Banana Eco Farm Homestay
Room in Ambureni Village, Tanzania
- 5 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Shared bathroom
Rated 4.88 out of 5 stars.204 reviews
Stay with Godwin/ Mirau
- 12 years hosting
Listing highlights
Room in a farm stay
Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Shared bathroom
You’ll share the bathroom with others.
Shared common spaces
You'll share parts of the home with the Host and other guests.
We are located in Arusha, Northern Tanzania, in the natural paradise of the vast highlands between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Our farm elevation is 1450m above sea level.
We have a biogas plant on our farm that helps us produce gas for cooking and electricity. 100% of the energy the hostel uses comes from renewable sources and 80% of it is generated right at the farm. We use both solar and biogas energy and we heat our water with biogas heating system that produces zero CO2 emissions.
The space
We have cows on the farm for milk, yoghurt and biogas, goats for milk and fertilizer, chickens for eggs and fertilizer. Everything at the farm is organically grown with the use of cow manure (biogas waste) as fertilizer and herbs for treatment of plants.
Here’s a list of what we grow at the farm:
• 16 types/varieties of bananas that can be differentiated while on a farm tour
• 3 types of avocados such as hass, fuerte, and kienyeji (local) avocados
• Arabica Coffee which is famously grown in Arusha and Kilimanjaro in rich volcanic soil above 900 to 1800m above sea level.
• Vegetables like spinach, lettuce, okra, celery, chayote, red and green chilli, pepper, tomatoes, leeks, mchicha, egg plants and tree tomato
• Herbs like mint, sage, rosemary, parsley, dill, oregano, basil, chives, thyme, cinnamon and lemon grass
• 4 types of Passion fruits (purple, yellow, giant passion fruit and sweet granadilla)
• We also grow other fruits like papaya, mangoes, guavas, soursop and jack fruit (seasonal)
Farm tour can be given while staying with us free of charge.
Guest access
With an area of 4.5 acres in total you can walk around our farm anytime and go relax down the garden down the farm, take a nature walk on the river path or go dip your feet in the river while reading a book or listening to music/podcast with beautiful views of Mount Meru and monkeys jumping from tree to tree.
Whether you go for a gentle stroll around our village, relax in one of our hammocks in the garden area, learn how to milk cows, get a traditional cooking lesson in Tanzanian cuisine, feel free to make our farmyour home.
While staying at our farm we serve you with the freshest, highest quality and tastiest vegetables, herbs and fruits grown with organic methods in our farm. We use most of our produce at the hostel for our guests and sell the rest directly at local markets and renowned farm-to-table restaurants. For some of the things we don’t grow at the farm we source it from other organic farmers in and around our village.
During your stay
Always available to offer help/advice to all the guests.I also help guests join group safaris if in need of of a cheap safari to the national parks
Other things to note
The room rate will also include the following services: regular room cleaning, laundry of bed sheets, and wi-fi access
Pick up service from Kilimanjaro Airport: 35.00 USD per car for a 4 seater and $50 per car for a 6 seater .
Pickup Service from Arusha town (if arriving from through,shuttle or bus) : $10 per car for a 4 seater and $20 per car for a 6 seater
Pick up Service from Arusha Airport : $25 per car for a 4 seater and $35 per car for a 6 seater
Lunch: 05.00 USD per person per meal (3 course meal)
Dinner: 05.00 USD per person per meal ( 3 course meal)
These are some of other activities that can be booked and paid for while staying at the farm:
Waterfall hikes from the farm ranging from 30mins walk to 2 hours walk in the forest reserve of mount meru
Safaris to Tarangire,Ngorongoro,Serengeti,Lake Manyara etc
Hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru
Cycling around local villages in Arusha
Get the best view of Arusha landscapes from two-wheels – cycle in the shadow of Mount Meru. We will take you through dirt roads crossing banana plantations to the waterfalls, viewpoints and around farms owned by local villagers.
A visit to Maji Moto (The Hot springs)
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax whilst the crystal clear, turquoise water invites you for a refreshing bath.
Although they are called hot springs, the water in Kikuletwa is not truly ‘hot’ but refreshing as the water source is fed by Kilimanjaro itself.
Authentic Maasai village tour/visit
We can take you on a trip to an authentic Maasai village. This will allow you to experience many traditional aspects of Maasai life, but also see how the Maasai adapt to development and contact with modern civilization.
We have a biogas plant on our farm that helps us produce gas for cooking and electricity. 100% of the energy the hostel uses comes from renewable sources and 80% of it is generated right at the farm. We use both solar and biogas energy and we heat our water with biogas heating system that produces zero CO2 emissions.
The space
We have cows on the farm for milk, yoghurt and biogas, goats for milk and fertilizer, chickens for eggs and fertilizer. Everything at the farm is organically grown with the use of cow manure (biogas waste) as fertilizer and herbs for treatment of plants.
Here’s a list of what we grow at the farm:
• 16 types/varieties of bananas that can be differentiated while on a farm tour
• 3 types of avocados such as hass, fuerte, and kienyeji (local) avocados
• Arabica Coffee which is famously grown in Arusha and Kilimanjaro in rich volcanic soil above 900 to 1800m above sea level.
• Vegetables like spinach, lettuce, okra, celery, chayote, red and green chilli, pepper, tomatoes, leeks, mchicha, egg plants and tree tomato
• Herbs like mint, sage, rosemary, parsley, dill, oregano, basil, chives, thyme, cinnamon and lemon grass
• 4 types of Passion fruits (purple, yellow, giant passion fruit and sweet granadilla)
• We also grow other fruits like papaya, mangoes, guavas, soursop and jack fruit (seasonal)
Farm tour can be given while staying with us free of charge.
Guest access
With an area of 4.5 acres in total you can walk around our farm anytime and go relax down the garden down the farm, take a nature walk on the river path or go dip your feet in the river while reading a book or listening to music/podcast with beautiful views of Mount Meru and monkeys jumping from tree to tree.
Whether you go for a gentle stroll around our village, relax in one of our hammocks in the garden area, learn how to milk cows, get a traditional cooking lesson in Tanzanian cuisine, feel free to make our farmyour home.
While staying at our farm we serve you with the freshest, highest quality and tastiest vegetables, herbs and fruits grown with organic methods in our farm. We use most of our produce at the hostel for our guests and sell the rest directly at local markets and renowned farm-to-table restaurants. For some of the things we don’t grow at the farm we source it from other organic farmers in and around our village.
During your stay
Always available to offer help/advice to all the guests.I also help guests join group safaris if in need of of a cheap safari to the national parks
Other things to note
The room rate will also include the following services: regular room cleaning, laundry of bed sheets, and wi-fi access
Pick up service from Kilimanjaro Airport: 35.00 USD per car for a 4 seater and $50 per car for a 6 seater .
Pickup Service from Arusha town (if arriving from through,shuttle or bus) : $10 per car for a 4 seater and $20 per car for a 6 seater
Pick up Service from Arusha Airport : $25 per car for a 4 seater and $35 per car for a 6 seater
Lunch: 05.00 USD per person per meal (3 course meal)
Dinner: 05.00 USD per person per meal ( 3 course meal)
These are some of other activities that can be booked and paid for while staying at the farm:
Waterfall hikes from the farm ranging from 30mins walk to 2 hours walk in the forest reserve of mount meru
Safaris to Tarangire,Ngorongoro,Serengeti,Lake Manyara etc
Hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru
Cycling around local villages in Arusha
Get the best view of Arusha landscapes from two-wheels – cycle in the shadow of Mount Meru. We will take you through dirt roads crossing banana plantations to the waterfalls, viewpoints and around farms owned by local villagers.
A visit to Maji Moto (The Hot springs)
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax whilst the crystal clear, turquoise water invites you for a refreshing bath.
Although they are called hot springs, the water in Kikuletwa is not truly ‘hot’ but refreshing as the water source is fed by Kilimanjaro itself.
Authentic Maasai village tour/visit
We can take you on a trip to an authentic Maasai village. This will allow you to experience many traditional aspects of Maasai life, but also see how the Maasai adapt to development and contact with modern civilization.
Where you’ll sleep
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
What this place offers
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door
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4.88 out of 5 stars from 204 reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
Guest reviews mention
Where you’ll be
Ambureni Village, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Peacefully neighborhood
Meet your host
My work: Banana Eco Farm
Speaks English
Lives in Arusha, Tanzania
I come from the Maasai tribe in Tanzania. I am an organic farmer and safari operator in Arusha . I run a 5 acre farm close to Arusha in a small village called Ambureni.I grow 16 varieties of bananas,coffee,vegetables and fruits like avocados,mangoes,passionfruits,jackfruit and papayas.
100% of the energy used in my farm comes from renewable sources mainly biofuel(produced directly at the farm),solar and hydro. In 2018 I built a biogas plant in my farm that can convert cow/human/kitchen waste into gas and electricity that in turn is used for cooking and light at the farm.
My vision is to live a full, meaningful, and thriving life. I stay inspired and empowered by helping and connecting with others, using my character strengths, and following my passions. Love, kindness, and compassion are what’s important in life. The rest is commentary.
I welcome you in Arusha,Tanzania and i hope you will have a comfortable stay at the farm. I’m
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