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# Nakupenda Afrika 

Hotel with free breakfast, near Pugu Kazimzumbwi Nature Reserve

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- Overview
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- Location
- Policies

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

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning

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## Room options

All rooms

3+ beds

Showing 1 of 1 room

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

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### 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

- 43 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 12 Queen Beds and 3 King Beds
- Garden view

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## About the area

Located in Dar es Salaam, Nakupenda Afrika is near the airport and near a metro station. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mlimani City and Kariakoo Market. Coco Beach and The Slipway are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and hunting nearby. [Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam.dx978)

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Dar es Salam, Dar es Salaam, 95693

### What's nearby

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Coco Beach  
33 min drive \- 34.4 km
- Pugu Hills Nature Centre  
8 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Kariakoo Market  
25 min drive \- 26.7 km
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal  
26 min drive \- 27.4 km
- Port of Dar es Salaam  
27 min drive \- 27.8 km

### 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
- UEFA Pub  
9 min drive
- Mleu Liquors  
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- City Sanga restaurant  
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- Next Generation  
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## 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), multilingual staff, and wedding services
- Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### 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

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## Reviews

## Nakupenda Afrika Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Charles

Nov 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a brand new hotel which only opened 2 months ago. It is very clean, the rooms are spacious with good air conditioning, good showers and generally high quality fixings. The best thing about the hotel is that it lies west of Dar es Salaam, which means that you avoid the worst of the city traffic. It is only about 25 minutes from the airport so it makes a highly convenient stop-over for people transiting through. When we were there some other guests had been put up there by one of the airlines, and I can see this becoming a favourite for airline companies. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Pugu Forest Reserve which offers hiking, canoeing and has a bat cave. The owner was fabulous and went out of her way to help us with whatever we needed. The kitchen is a bit slow, but the owner is aware of it and I'm sure will remedy this over time. I will certainly be using this as my go-to hotel in Dar es Salaam from now on. 

##### Charles

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### kim

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had great Stay at Nakupenda Africa . Great customer services and great prices 

##### kim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

## Expedia's Latest Trends

### Hotels

> [Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information)
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> [Stonefish Inn Jambiani ](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani-Hotels-Stonefish-Inn-Jambiani.h100720924.Hotel-Information)
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> [LUX Marijani Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Pwani-Mchangani-Hotels-Marijani-Beach-Resort-Spa.h69923153.Hotel-Information)
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> [Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-Dhow-Inn.h5784649.Hotel-Information)
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> [Ananda Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-Ananda-Beach-House.h36255479.Hotel-Information)
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> [Natural Kendwa Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kendwa-Hotels-Natural-Kendwa-Villa.h99341725.Hotel-Information)
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> [Naf Apartments - Mtwara](https://www.expedia.ca/Mtwara-Hotels-Naf-Apartments-Mtwara.h45842906.Hotel-Information)
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> [Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information)
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> [Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Kibo-Palace-Hotel.h2559587.Hotel-Information)
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> [M Hotel Mbezi](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-M-Hotel-Mbezi.h21234603.Hotel-Information)
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> [Sharazad Oasis Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani-Hotels-Sharazad-Oasis-Retreat.h89854080.Hotel-Information)
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> [Brubru Lodge ](https://www.expedia.ca/Moshi-Hotels-Altezza-Lodge.h19686862.Hotel-Information)
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> [Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani-Hotels-Mbuyuni-Beach-Village-Bungalows.h2205544.Hotel-Information)
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> [The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Matemwe-Hotels-Emerald-Zanzibar-Resort-Spa.h78245396.Hotel-Information)
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> [Silver Paradise Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Silver-Paradise-Hotel.h17374094.Hotel-Information)
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> [Meliá Serengeti Lodge Member of Meliá Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Melia-Serengeti-Lodge.h18410258.Hotel-Information)
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> [Ikoma Bush Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-Hotels-Ikoma-Bush-Camp.h83262005.Hotel-Information)
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> [Kia Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Kia-Lodge.h1849013.Hotel-Information)
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> [Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information)
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> [Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Le-Mersenne-Beach.h65725614.Hotel-Information)
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> [Kingsmond real estate](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Kingsmond-Real-Estate.h37210031.Hotel-Information)
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> [Tarangire Simba Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tarangire-National-Park-Hotels-Tarangire-Simba-Lodge.h21559150.Hotel-Information)
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> [The Grand Villa Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-The-Grand-Villa-Hotel.h58102487.Hotel-Information)
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> [Hong Kong Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Hong-Kong-Hotel.h16102364.Hotel-Information)
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> [Farm of Dreams Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Karatu-Hotels-Farm-Of-Dreams-Lodge.h11806795.Hotel-Information)
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> [Nungwi Dreams by Mantis](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Nungwi-Dreams.h19700686.Hotel-Information)
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> [Sai villa Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Iringa-Hotels-Sai-Villa-Hotel.h107629022.Hotel-Information)
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> [Leparadis Zanzibar Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani-Hotels-Leparadis-Zanzibar-Boutique-Hotel.h108902952.Hotel-Information)
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> [Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Safari-Lodge-Serengeti.h2949601.Hotel-Information)