Guest houses Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking  

16 Jan 2025

Innocent was very welcoming and encouraged us to treat the space as our home. It was a lovely atmosphere and the room and facilities were excellent and very comfortable. Breakfast was great and Innocent was very helpful when we asked for advice about where to get dinner.

14 Jan 2025

Dear Travellers, I stayed at Mazzola twice: before & after my Safari trip. The owner Innocent was so kind to pick me up from my bus shuttle and drove me to his wonderful place in Mianzini. The house has a total of 3 guestrooms, a huge green & ambient garden, and a beautiful and playful dog named "Castro", who was my companion for the time being there. My room was comfortable and the shower was hot. The Wifi was great. Innocent made a delicious breakfast with eggs, bread, pancakes and yummy fresh fruit juice. He was really everything I guest could ask from their host. Innocent was always welcoming, answered all my questions and helped me with booking an unforgettable safari trip. The place had some other travellers but usually it was just me there. I really enjoyed the quite time out in the cozy space. Thank you Innocent for this laid-back stay and all your help. If you like a quite, chill, green and welcoming hostel: this is for you!

03 Jan 2025

The host, innocent, helps everyone with everything! He made sure I felt safe and also provided laundry service and a lift to the airport. Kindest & most helpful staff I’ve met on my travels! There is always someone there to help you. Very comfy beds & there’s hot water, teas, coffees & cold drinks to buy. If I ever return to Arusha this is where I’d stay again:)

03 Jan 2025

This was truly a beautiful place to stay! The lodge was very clean, featuring lovely paintings on the walls, a well-maintained garden, and most charming of all, an adorable dog. The atmosphere was incredibly charming—it even made me think, ‘I’d love to live here!’ I arranged my safari tour through this lodge. They provided detailed and thoughtful explanations, which made me feel confident and well-prepared for the safari. The safari itself turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for everything you did to make my stay so wonderful!

26 Dec 2024

Very friendly and chilled host (and a cute dog also)The garden is super nice with a good space outside . it's not on the main road so it's actually better to organise with them transport if you need it,I didn't and arriving at night it was not that easy to find it(the price is the same).if you are walking to the main road you will meet many local people.

11 Dec 2024

I felt completely at home, safe and comfortable. I thought the location was excellent, really close to the city centre and other attractions such as African Art and Culture centre. Because it is set back from the High street, an 8 minute walk, it is peaceful at night. I enjoyed the walk to the main street, it had a village atmosphere with residents greeting you and public transport easily available. The hosts, Innocent and Bryan are so welcoming and share so much information if you want it. Breakfast foods are provided and you make it yourself as and when you want. I went out for lunch and dinner, however takeaways can be delivered. For me, this was the perfect stay. I booked one night, stayed for six and am returning soon. And last but not least, Castro the dog; calm, chilled dog, only interested in sticks. Oh! And I forgot to mention the beautiful, relaxing garden.

03 Dec 2024

The Staff really friendly, and helpfull. Even the staff pick us up at Bus Terminal Arusha with no additional fee. Later we booked the Safari tour from them and the tour was just amazing. The geusthouse is homey and cozy.

24 Nov 2024

The owner, Innocent is an amazing guy....nothing is touch for him to do for you....help yourself to some food if you arrive late and are hungry ....advice about how to irganise things etc.. Place is really nice, out of town centre so peaceful, nice garden and rooms are great. Lounge where everyone gets together. Tours/safaris - Innocent will arrange for you....,I'm just back from 4 days to see the migration....was epic and a great price so definitely do them through him

09 Nov 2024

Innocent, Steven and Jamal are the best hosts someone can have! We immediately felt like home and Castro, the dog, is the sweetest boy!! We booked this only for our stay between Safari and Sansibar but were truly sad we couldn't have stayed longer. Best price/perfomance ratio!

06 Nov 2024

Great location and incredibly friendly and helpful owner who could not have been kinder!