Accomodation
Our eco cabins and rooms are simple and the perfect choice for relaxing days, enjoying the silence of nature and much comfort.
Already in the morning after you wake up we spoil you with farm products, such as eggs and fresh milk, jams and homemade pancakes, sweet potatoes, samosas, fruits, served with either fresh tea/ fresh coffee from the farm.
We offer rooms on bed & breakfast and also half board/ full board basis. Rooms range from single, double, triple, quad and family rooms.
View Cabins / RoomsAbout us
We are an eco-friendly hostel nestled in the middle of a banana plantation with a river running down our farm. Enjoy fantastic holidays with your loved ones at our farm and get an insight into the authentic local way of life and the Tanzanian traditions.
More about usActivities
During your stay at Banana Farm you are surrounded by a beautiful natural setting. In the immediate environs you can find wonderful nature walks in the farm and the river, hiking routes to the waterfalls, bike routes, as well as many possibilities for other adventures like village walks and volunteer activities.
Check out the activitiesSafari & Hiking
The farm is located in the immediate vicinity of one of Tanzania’s most beautiful mountains and animal-rich wildlife territories, including renowned safari-destinations such as the Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara,Tarangire ,Kilimanjaro and Arusha National Park. Thanks to the location of the farm, depending on your preferences you can start a new and unforgettable hiking and safari-adventure every day.
More about Safari & HikingLocation
The hostel is only a 20 minute bus ride from Arusha city center. You can take a daladala (Tengeru/USA River written on the front) at A23 highway or at the central daladala station (Kilombero) and get off at Peace Point or Barabara Mpya. From there you can take a motorcycle (bodaboda) or walk up to the farm. It’s a 1.5km walk up the village road. Go up the hill to where the road forms a cross intersection. There will be a shop on your left (Kaka Shop). Take a left and follow the road until the end where you’ll see our gate. We also offer pick-ups from town, Kilimanjaro and Arusha airport for a reasonable price.
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Guest Reviews
We did a safari through Banana Farm and it was incredible from start to finish. Jordan, Cananda - Tripadvisor
This is not a hippie hideout but a true local experience in Arusha. Serdar, UK - booking.com
Guys, I'm serious, I have been to many places in the world as well to many accomodations but this one is outstanding! Christopher, Germany - Tripadvisor
I loved everything! Great prices, amazing food and the best banana farm tour! Perhaps the best place I've stayed after a year in Africa. Melanie, Canada - booking.com
I would go back to Arusha just to stay in at Banana Farm Hostel again! Jan, Belgium - booking.com
A very honest establishment that I would encourage anyone to stay. Will, UK - booking.com
Godwin is clever, open hearted, trustful guy. It was real pleasure to stay in his farm. Santa, Letland - booking.com
Was a great stay with top aspects being the good food, great staff, and relaxed atmosphere. J, Turkey - booking.com
Godwin is a super host, 100% dedicated so you get the best stay. Giseleca, UK - Tripadvisor
Farm tour was an unforgettable experience - owner has an impressive knowledge and his idea of eco farm is out of this world! Magdalena, Poland - booking.com