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Nakupenda Afrika

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve

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Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Located close to Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve, Nakupenda Afrika provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 12 Queen Beds and 3 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dar es Salam, Dar es Salaam, 95693

What's nearby

  • Pugu Hills Nature Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 25 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 27 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Mlimani City - 31 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Executive Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪City Sanga restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arada - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mleu Liquors - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Super Karatu - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Nakupenda Afrika

Hotel near Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve
At Nakupenda Afrika , you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, a nature reserve, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 15 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Cooking classes
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 15 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number +255787561552

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24

Frequently asked questions

Does Nakupenda Afrika have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Nakupenda Afrika pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nakupenda Afrika ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nakupenda Afrika ?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nakupenda Afrika ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Nakupenda Afrika provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nakupenda Afrika located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kariakoo Market and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Port of Dar es Salaam and Mlimani City are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Nakupenda Afrika Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had great Stay at Nakupenda Africa . Great customer services and great prices
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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