Family-friendly vacation rentals in Tanzania

Everything was perfect and very nice. We loved the house. Spacious, friendly people. Security 24 hrs security are there. Everything was perfect just one thing not sure about it. They let me pay 200,000 electricity. My family lives in Dar and they said 200,000 is enough for 2 months. In the description says electricity fees not exceeding 80,000 maybe for coupled of days. Just be careful regarding this thing or go and pay by your self better.

The best location opposite Slipway the Entertainement hub for Masaki, loads of bars, shops and restaurants and every other place charge huindreds of dollars a night to be close to here and Irene's place is across the road for much cheaper and good value for money. Very clean, secure place and even though across from slipway, its quiet at night. Great place and enjoy coming back again and again.

I highly recommend staying at Justa's place! Sinza is a very lively, authentic neighborhood with lots of fruit and vegetable stalls, small restaurants and very friendly people. Location is great and close to the university but a little bit further from the city centre. We felt welcome from the very first second. Thanks again, also especially to John, Helen, Maviki ad of course Justa!

We had a very nice stay in Oyster Bay! The apartment is very spacious and the complex is beautiful. Gloria was a great host: very responsive and helped us with our requests. We will stay again if we are back in Dar es Salaam.

We brought a large group to stay at Prisca's place for two weeks. Prisca was very communicative and extremely accommodating. She purchased additional mattresses, sheets, and towels for our group. She purchased a water dispenser for us when we requested one. There were some problems in the house during our stay (which is common in Tanzania), but her local staff were quick to help us. The house is massive and can accommodate a lot of people and has A/Cs and water heaters throughout. The kitchen is big but not particularly well stocked; we needed to buy a bunch of our own utensils in order to properly cook for so many people. The location is pretty far north of Dar, but it was worth it for the great price and Prisca's great service.

Very nice apartment, close to pretty much everything. We had a couple issues with the bathroom and the maintenance guys were very quick to do the repair. I will definerly look to stay here when l return in March if it's available.

Great staff who did their best for us.

Dear Yellow Card Café Team, we really enjoyed our stay, beautiful premises, friendly & helpful staff, very good food, regular room cleaning, nice location! Only surprise was that we did not expect to share one single room, as the listing indicates several rooms for the booking. However, we could cope perfectly fine and even could spontaneously extend our stay by one night without additional charges. 100% recommendation, thanks for all! Tim

what a lovely place with lovely hosts and caretakers would definitely recommend Villa heidi to anyone and will definitely be returning

great choice all great room pool garden location Very nice, friendly Eva and Nassoro very helpful and good advice quiet neighborhood lots of choices for shopping or eating 10 minutes from the sea and linked diving club very very very nice too i'll be back next year

Great place to connect with nature and local community. We met three chameleons at the property, about five on the adjacent road, as well as plenty of local children fascinated and scared at the same time of our dog :) Pizzeria Mama Mia is about 45 min walk and is quite outstanding.

What an incredible experience. I absolutely loved my time here, and it was way too short. Mama Lema met me at the house and I was running a bit late, but she offered to make me food even though the power had been out and the water wasn't working. I didn't mind as I was looking for an authentic experience and I received it. Dee was out of town but Mama Lema and Dee's daughters were an absolute delight. They made me feel right at home, and offered the bonus of taking me up to the Chemka Hot Springs for some swimming and rope swings, we had breakfast together before the daughters went to school, and I was served lunch of fish, veggies, and rice, and fresh watermelon and bananas. I absolutely loved the authentic stay and discussions. Do be aware that during that time we didn't have running water and the electricity went out for a bit, but that made it more fun. We caught water from the rain and used headlamps to see. The bunk room was very comfortable and the nets were a nice added bonus. And the new kittens (2 weeks old) were adorable. At the end, Mama Lema arranged transport to the airport with Benjamin, our tuk tuk driver, and that was extra fun (until we found out that Tuk Tuk's aren't allowed through the gate at the airport so we walked an extra few meters from the gate to the airport, and then back to the gate for Covid testing, then back to the airport. If you are looking for a fun and affordable stay, and to be well taken care of and a feeling of love, and not worry about all the modern-day amenities, this is the place for you!

A slice paradise with private pool, right next to the beach, very secure and quiet and wonderful hosts (and dogs!). We had a fantastic time with the family. Thanks again & we would recommend staying here in a heartbeat.

My stay at Innocent’s place was home away from home. Thank you for going out of your way to make me comfortable. God bless and see you soon.

Maria's place was lovely, peaceful and relaxing Easy close walk to beautiful beach and plenty of good restaurants. The two dogs were friendly, sweet and calm and despite other reviews did not follow us out of the complex. We always felt safe and secure as the local staff was always on hand if we needed anything and Maria was always very responsive if we had any questions. If you don't keep a car I would recommend you stop on your way for any needed groceries (Coffee, Tea, snacks, soaps etc.) and ATM as many restaurants prefer cash. We would definitely recommend Maria's place if you are looking for a relaxing peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We went over the Xmas holidays in December, and it was very, very hot and humid. The pool was a refreshing oasis, meticulously taken care of with regular water refills. Regular power cuts meant that we were sometimes left without fans at night, which made it a little bit more difficult. The house's perfect location allowed easy access to the beach and the charming Paje area. The local house manager, made sure we got all the needed supplies with ease, for cooking, eating, drinking, bbq'ing. Karin and Co are wonderful hosts. Their home is exactly as described, and we highly recommend it for families with kids.

Overall, this place was fantastic. It’s a traditional Zanzibar design so it’s not a modern place, but exactly what we wanted. We were thrilled to be there with our large group of two families, including 5 children. Rasheed was excellent and accommodated all of our requests. Food, especially breakfast, was delicious. The beach outside the villa is pristine, with white sand beaches and a beautiful Indian Ocean right outside the doorstep. The private pool was incredible. The villa rental subsidizes the Tamani Foundation and its students, so staying here contributes to the education of local kids. Win win.

Nice place, access to private beach lounge area. Has a nice pool.

Very nice and calm place in Oyster Bay. Online Maps seem to have the road name wrong (Yasser Arafat Road instead of Mkwawa Road). Maybe it was recently changed. The apartment is in the same building complex as the Amigos Restaurant (behind it), where you can also have lunch, dinner or a drink in the evening. The apartment at ground level is very well equipped with the kitchen, TV and office desk. It is very spacious and I felt right at home. There is a 24/7 security and electric fence, so no reason to feel uncomfortable. The receptionist and cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. You can reach your private balcony with pool view through the bedroom and living room. In front of the entrance, there are often motorcycles or bajajis waiting, or you can take a bolt or uber. To coco beach, you can even walk. I would definitely come back here!

Such a gorgeous private spot. Exactly what our party of six needed after being on safari. Our every need was taken care of by the stafff. We had the chef prepare all our meals and they were wonderful. The seafood BBQ was fantastic! We didn’t see a lot of Zanzibar because no one wanted to leave this beautiful sanctuary!

We had the most incredible stay at this stunning property! The location is absolutely perfect—secluded and tranquil, making it an ideal retreat for our group of 8. The surroundings offered peace and serenity, far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The accommodation was outstanding—spacious, beautifully designed and comfortable. Every corner of the property was thoughtfully curated making it feel like a true home away from home. What truly made our experience unforgettable, however, was the wonderful staff. Led by Yusuf, they went above and beyond to accommodate every request. We hired the private chef, Suleiman, and he delivered the most outstanding meals we could ask for. The staff even arranged kayaking experiences for us which was an absolute highlight. We couldn't have asked for a better team, who were so accommodating, friendly and professional throughout our stay. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a peaceful, serene escape. You won’t regret it!

Nestled in a serene residential area, Len Apartment offers a perfect retreat from the city's hustle. Enjoy cosy, well-designed rooms equipped with all the comforts of home. Fully furnished and ready for stay, it’s an ideal choice for both short and long-term living.

We absolutely adored staying at Nathalie’s & Nick’s cottage. A very unique experience being able to walk into their re- wilded bush to see the beautiful giraffes. Lovely food was provided by Natalie. We felt right at home in the cottage. It was also great to see & hear about their inspiring work in their local area . Thank you !