Shamba Hostel
Shamba Hostel
Set in Usa River, 47 km from Olpopongi - Masai Cultural Village & Museum, Shamba Hostel features a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 26 km from Old German Boma, 27 km from Uhuru monument and 28 km from Njiro Complex. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, every room has a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and slippers. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Shamba Hostel. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Ngurdoto Crater is 11 km from Shamba Hostel, while Lake Momella is 20 km away. Kilimanjaro International Airport is 29 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Irene
Italy“The accommodation is very clean and comfortable, the food is absolutely amazing and abundant. The staff is super kind and gentle, they are ready to answer at any doubt or question, and in case you need something. The hostel is surrounded by...” 
Alexander
United Kingdom“Lovely place with gorgeous gardens, very friendly hosts and delicious vegan/vegetarian food”
Sen
China“dinner，breakfast，shower，everything is excellent. People are very nice.”
Roland
Germany“Clean, spacious rooms and bathrooms for a great price. The dinner was excellent, and the staff was super kind. Don't look further if you just need a reliable and comfortable place to sleep between trips or flights.”- Andrea Italy“I recommend this hotel for courtesy the food and location: we stayed here the last night in Tanzania due to its proximity to the JRO airport (35 minutes by car). Dinner and breakfast were excellent, the staff very friendly and helpful. Our room...”
- Maxine
Spain“Very nice hostel. Located in a nice village very close to kilimanjaro airport. Staff was lovely and dinner was included and it was very good. Thank you!” 
Leontine
France“the quietness, simplicity and fit-for purpose hostel”
Alexandra Germany“My brother and I had perfect 2 days in Shamba Hostel. We were the only guest in the entire Hostel but breakfast and dinner were prepared with so much love and it was very tasty...thank you for these perfect dinners. Rooms were very clean with...”
Vac3nka
Czech Republic“Really amazing staff, we got everything we asked for, the food was really delicious, hot water and everything”- Abram
Tanzania“Staff was helpful and friendly. The food was good and there was plenty of it. The bed was comfortable and there was hot water for the shower.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Shamba HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Tumble dryer
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Swahili
House rulesShamba Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Shamba Hostel 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.
FAQs about Shamba Hostel
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Guests staying at Shamba Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Shamba Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Bicycle rental
- Movie nights
- Bike tours
- Game drives
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Live music/performance
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Check-in at Shamba Hostel is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:30.
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The prices at Shamba Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Shamba Hostel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Usa River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
