LION KING HOMESTAY
THE CULTURE
Cultural Experiences...
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.
The energy driving Moshi is rapid, vibrant and chaotic. A charismatic mix of cultural influences, tribal traditions, and artisans creating and selling their wares right there on the street amid the frantic confusion of traffic and people.
Nestled at the foot of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, “the roof of Africa”, the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi has attracted interest from adventure seekers, explorers, and other nations for centuries.
Traditional lands of many proud tribal people, dominated by the Maasai and the Chaggu tribes.
A visit to the eerie ancient Chagga village revealing a labyrinth of tunnels leading deep underground to waterways surging with ice cold run off from high on the slopes of Kilimanjaro and its minor peak Mawenzi.
Tunnels once used by the Chagga people to elude their enemies, and it is said, to dispose of slain intruders, cast into the waterways and vanished forever.
Once a central hub of German East Africa, many German legacies remain…. coffee plantations, fine beer making, interior rail line terminating at the stately Moshi Rail Station and an array of fascinating commerce architecture, dominant, among traditional local markets, dodgy high-rise structures – many never completed, and African single room grocery stores overflowing onto the street with colourful plastic everything!
French is still taught in many schools today, keeping a link to French visitors to coastal regions.
Many stories remain of the British rule in the Moshi region until Tanzanian independence in 1961.
Moshi today is the home of a strong Muslim community and the smiles of Indian business people welcome shoppers all around town.
Moshi today is one of the few city locations where women still dress in their traditional kitenge fabrics brightening the streets with colour in creative dresses fashioned by one of the many tailors still operating their businesses on the city footpaths.
Build your African Experience
Experience the traditional lifestyle of Tanzania and immerse yourself in the local culture and the area’s history.
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Nestled in the shadow of majestic Kilimanjaro, The Lion King Homestay is your Tanzanian home away from home, placing you in the heart of African life.
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Experience the traditional lifestyle of Tanzania and immerse yourself in the local culture and the area’s history.
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Josh and Liu
Josh and Liu. We had a wonderful time here at The Lion King Homestay. Ended our time here in Tanzania in such a lovely home. This place is truly a gem!! Sophia made our stay even more wonderful. Thank you, Sophia and Anthony. Asante Sana!
Aditi
Asante sana Sophia and Anthony for your warm welcome and hospitality. We really felt at home here, we’ll be back in a few days!!!! (After our Kili climb!!!)
Noel
The hospitality and food were amazing. They look after their guests like family. I will definitely be back when I return to Moshi
Raja
I felt like I am at home with amazing care about me and my friends. I will be back 100%.
Rign
Thanks for everything!! All was amazing!. Perfect breakfast and all food. 10/10.
PARTNERS.
Tumaini for Africa Foundation
A family managed Children’s Centre in Arusha, where children from vulnerable backgrounds thrive in a safe. caring environment, and education is a priority.
OneLoveTanzania.com has partnered with Tumaini for 13 years to transform future expectations and influence better education paths for Tumaini children.
Team Vista
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An Australian based NGO (certified by Global Development Group) bringing compassionate support in the poorest, forgotten Kaloleni area of Moshi.
Highly respected by Local Tanzanian Authorities, other NGO’s, Private and Government Schools in the Kaloleni region, Team Vista is responsible for the education sponsorship of 350 primary, secondary and tertiary students.​
Upendo Foundation Australia - Children's Home
An Australian-based not for profit charity whose sole purpose is to provide the financial means to operate a children’s home for orphaned and street kids in Moshi, Tanzania.
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With a mission to help children out of poverty by providing hope for the future, a safe, loving and nurturing environment, nourishing food and quality education
