Homestay Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House
Kibigija, Jambiani, Tanzania – Great location - show map
We had a very comfortable stay in Mau's place. He's usually busy at work in the day, so we talked to him for a bit at night. His wife and another family member that's helping there don't speak much English but they are very nice. Their daughter Sabrina is the cutest baby I've ever seen. She's completely "free ranged" and we had so much fun with her. Every day there's a big and nutritious breakfast with lots of fruits. They even provide milk for coffee, that's a big plus for me! The room is big and has lots of furniture. It doesn't have much light, but that's how they keep the room cool during the day.

Very friendly stuff, excellent breakfast. House located in bit dodgy place and to reach it, you have to go through yard, bushes, step over pipes etc. Not a single light in the dark and very uneaven path, so be ready for challange arriving after sunset😁 But locals are very friendly didnt feel uncomfortable at all. Walking distance from Kuza caves and ocean. Right next to the house is cheap but tasty local food stall with chips and meat. Honestly for budget traveller great choice as restaurants are very expensive there. I would give 10 out of 10 but i honestly think price for night are too expensive. Very basic ( its nice and cozy, dont misunderstood me), no wifi and 20€ per night is bit too much. Fair price in my opinion would stay around 8-12€

Clean room, good breakfast, kitchen for using, nice staff, super homey feeling. We will be back:)

The hosts are really nice and helpfull. The food is delicious, the rooms are clean. Mau helped us everytime we asked and gave us advices. His home is in the village so you can see a little bit of daily life of the locals. The beach is really close, just 2 minutes walk. The area is safe and the local people are really nice. You also have nearby shops (best chips are right next to the house), fruits shops, some local restaurants with really good food.

We stayed in a room with bathroom, which was very clean and well prepared. Unfortunately without air-condition nights were very, very hot. We improved the situation taking cold showers during night and was ok for some time. The breakfast was very good. At the time of booking, I knew that I'm not making a reservation in a delux hotel, but in a private accomodation in the middle of Jambiani village, therefore everything was OK.

It's a place if you really want to see how locals live. It's African house with now window view, which is Ok, cuz you don't need it. It's great to see how their house is built and how the room inside are arranged. And probably the best breakfast ont whole island! We had amazing experience having dinner with them in living room🤩 and it's so great cuz you can do whatever locals are doing. Mau organised everything what we wanted. We went snorkeling with this traditional sailing boat and also late than fishing with the same boat. We travelled all around the island but that's the only place where we saw this boats in use. And it's the best part of the island for backpackers with no massive tourism! Recommend for sure!

Mau was really friendly and available for every need. The place is really clean, i liked so far the breakfast, there's a lot to eat. I really reccomand this place.

Mau is super nice and makes you feel at home instantly. Breakfast is perfect, best one we had on the whole trip. Very close to the beach and a very nice and relaxed atmosphere.

Had a great stay with lovely Mau's family. Looking forward to get back there soon.

The staff was wonderful! The complimentary breakfast was delicious.

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Located in Hiari, Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House features a garden. All rooms give access to the kitchen and bathroom. Guests can enjoy city views.
At the bed and breakfast, every room includes a desk. At Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House, rooms have a seating area.
A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property.
Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception.
Zanzibar City is 25 mi from the accommodations, while Kiwengwa is 25 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Paje Beach
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Jambiani Beach
Water Sports, Surfing
2,950 feet from property
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About Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House
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The house is located Less than 12 minutes to the beach side by walking through the village , Private house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. I would be happy to introduce you to my village (where my family and I live), take you for tours through the village. The house is set in the middle of the village of Jambiani in safe and friendly area , right in the mix of the locals, not tourist area. The house provide a friendly base for exploring the social and cultural life of Jambiani village from a personal perspective and off the beaten track. The location has such a feel, make you feel like a local not with all tourists amenities at the high -end hotels, it feels a simple authentic . The uniqueness of my place is it's local authenticity formed by a friendly Jambiani neighborhood bustling with happiness and kindness . The house is close to the shops,restaurants,bars , a pharmacy and also close enough to the other small hotels of Jambiani village, and close enough to the local buses station or taxi station ,If you wish to experience the truly /authentic local life of Jambiani village ,
I am 26 years old born and bred in Jambiani village , my main hobby is hosting the tourists at my community of Jambiani , when i have free time , i spend my times playing football and do fishing As i am living in the house , i am available most of the time to assist my guests according to their needs , if it will happen i will be working my young brother will be around as cover up for any queries or help. I respect the privacy of my guests and always try to make them feel as much at home as possible . If you like chill out place with the authentic vibes and local hospitality then this is the right place .
Maulid Chide’s home is located in Jambiani, right at the beginning of Jambiani village at Kibigija area (msikitini) The uniqueness of my place is it's local authenticity formed by a friendly Jambiani neighborhood bustling with happiness and kindness . There are a lot of things to do while staying in Jambiani village ,There is great beach for swimming and relaxing during the low tide and high tide, A long the beach there are number of bars and restaurants , also in the village there are good number of local restaurants . On the beach the diving and kite schools can be found , to arrange motorbike or car rental is always possible , Boat trips for Sailing /Snorkeling can easily be arranged - Some other activities that can be arranged while staying in Jambiani include: Kuumbi cave hiking/ Kuza Cave/ Jozani forest for red colobus monkeys/, the Butterfly centre Centre/The seaweed farm/ The Rock restaurant /Kizimkazi for Dolphin watching
Languages spoken: English, Swahili
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Zanzibar Butterfly Centre8.7 miles
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Jozani Forest9.8 miles
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The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar10.7 miles
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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park11 miles
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Restaurant james chips kiosk0.1 miles
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Restaurant kiddo's cafe0.1 miles
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Restaurant mama mapambo restaurant0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar kiddos cafe0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar nyamkwii0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar pishi'splace0.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian ocean0.1 miles
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Paje Beach White sandSwimming, Water Sports, Surfing750 feet
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Jambiani Beach White sandWater Sports, Surfing2,950 feet
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport23.1 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport46.3 miles
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Amenities of Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Massage Additional charge
- Fishing Additional charge
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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No internet access available.
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage Additional charge
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Adults only
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Safe
- Room service
Accessibility
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Lowered sink
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swahili
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Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
FAQs about Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h
- Taxi 1h 30min
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Check-in at Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The nearest beach is 650 feet from Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
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The prices at Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Cooking class
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House is 1.2 miles from the center of Jambiani.
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Guests staying at Mau'sPlace - Authentic Afrikan House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte