Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
Fantastic area, great landscape, close contact to the locals! Jackson was a perfect host, very helpful and kind, gave us great recommendations to explore the area (including a self-drawn map!), cooked delicious homemade tanzanian food, showed us chameleons, monkeys and bush babies, that live all around the house.
A lovely homestay with a great view of Lushoto. It's a short walk into the centre, and Fannaka is a wonderful and welcoming host, who can also arrange treks in the area. I had a great stay here.
The Owner of the Galapagos Homestay is very lovely and welcoming. He took a lot of time to sit with us, drink tea and explain our questions about the sourronding Mountains and everything else. Everything was very, very clean, especially the rooms. There was hot water in the shower. Dinner was served in the living room and it was delciously homemade, containing of traditional tanzanian cuisine. Vegetarian (probably also vegan though we didn't ask that specifically) options were plenty.
It was a great stay in Galapagos Homestay! Thank's a lot to Steve and his family they made that time beautyful. I really felt welcome. The room is cute and very clean...the view amazing. It's in middle of green nature. The bed Is comfortable, I got warm shower and a delicious breakfast with coffee. In the evening I enjoyed real swahili food,...Steve's wife is an eccellente cookI I really can recommend that place. From there it Is a perfect point to go for hiking.
Great hosts and a really special town that immediately makes you feel welcome.
Panoramic view over town and a cozy apartment close to the center, using a shortcut. Day trips possible on your own or with a guide highly recommended.
Geat breakfast and dinner also on request.
We loved it here! Steven is a great host and provided us with everything we needed (including really good breakfast and dinner). The room had a lovely terrace where we had a nice view of the valley
Lovely, clean & comfortable place for exploring th region.
Steve is a great host, ready to help with anything you need.
They also use organic coffee from the farm nearby, which is delicious!
We had an amazing time at the Galapagos Homestay. We spend there on night before and one night after our hiking trip. The Owner Steve is a kind and gentle guy, who made sure that we had everything we needed. He explained a lot of things to us and also showed some chameleons in his garden. The rooms are also comfortable and clean and every room has a separat bathroom. Breakfast is also included and it is also possible to get a dinner for a little money.
I can recommend this cozy accomodation. Steven and his family gave me a warm welcome when I arrived. They do everything to make you feeling like at home. I enjoyed dinner with this kind family and learned about the lokal life. Stevens wife is a great cooker. The environment is quiet in the middle of nature. The owner organized a guid for hiking...that was a great experience. This place is very clean and calm and Steven planted many fruit trees with delicious fruits he offerted to me. I had a very good time in Galapagos Homestay.
David is a great host and provided us with a lot of advice what to do in Lushoto and beyond. We decided to go for a paid hike with him that offered stunning views of the Usambara mountains. Great breakfast, also for vegans. :) The accommodation comes with a big garden and we had the opportunity to see chameleons and monkeys there. Recommendable!
Sandra
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