Vacation rentals in Siha

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!

Grant and Kath’s place was lovely for our short stay in Arusha. The place is very secluded, quiet, and private with a beautiful view of Mount Meru. Frank was extremely helpful with providing groceries for us and ensuring our safari tour operator could locate the accommodation upon check out. This is truly a unique property and I would recommend it to anyone staying in the Arusha area!

Staying at Kaswende Farm was the perfect way to conclude our travel across Tanzania. If you’ve just climbed Mt. Meru or Kilimanjaro and want to spend more time in the area to connect with the region and its people, this is the place to be. Belinda, who runs the farm as well as the preschool adjacent to it, is an incredibly kind and inspiring person. She is also a fantastic guide who can introduce you to the surrounding community and neighborhood. At the farm, you’ll have a relaxing time, enjoy freshly made juices and fruit, and savor delicious meals. It was a truly inspiring and humbling experience for us, and I would highly recommend Kaswende Farm to anyone wanting to learn more about their amazing project and its meaningful vision. We can’t wait to come back!