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Nakupenda Afrika

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dar es Salam, Dar es Salaam, 95693
  • Place, Pugu Hills Nature Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 12 Queen Beds and 3 King Beds

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About this property

Nakupenda Afrika

Hotel with free breakfast, near Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a poolside bar, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
Nakupenda Afrika offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Nakupenda Afrika , you'll be within walking distance of Pugu Hills Nature Centre. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Kariakoo Market
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Nakupenda Afrika offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Nakupenda Afrika . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Nakupenda Afrika has a restaurant on site.

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Nakupenda Afrika offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number +255787561552

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.

Reviews

Nakupenda Afrika Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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