Vacation rentals in Amani

What a wonderful stay we had here. Very peaceful, beautiful surroundings, and the locals were so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed breakfast and evening meals cooked from the sweet housekeeper. There was also a very nice nights man who watched over us and the car. I would go back to lushoto in a heartbeat.

I wanted a beautiful and quiet retreat and that's what I got. Baba Mary was a wonderful host and took me walking somewhere different in the locality every morning. Consalatha was a wonderful cook and I ate so well during my stay. Mary was very communicative and made sure that I knew all I needed to know. If you want some peace and quiet in a beautiful rural location, this is the place for you. I will return, they all feel like family now!

Simple but nice accommodation in the mountains. It is in a very quiet location with a beautiful view. You can go on nice walks by your own or with a guide. Emmanuel and Grace are very nice, helpful hosts! The journey by bus was uncomplicated and I was able to take the bus from Dar es Salaam directly to the hostel. I can recommend the accommodation and will be happy to visit again :)

This is a very special place in the mountains which exceeded our expectations! We were one of the first to book it on airbnb as it's just been put up,and are so glad we got lucky! This is truly off the beaten track, staying in a lodge on the mountain side with spectacular views, nestled among tea plantations, with many lovely hikes/walks nearby which the hosts can support with. All the villagers were extremely welcoming and the staff took really good care of us. For a little extra you can go full board (would recommend this unless you plan to cook as there are no shops or restaurants nearby) and the food was some of the best we had in Tanzania! There are currently three different cabins (or rather one is more like a lodge and the other are wooden cabins) each with its own design and character. Perhaps the most special part was opting to hike up to this place for 2 hours - with support from a guide who also helped with one of our bags. While it revealed our lack of fitness (!) it was a very memorable way to reach our accommodation...although it is possible to drive up if you ask the hosts and we used motorbike taxis to get back down at the end of our stay. Finally, we liked it so much that we then went straight on to villa matalai, the other beach side spot the owners have near Tanga, which was just as special. Overall, this mountain getaway is a good place to totally escape and switch off, and felt more like a homestay than a hotel. The owners have lived in Tanzania for decades, speak swahili and are clearly committed to supporting the local community. We couldn't have thought of a better way to transition from Arusha to the coast,and highly recommend staying at both of their places if you have time!