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Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is located in Mianzini area, 0.9 mi from Selian Town Clinic. Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is less than 10 min drive & 35 min walk to city center. The property is also 1.2 mi away from Gosheni Adventures. The accommodations provides free WiFi. At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Mazzola Safari House offers some rooms with mountain views, and rooms include a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The accommodations offers a children's playground. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception. Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking also does arrange Budget/Join Wildlife Safaris and Private Wildlife Safaris. Bus station is 1.3 mi from Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Arusha
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here for one night before going on safari. Was perfect for what we wanted. Great hospitality and everything you need for a short stay
  • Connor
    Canada Canada
    Innocent (the host) is The Man and very welcoming. The place is absolutely perfect. Worth every penny.
  • Hang
    Vietnam Vietnam
    - Although the house is located far from city centre, it is a good chance to experience the local life at Mazzola Safari. Innocent and Steve are friendly and caring, they also offer airport pickup services which is very convenient. - The safari...
  • Tyler
    United States of America United States of America
    the place was great for a one night place to rest. comfortable bed, hot shower, great breakfast, and friendly hosts! in a neighborhood a little walk away from the main tourist city center, really enjoyed the local feel and the walk to town center...
  • A
    United States of America United States of America
    Innocent was an awesome host and guide. I appreciate that his tours were away from the crowds. He did a great job helping me eat gluten- free.
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    Meets all our needs - clean, comfortable and mostly friendly team that takes care of all your needs. I had multiple loads of laundry to get done asap between my trips and while other hotels would refuse to do it quickly, Mazzola team just got it...
  • Stacy
    United States of America United States of America
    I enjoyed spending time with both Innocent and Steven, and talking with some other guests. Breakfast by Steven was wonderful. The room was comfortable, and the gardens wonderful. There is bottled water from a dispenser freely available, and hot...
  • Tom
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The place is a lovely oasis in Arusha. Innocent and Steven bring the place to life. Great hosts and very clean guesthouse. Would recommend everyone to stay here.
  • Eva
    France France
    Always available. You feel like home. It's calm and safe. Everyone is so kind in this house. They propose activities with good price!!
  • Yoav
    Israel Israel
    Location Price Mazzola and his staff are very kind and helpful

Hosted by Mazzola Houses

9.9
9.9
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

Area info

Amenities of Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 sports 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
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Laptop
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • 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 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking

  • Check-in at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Room options at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Guests staying at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go
  • Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Hot spring bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
  • The prices at Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.