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 Kanga Homestay in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam:
- Cooking Traditional Meals
- Grocery or Local Market Shopping
- Host shows you their Rug Weaving Technique
- Tailoring
- Beach Visit
- Play Basketball with Locals
- Join the local Jogging Club
- Kigamboni Community Center: Volunteer and engage in Music, Dance and Acrobatics
Available Excluded Options on-site:
- Transfer to Homestay
- Dar es Salaam City Walking Tour
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)
- Activities
- Accommodation (four rooms with double beds available)
Not included
- Private Transfer from/to Homestay - DAR City Center / DAR Airport (60,000 TZS for up to four people)
- Dar es Salaam City Walking Tour - 6 hours - 80,000 TZS per person
Itinerary and highlights
Welcome to Kigamboni Homestay - A Community of Creativity and Movement - Village Stay:
Kigamboni is a unique coastal area just a short ferry ride from central Dar es Salaam. With sandy paths, the scent of chapati, and children’s laughter, this urban village forms a close-knit community shaped by strong bonds and local traditions.
You'll stay with one of several welcoming families living close together. Our Local Coordinator, Rashid, matches you with a host based on your interests and you’ll feel like part of a big extended family. Aisha invites you to weave carpets or explore the village with her kids. Beatrice shares Swahili flavours, while Mama Tatu ("Mama Chapati") teaches chapati-making and tailoring.
A highlight is Kigamboni Community Center, a vibrant place where youth train in acrobatics, dance and music. As a guest, you can watch performances or even join a session yourself.
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 other important information. Please make sure that you are reachable via mobile, preferably WhatsApp, for easy communication.
- Guests can either travel directly to the meeting point in Kigamboni or, after booking is confirmed, arrange a transfer from the city center or the airport in Dar es Salaam through the Local Coordinator. The transfer costs TZS 60,000 for up to four people and is to be paid in cash on site.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kanga Homestay
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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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