ACCOMODATION

ACCOMMODATION 

 HomeStay accommodation is like staying with friends when you travel. Instead of booking in to an anonymous hotel, you enjoy the relaxed informality of sharing a real home.

And HomeStay accommodation isn't just a place to sleep. Whether it's for a weekend or a week, you'll be sharing the lives of your hosts. You'll be getting to know the locals, who can show you the real life of the places you're visiting - those restaurants and views the tourist guidebooks don't know about (or don't tell!)

HomeStay accommodation is the new way to travel. It's about 'deep tourism' - experiencing the real life of the people, having a 'way in' to the local culture. And HomeStay accommodation is often cheaper than hotels, too!

In short, HomeStay accommodation is about making friends with people living real lives in the places you want to visit. It's about making connections, making the world that little bit smaller and friendlier.

For the home stays, we give that family money from your fee for support, food and board. It is exciting to stay with a family; that way you will learn the Tanzanian way of life, meet local people, eat local food and engage in local customs and traditions. Living is basic but all the home stays have electricity and running water and accommodate Visitors in SAFE and SECURE homes.  All home stays have been inspected thoroughly and chosen because of their safety and security.  Do not worry about staying in a home stay—we would not place you somewhere that is unsafe.  Most visitors here love their home stays and feel that they get a more authentic Tanzanian experience by staying there. Home stays are located in the town of Arusha and in the villages and surrounding country side of Arusha in Ilboru. Some home stays are very close from our Children centre.  Regardless of the tribe or culture your host family is from, they will be sure to give you a good Tanzanian treat and meals will be relatively varied. Breakfasts generally consist of Chai (tea), toast, fruit and mandazi (deep fried dough).  A typical lunch can include meat and vegetables with rice, sandwiches and fruit while dinner usually sees traditional food such as ugali and chapatti accompany the meat and vegetables.  Breakfast is taken in the morning, then, lunch, which is served at about 1 pm  and then dinner/supper served at 7 or 8pm.  If you have special eating needs, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you.  However, we need to stress the point that you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home.  We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of everything.