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Situated in Arusha and only 2.6 km from Uhuru monument, Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The guest house provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle and a laptop. A TV with satellite channels and Blu-ray player are available in some units. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Breakfast can be enjoyed on-site each morning, which includes fruits and juice. Guests are welcome to unwind in the on-site bar or lounge. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling. An indoor play area is also available at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking, while guests can also relax in the garden. Old German Boma is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while Njiro Complex is 8.7 km away. Arusha Airport is 9 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    Innocent, the owner of the place, just safed our whole journey to Tansania. He helped us a lot with understanding the country and it's locals and how to handle some of the difficulties we encountered while travelling there. We also booked our...
  • Semion
    Russia Russia
    Best place to stay in Arusha! Very kind and helpful staff, best internet connection that I experienced in whole Tanzania, nice backyard with lounge. Highly recommend for those who work remotely.
  • Rosy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Innocent was very welcoming and encouraged us to treat the space as our home. It was a lovely atmosphere and the room and facilities were excellent and very comfortable. Breakfast was great and Innocent was very helpful when we asked for advice...
  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    Dear Travellers, I stayed at Mazzola twice: before & after my Safari trip. The owner Innocent was so kind to pick me up from my bus shuttle and drove me to his wonderful place in Mianzini. The house has a total of 3 guestrooms, a huge green &...
  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    Dear Travellers, I stayed at Mazzola twice: before & after my Safari trip. The owner Innocent was so kind to pick me up from my bus shuttle and drove me to his wonderful place in Mianzini. The house has a total of 3 guestrooms, a huge green &...
  • Katie
    Ireland Ireland
    The host, innocent, helps everyone with everything! He made sure I felt safe and also provided laundry service and a lift to the airport. Kindest & most helpful staff I’ve met on my travels! There is always someone there to help you. Very comfy...
  • Maeda
    Japan Japan
    This was truly a beautiful place to stay! The lodge was very clean, featuring lovely paintings on the walls, a well-maintained garden, and most charming of all, an adorable dog. The atmosphere was incredibly charming—it even made me think, ‘I’d...
  • Paulina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very friendly and chilled host (and a cute dog also)The garden is super nice with a good space outside . it's not on the main road so it's actually better to organise with them transport if you need it,I didn't and arriving at night it was not...
  • Amely
    Tanzania Tanzania
    I felt completely at home, safe and comfortable. I thought the location was excellent, really close to the city centre and other attractions such as African Art and Culture centre. Because it is set back from the High street, an 8 minute walk, it...
  • Aufa
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The Staff really friendly, and helpfull. Even the staff pick us up at Bus Terminal Arusha with no additional fee. Later we booked the Safari tour from them and the tour was just amazing. The geusthouse is homey and cozy.

Hosted by Mazzola Houses

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Host review score
Host review score
Mazzola Houses
Mazzola House is located in the "Mianzini Kwa Mzee Kisongo Nyumbani Kwake" neighborhood, a 30 minute walking distance to downtown Arusha. It is located on the slopes of the magnificent Mt. Meru in a small village of Mianzini in Arusha with large beautiful gardens, an outdoor fireplace and sitting areas. The house is in a middle class area mixed with Masai traditions. The house is close to good hiking areas with some amazing views of Arusha Town. Very good place to explore Arusha or Africa residential vibes.
Hosted by Mazzola, who spent much of his childhood in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA). Growing up knowing much about Wildlife, Conservation & Community engagement initiatives. Mazzola, an entrepreneur who dedicates most of his time into travel & meeting people from all over this globe. He Shares experiences, hosting excursions & adventures in Tanzania. Open minded & could drive to the moon if it were possible. Welcome to Mazzola Safari House.
"Nyumbani Kwa Mzee kisongo" neighborhood is very quite, with large tall trees. In the middle of Mianzini Village surrounded by calm small banana farms and other residents. The perfect place to understand Africa Lifestyle
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Laptop
  • Cable channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Free WiFi 5 Mbps. Suitable for browsing the internet and sending and receiving emails and messages. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot spring bath
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking

  • Room options at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Hot spring bath
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
  • Check-in at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is 1.2 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go