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Boasting a garden and views of garden, Mambo & Jambo House is a recently renovated homestay situated in Mwanza, 700 metres from Saanane Island National Park. The property has city and quiet street views, and is 1.1 km from Mwanza Train Station. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Some accommodation includes a terrace with lake views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bidet. Guests at the homestay can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Mambo & Jambo House can arrange a car rental service. CCM Kirumba Stadium is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while Sukuma Museum / Bujora Cultural Centre is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mwanza Airport, 11 km from Mambo & Jambo House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sean
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Peaceful and quiet Clean. No mozzies. Very well located. Not far to walk into town centre. Safe. Several restaurants within walking / boda boda distance
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    Beds were comfortable, location was great, like 3 minutes by foot to reach the lake. Staff was super friendly, helped me organize transportation
  • Yousif
    Spain Spain
    The staff is very friendly and they have a dog family with 5 puppies!

Hosted by Katherine

8.4
8.4
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Host review score

Katherine
Mambo and Jambo is most of a home place where you can cook and do all home activities,It makes you feel more like home.
She is a very social person and like to spend time with her guests upon their will.
The house is so close to Tilapia hotel where you can get meals,swimming pool and the best view of lake Victoria.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mambo & Jambo House

Most popular facilities
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Good free WiFi 19 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Car hire
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Mambo & Jambo House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 11:00 to 11:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 10:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mambo & Jambo House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 10:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Mambo & Jambo House

    • Mambo & Jambo House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Mwanza. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Mambo & Jambo House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Movie nights
      • Bike tours
      • Pub crawls
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Cooking class

    • Check-in at Mambo & Jambo House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • The prices at Mambo & Jambo House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.