Volunteers in Jambiani will stay at a modern beachfront property, just a 1.5-hour drive from the airport. You’ll be staying in secure, gender-specific rooms with up to four people per room. Each room includes bunk beds, a private bathroom, linens, mosquito nets, a ceiling fan, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Your accommodation comes with free Wi-Fi, making it easy to stay connected. The connection can be slow and unreliable at times, so please be flexible and patient with this. For those who want extra data or local calls, SIM cards are widely available in most shops, with a variety of packages to choose from.
Meals are included from Monday through Friday, giving you the chance to enjoy delicious dishes prepared on-site. On weekends, you’ll have the opportunity to explore vibrant local markets and restaurants. Once a week you can join a local family for an evening meal to experience authentic Zanzibari home cooking.
In Chukwani, you’ll be staying in a comfortable guesthouse. The building features multiple shared bedrooms accommodating 2 to 8 participants, all single-gender and lockable, as well as shared bathrooms. Bed linen is provided. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a sitting room where you can relax and enjoy the company of other volunteers. All meals are included during your stay, and clean drinking water is provided, with additional beverages available. Once per week, all participants come together to create the weekly food plan, giving everyone the opportunity to contribute and immerse themselves in local culinary traditions.
Laundry services are available at an extra cost. Please note that Wi-Fi is not provided at the guesthouse, but local SIM cards can be purchased nearby for internet access.
In Makunduchi, you’ll stay in a traditional and comfortable guesthouse located in a peaceful forest setting, just 700 meters from Makunduchi Beach and a short distance from Jambiani and Paje beaches. The village of Makunduchi is just a 5-minute bike ride away, giving you easy access to the local community and culture.
The guesthouse features shared, lockable bedrooms accommodating 2 to 4 participants, hot showers, mosquito protection, and provided bed linen. Clean drinking water is included, along with three meals per day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. Meals feature a variety of traditional Zanzibari dishes, and once a week, participants come together to plan the weekly menu.
There is no formal laundry service, but buckets and brushes are provided for washing clothes. Wi-Fi is not available at the guesthouse, but local SIM cards can be purchased nearby for internet access.
