Welcome to Green Stay – A Unique Homestay at the Foot of Kilimanjaro
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Green Stay offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional Tanzanian life. This Kanga Homestay is within a short 15-minute drive from Moshi city center, offering easy access to the city and other nearby attractions.
Meet Your Kanga HostsYour hosts, Hilda and her parents-in-law, Beda and Gaudencia, are excited to share their home with you. Hilda, the executive director of a nearby NGO, and her family are always welcoming and happy to share stories about their life, the community, and the fascinating Chaga culture. Hilda’s three children often join the fun on weekends, adding to the lively, family-friendly atmosphere of Green Stay.
Your AccommodationGuests stay in a chic, high-standard house, while Beda and Gaudencia live in a more rustic home right next door. Green Stay’s garden is full of life, with chickens, sheep, and pigs, reflecting the traditional way of farming. The lush garden, filled with a variety of plants, invites you to actively participate in gardening and the daily care of the animals. If the weather is clear, you can even catch a glimpse of the towering Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance – an unforgettable sight!
Taste Local TraditionsWill you cook a delicious vegetarian or meat stew in the modern kitchen? Or would you prefer to try the traditional way, cooking over firewood? The choice is yours! And if you stay a few nights you can try both!
Don’t miss the opportunity to taste locally brewed banana beer, a staple of Chaga culture. Join the locals and pass the bucket around in the spirit of friendship.
NGO projects and Day TripsDuring your stay, you have the exceptional opportunity to learn firsthand about the facilities and projects of a local Non-Governmental Organization, including their hospital, school, office, and church. From Moshi, numerous popular excursions are available, such as visits to the Materuni Waterfalls or the Kikuletwa Hot Springs, offering a chance to enjoy the beauty of the region and engage with the local community.
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We stayed for three days in Moshi with Hilda and her family. We had a wonderful time and a lot of fun! We went on some amazing excursions with them. They showed us how to cook typical Tanzanian food, and we showed them how to cook a Swiss dish (Rösti). The house is beautiful in the middle of nature!
After staying 3 nights and 4 days at Green Stay near Moshi, I now understand why they chose this name. The pictures speak for themselves. The garden across the road is full of animals.
I had the chance to visit NGO-run places like a nearby hospital, a school and a church (note: only possible on weekdays!). One day, I also went on a private trip to the hot springs, although the water wasn’t that hot.
The stay was exceptional, the rooms of the house very comfortable, and you can also see the older buildings next to it, where the host’s parents-in-law live. It was awesome to cook traditional Chaga meals once in the modern kitchen and once the old-school way in the outdoor kitchen.