welcome life in kiswahili language
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we are KARIBU MAISHA HOME, located in the village of Kizimkazi Mkunguni, South Zanzibar Island, Tanzania.
we run the home like a family while we host people from all around the world.
home cooked food, slow pace, music, adventures, secret spots …
visit us and experience the island like a local!
UNPLUG
from the busy schedule
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ZANZIBAR?
Zanzibar tropical climate remains enjoyably warm throughout the year.
– from December until March (approx): hot days, cool nights
– from June until September (approx): “cooler” days and nights
– April and May is rainy season, with tropical thunders. Quiet, peaceful time.
– August, Christmas and New Years Eve, more people and events around the island.
the choice is yours!
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY STAY AT KARIBU MAISHA?
expect the unexpectable. or expect nothing at all.
after years of traveling around the world and living in multiple countries, we met and settled in Zanzibar as this place gives us the opportunity to be closer
to the source. the root. the seed.
nature is everpresent, everywhere around us, and it shows us the way.
we are located in a remote and peaceful area, which is referred to as shamba in local language.
shamba life can get wild, and that is where the fun is at for us.
rough roads, hidden caves, local village and traditions, animals and phenomenal biodiversity.
if you wish to experience something adventurous, look at things from another perspective, if you are feeling the need to slow down, may this be your place.
LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE
THE SPACE AND ACCOMODATIONS
the home features 8 rooms, 1 studio apt, 2 rooftop terraces, the restaurant and open bar, and very big, spacious gardens with chilling spots.
tour around, meditate, read, paint, sing, play… simply be.
we encourage and provide the tools to explore arts and beauty, to witness and see it around us.
EXPERIENCE YOURSELF WITHIN
LET US TAKE YOU AROUND
swim with the dolphins, go fishing, snorkeling, and tour around the hidden caves of the South of Zanzibar
pay a visit to the local village
learn bush medicine local traditions
visit untouched islands with immense diversity of plant and animal life
visit Uzi island, the remote island reachable by road only at low tide
go to peaceful local beaches and/or swim with sea turtles in natural cave
cruise a sailing boat at sunset
grill a bbq with locals and discover the island’s spices. at the beach or at the sandbank
learn & play Marimba with local musicians
USEFUL
mini market *50m from home
Kizimkazi town *1km from home
breakfast, meals and drinks on request
car/motorcycle rental and/or car transfers available
BOOK YOUR HOMESTAY
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Swahili, English, Italian, Czech, Finnish, and Spanish
WE ORGANIZE
arts and wellness retreats
couples’ hideaways and honeymoons
occasion gatherings (weddings, birthdays etc…)
corporate “unplug” gatherings
location scouting and media shootings of all kinds