House vacation rentals in East Africa

Zanna’s was an absolutely amazing place. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was better than the pictures. All amenities were there and well maintained. The house truly feels like home. Zanna is super responsive and helpful. We absolutely loved dealing with her and we certainly would go back if we are back in Dar. 10/10 would recommend. Special mention - Dennis who was our chef for the period we stayed at Zanna’s. His food was fantastic and absolutely delicious. Plus we loved interacting with him and getting recommendations of where to go from him.

Our second visit to Micasa, and once again, we were happy with our stay. The house is in a prime location, making it easy to explore local attractions or enjoy nearby restaurants, everything was just a short walk or drive away. Our host was fantastic, just as before. They were incredibly responsive to any questions we had and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The house itself was in perfect condition—clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the amenities required. Happy to return again.

I had such a great stay! The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described. The location was super convenient, and the neighborhood felt safe and quiet. The host Edwin was really responsive and helpful with any questions I had. I would definitely stay here again. I highly recommend it!

Awesome place! Super host! Great/safe area. Plenty of room to spread out. Peaceful river in the back. Everything was absolutely great during our stay. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.

A very nice stay at this place: having a private pool was really nice! It should also be noted that the rooms are very spacious. The neighborhood is residential, very quiet and is quite close to the amenities and the most beautiful beaches on the island. For the rest everything is in line with what we see in the photos. I recommend it!

Tracy very lovely lady, very helpful. place is lovely, would definitely return

We had a very nice stay at Verona Self Catering. Hazel and her family were very friendly hosts which made our stay very comfortably. They also arranged a rental car for a good price and gave advise where to go for eating and shopping in the neighbourhood. We felt very welcome and save. We would definately recommend Verona Self Catering.

We had a wonderful stay, easily accessible and in a nice central location, close to shops and restaurants. The kids really enjoyed the swimming pool. The hosts were super friendly and responsive to questions.

Friendly host and very responsive and helpful

He and his family are great!!! Nice House with an amazing view!! Scooter IS great to move around the island!!! LOVE all!!!

The place was a surprise. Bigger and loftier than what I expected. We were well supported by Ezna who was an absolute gem and made us feel right at home and wanting for nothing! I'll book this anytime again!

Our stay was absolutely breathtaking - a true oasis of beauty and tranquility. From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the stunning design, immaculate cleanliness, and the breathtaking views from our room and the house. The staff ( Bongani) was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure our every need was met, making us feel truly pampered. will definitely return.

Beautiful villa in a private residence and under surveillance. Shared pool available. Very well-equipped villa and very attentive and very responsive host. A big thank you to Venice and Robert who made our stay easier.

A group of friends and I stayed at Jackal Hill for a couple days and it was fantastic! We had the whole property to ourselves so it felt very private and we did not have to worry about bothering anyone. Stacey's communication was brilliant - she responded to my messages well in time and was always so friendly. Melody and Joseph were on the property and were ever so helpful. We had to call Melody a bunch of times and she always responded and helped where she could. There were definitively flies, but you just have to keep the place clean of food waste which is what attracts them. Unfortunately, we did have an issue with bats occupying one of the chalets which we subsequently couldn't really use, so don't forget to close your windows before dark. Wonderful place, serene, beautiful, calm long walks, and a fantastic host, agent, and owner!

Do not know where to begin!! The place was beyond amazing. There’s really nothing to complain about. I even wished I had booked for a week’s stay😂🥹😍We truly felt settled and felt like we were home. The place was super clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bathrooms were all squeaky clean; you could literally spend hours showering/taking a bath. The host was super responsive, he responds within seconds and is always ready to jump in and assist in everything. I highly recommend this place; we’re definitely heading there next time we visit Gauteng.

This place is absolutely amazing. You can see from the photos, it is teeming with wildlife. Most of the animals are very friendly and you can feed them which was the highlight of my whole visit to the area. Being able to do this from the pool was also a total bonus. There is lots of space in the house and it is peaceful and private which I appreciated. Zelda was very flexible with me when I had to make some last minute changes and it made the whole experience so much easier. There are a couple nearby restaurants that are pretty good like the tin shack. The bush center also has several stores. Highly recommend!

Rented this for my mother and company as she was visiting Harare for the first time. The comment from all was, "This must be expensive!" because it looks like it. The hosts take pride in their house and it is a place to book next time we go ourselves. Thank you for providing us a wonderful place.

Sese’s place is great and matches the description. Everything was clean, AC in bedroom works great and the shower is hot. I read a review that it takes 40 minutes for the water to get hot, didn’t time it but is probably closer to 10-15 minutes. Sese met me at the airport and we took a taxi to the house. Once I had the location getting a taxi to anywhere I wanted to go was very east as there is a main road less than a minute walk away with a constant flow of taxis (8 pula or 30 for a special). She also messaged periodically to see how I was doing or if I need anything. She is a very responsive and present host (while giving the privacy of the private guest home on the property). I would certainly stay here again. Nice house that is easy to get to anywhere from (including airport) and is good value for the price. Much nicer than a room in a guest house.

We booked Elina's place for four days while we visited Gombe National Park. We loved the spacious house, enjoyed the screened in outdoor space and felt safe and secure in the walled compound. Elina was friendly and helpful and even drove us to the airport when it was time to leave. Kigoma is a beautiful town and we look forward to visiting again!!

My wife, daughter and I spent last night at Casa Bena. The house is very roomy and comfortable. Breakfast consisting of eggs, cheese, yogurt and bread was provided for the first night. Antony is a great host. He was extremely responsive to all of my messages and very helpful. We would definitely stay at Casa Bena if we return to Maun.

Very good accommodation, actually 5 minutes from the lagoon via unused land. Pleasant, spacious, well-equipped. a responsive host following the discovery of a wasp nest. (intervention in the morning after notifying the evening before) I recommend it!

The stay at Papaya House was fantastic. Nina was an amazing host and made sure all was going smoothly during our time there. The staff, Daniel and Safari, have been more than helpful and pleasant to be around. The food was delicious and the place was spotless. Shela is a cozy little town and from the house everything is walkable easily. The house itself is just gorgeous- the beautiful garden, the interior design and more than plenty of space to hang out or enjoy the stars at night. We hope to come back one day!

Vilasha was one of my favourite hosts ever. the house was very nice, the pool was delightful and Vilasha and her husband live next door, perfect neighbors, always friendly and helpful and they let us have their adorable dogs for company. It really made the stay feel authentic and made us love Mauritius

What a gem of a place. The house is beautifully decorated in a French style. It has everything you could possibly want in a home. You feel right at home from the minute you walk through the front door. We only stayed overnight en route home but could easily have stayed for a few days. The restaurant attached to a craft brewer is superb with amazing food. Would recommend Chateau de Bosveld without hesitation. As for our hostess Karien - what a lovely person. She made us feel right at home.