Welcome to Kizimkazi Homestay – An authentic Zanzibar experience
Just a short 20 minutes’ walk from Kizimkazi Beach, this homestay offers the perfect fusion of authentic Zanzibari village life and coastal charm. Escape the tourist crowds and deeply connect with a local family while embracing the island’s rich culture.
Meet Your Kanga HostYour host, Aisha, is a welcoming mother of three. With her generous spirit, she makes every guest feel like part of the family. Her expertise in traditional beauty techniques, makes her a valued figure in the community and if you’re interested, she’ll introduce you to these cultural customs. As a skilled artist, she is known for her intricate Henna Tattoos, offers traditional hairstyling and relaxing massages.
Aisha’s husband is a fisherman who returns from the sea in the evenings, bringing home a fresh catch for dinner. Aisha’s children bring life to the homestay. They’ll take you along on village explorations and will be your joyful companions for beach visits.
Your AccommodationYour stay will be in a welcoming house, where a spacious private room awaits you, offering a peaceful retreat after a day full of experiences. The homestay provides you with all comforts you need to fully immerse in the warmth of local family life. And when the ocean calls, a short walk or ride will bring you to the shores of the Indian Sea.
Set less than 2 km from Kizimkazi Beach, the homestay is a peaceful haven with the best of both worlds: tranquillity at home and easy access to Zanzibar’s impressive southern coastline, where wild rock formations meet pristine white sand beaches, offering some of the most stunning seaside scenery on the island.
Assalam Community FoundationGain insight into community development and local initiatives at the Assalam Community Foundation, an inspiring non-profit organization, supporting education, environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment in Kizimkazi. Meet local changemakers, learn about their projects and see how the community comes together to create a better future.
Included Optional Activities:
The desired activities can be discussed with the Host and the Local Coordinator upon arrival. We kindly ask for your understanding that not all activities may be available at all times.
Excluded Optional Activities:
The desired activities can be discussed with the Host and the Local Coordinator upon arrival. We kindly ask for your understanding that not all activities may be available at all times.
Through a happy coincidence I ended up staying with Mama Aishas family in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar. Aisha is a lovely host, and the kids as well were the best. We always had a good laugh even though we did not speak the same language. Besides the daily chores in and around the house I got to learn a lot about Swahili cooking from Aisha, the kids took me out to explore the village and showed me their favorite spots to swim and play.
It was a wonderful experience that really deepened my perspective on Zanzibari culture and the way of life, and i will definitely do it again if I return to Zanzibar / Tanzania in the future.
The stay with Aisha and her family in Kizimkazi really grounded me, and it humbled me. It is a whole different feeling when you do a neighborhood and village tour with a local than when you just stroll around by yourself. They seem to know everyone, they know every rock.
Because I really wanted to pick up some Swahili cooking skills and recipes, we prepared a lot of local meals together: fish curry, wali wa nazi (rice with coconut cream), chapati, sukuma wiki (collard greens), and pilau.
She was never tired of showing me something new! Thank you 🙂