information about the meeting point, contact details, and more. Please make sure that you're reachable via mobile, preferably WhatsApp, for easy communication. Transfers from Arusha city center, ARK or JRO airport are available on request.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kanga Homestay
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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