Help me turn my house into a hostel in Moshi, Tanzania

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25/10/2020
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My name is Hassan but you can call me Sam. I'm an energetic young business owner that is looking to venture into the hospitality world. I run my family medical shop where we sell herbal remedies and have for the last 100+ years (Since 1909). I love what I do and I also love my town. That's why I'm excited to show any potential workawayers the place I choose to call home. I've been to Canada, and many places throughout North America and Africa and I can honestly say that Moshi is as beautiful as any other place out there. I can't wait to show you my home!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience the local culture, very touristy yet somehow still authentically local town. I will show any workawayers anything they want to see. I can teach swahili or how to make herbal remedies
Help
Family heritage of over 100 years with a lot of rich history in Tanzania. Need help to organize and sort boxes of medicines into a storage facility to create space. Once we have some space, move the stock from dedicated hostel area to storage area. Disassemble and reassemble current shelves in storage area. Once the dedicated hostel area is cleared, transform our family home into a hostel with an effort to preserve the family's history.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
Private Room and board provided

A shared kitchen will be provided with use of herbs &spices. You're responsible for your own groceries & cooking. Feel free and comfortable to make your meals as per your diet
What else ...
There are lots of local sight seeing opportunities. Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in all of Africa is visible from my road), renowned water falls famous for their healing waters of Kilimanjaro and the breathtaking sights that accompany them, hot springs where you can swim year round with monkeys playing in the trees above you, local events such as concerts, festivals, and of course cheap and incredible Safaris to anyone who wants to go on one
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

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09/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Artem)

Artem was amazing to have around, easy to get along ... Will definitely miss him. Eager to learn & understand new cultures all the while continuing to practice his english. Very respectful of other people's homes and his surroundings.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and future travel plans. Hopefully someday our paths will cross… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Artem) for host

It was an amazing experience. I helped to sort things out in the warehouse. The goal of the project is to make space for the future hostel. Since this was my first visit abroad, it was very difficult for me to adapt to the new environment, but Hassan explained everything to me and supported me. He showed me all the places that I had to see and… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Hey Nathalie

Although I only hosted you for a few days, It was fun having you around. You have kind personality, bonded with the family & now you've become a part of it 😉.
I wish you the very best for your future endeavors & would definitely like to cross paths with you again someday.

(Very good )

13/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host

My stay with Hassan was absolutely great! During my stay for about 10d in November I helped by organizing stuff and making space for the planned renovation. We spend fun times together, he made sure I'll get to see as much as possible of his home town which I truly enjoyed. I felt very nicely hosted by him and his family and I really enjoyed our… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host

During my week and a half stay in Moshi, Hassan was the perfect host! He helped me a lot when I needed it, he is a trusted person and he taught me a lot. The place where the volunteers live is safe and clean. There is work to be done in his house to help him, we must organize and place boxes, the work is done very well and at our own pace. this is… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host

Hassan is an amazing host who will help you with everything you need during your stay. Communication is super easy with him. The place you are going to stay is very good in comparison with places you can find on other workaway places in Tanzania. Moshi is a small town and from here you can visit a lot of amazing places (+ you are not far from the… read more

(Excellent )

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