More Africa

COVID-19 protocol

Tanzania and Zanzibar will open their borders again on June 1st. Tourism is slowly starting up again. Most airlines will fly to Tanzania and Zanzibar again as of July. More Africa wants to open its doors again on July 20th for volunteers and guests in the guesthouse.

Of course we want to keep the chance of COVID-19 spreading to a minimum. For this reason we have taken a number of precautions, to make the stay as safe as possible. Read our protocol here.

Book of inspiration

At the moment, we live with each other in uncertainty. These are difficult times, which we will have to go through together. To bring a positive note during these dark times, we have made a book full of inspiring and feel-good quotes. With this book we hope to put a smile on your face. At the end of the book we also added some useful tips for what you can do at home during a (partial) lockdown. Download the book here

Aisha & Friends

Last period Aisha & Friends together with Jan & Ko and Dutch Tanzania Foundation produced audio- and reading booklets in Kiswahili and English language. The booklets educate children on COVID-19, to address their feelings of insecurity and to explain all applicable preventing measures. Download the books here.

More COVID-19 information

Special school

More Africa focuses on children and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities.

18+ training

More Africa offers a training programme for people with disabilities from the age of 18. The training program prepares our employees to work within the hospitality sector. Our trainees will put their training into action within our guesthouse. In this way we create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We believe that everyone has the ability to be a meaningful member of the community.

Guesthouse

Located in Zanzibar, a ten-minutes’ walk from the exotic beach of Paje, we offer 10 unique rooms. Each room is decorated with a local touch and has its own theme. More Africa sees it as their mission to provide a comfortable stay and to create authentic experiences for their guests. Did you know More Africa is an NGO? This means that, as our guest, you will donate directly to the special school for children with disabilities that More Africa hosts for children from Zanzibar.

Bar & Restaurant

In our restaurant Food&More our chef will bring various options to meet your taste. We offer menu a ’la carte. Our chef loves to spoil our guests with the best food. Start your day with one of our fresh juices and finish your day with the chef’s special paired with an exotic cocktail. For every guest at More Africa’s guesthouse, breakfast is included. Food&More is runned by our 18+ trainees with disabilities.

Boutique

In our little boutique at the reception we sell all kinds of different souvenirs and products. Zanzibar has amazing artisans who make beautiful and unique products. More Handmade is a part of More Africa and works together with those amazing people and together we create, design and purchase our items and products. All artisans receive a fair price for their work and effort. Also our children make their own products such as postcards and keychains.

Excursions

Zanzibar offers a wide variety of tours and excursions. We have selected a few for you. We work with local, reliable people and we hope to give you a great day! Ask us for our special packages & safari offers!

Since the beginning of 2015, More Africa has worked very hard to provide a safe place for children with disabilities. The school has grown into a place where children with special needs receive special education, physiotherapy and medical care. It is the first and only place on Zanzibar where children get this opportunity.
Over the years, more and more parents know where to find us. However, at the moment the school is too small and we can’t accept more children.
That is why we started a fundraiser in January 2020 to expand the school.
This fundraiser has been successful and we have entered into a cooperation with “Wilde Ganzen Nederland” (Wild Geese Netherlands). They help us both financially and through capacity building. We are going to train local ladies who want to dedicate themselves to this special, but unfortunately still taboo target group.

For more information please read this page

Nursery & Primary

The nursery group consists toddlers and children with major development delays. We prepare them for the primary school by teaching them basic scholar and social skills. The primary group consists of children who are not allowed in Zanzibar to go to a government school due to their disabilities

Physical Therapy

This group consists of children with multiple disabilities. We offer these children especially physical therapy and daycare through sensory stimulation. These children often have Cerebral Palsy.

18+ group

This group consists of 18+ youth with disabilities who work within our Guesthouse

Ouders van een vrijwilliger

Volunteer in 2019

Ik heb 4 maanden met veel plezier stage gelopen bij More Africa. Ik heb gekozen voor een buitenlandse stage omdat ik graag een beetje meer van de wereld wou zien en mezelf uit mijn comfort zone wou halen.

Ellen zorgt voor goede begeleiding en waardeert je inzet. Door de sfeer op het project voel je je er snel thuis. Ook het werken met de kinderen was fantastisch, het was zo leuk om ze les te geven, met ze te spelen en ze te zien lachen.

Ook is Zanzibar een prachtig eiland, met een mooie cultuur, mooie stranden en aardige mensen. In het weekend is er genoeg te beleven, breng bijvoorbeeld een bezoek aan Prison Island of ga snorkelen!

Door mijn ervaring op Zanzibar heb ik veel over mezelf geleerd en ontwikkeld. Ook ben ik erg anders gaan kijken op onze eigen cultuur, hoe alles in Nederland zo gehaast is en iedereen altijd alles moet hebben. Op Zanzibar zijn mensen tevreden met de middelen die ze hebben. Hakuna Matata betekend niet voor niks geen zorgen!

Ik had deze geweldige ervaring voor geen goud willen missen!

Joyce

Volunteer in 2018

In 2018 ben ik 5 maanden werkzaam geweest op het project More Africa, hier heb ik de tijd van mijn leven gehad!

Het is het ideale project voor studenten fysiotherapie die bijvoorbeeld op zoek zijn naar een geschikte Minor. Initiatief nemen wordt gewaardeerd en er word ook daadwerkelijk iets gedaan met de ideeën die je geeft. Erg leuk om zo samen met de andere vrijwilligers het project naar een hoger niveau te tillen en vooruitgang te zien.

De sfeer op het project zorgt ervoor dat je snel gewend bent. Door de lach van de kinderen ben ik elke dag met plezier aan de slag gegaan. En het mooie land, met witte standen, blauwe zee en heel vaak zon zorgen voor een hele leuke tijd.

Dankbaar voor de dingen die ik heb geleerd, de vrienden die ik heb gemaakt en de onvergetelijke ervaring!

Amy

Volunteer in 2018

Ja waar zal ik beginnen… het project heeft oprecht mijn hart gestolen. Ik vind de manier waarop alles is opgezet en hoe er met de kinderen wordt omgegaan erg bijzonder daar zouden veel begeleiders in Nederland veel van kunnen leren. De kinderen zijn elke dag erg blij om weer naar school te kunnen en je ziet ze echt vooruit gaan. Het contact tussen de projectbegeleiders en de ouders is ook erg bijzonder om te zien, de ouders van de kinderen zijn erg betrokken en blij met de hulp die zij ontvangen. Dit project is leuk om als stage te gaan doen, maar ook zeker als vrijwilligerswerk.

Alinda

Volunteer in 2019 & 2020

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Amazing friendly host and staff. They were welcoming us with the big smile every time we met. Ellen organised taxi for us both ways. Unfortunately one day I stepped on sea orchid but Ellen expertly took out all the spikes. The whole place looks like a tropical garden with small living houses, hammocks, swimming pool and cozy restaurant. The apartments are modest but clean and tidy. We had one with cold water but in the heat of Zanzibar it is not the problem. Food was very good. The place is not located by the beach. It takes around 25 minutes to walk there or 4 minutes in the taxi. Super cool thing is the fact that money from the booking goes into the school Ellen is running. Ellen thanks for your hospitality. Good luck with all your plans. You rock!

Marta

Poland, December 2019

It’s just a perfect choice to have a taste of Zanzibar. Helen and her staff were extremly friendly and she organized all what we wanted. The place is like a small paradise with a tropical garden, pool, chilling area. The room was commodious and in perfect tidiness. The food was also rich and delicious. The cherry on the top of the cream was that we have donated Helen’s school just because of staying and enjoying our time there. Many thanks for all our memories 😊Helen made our trip unforgettable

Ilia

Hongaria, December 2019

Amazing place with great story! Host Ellen and all staff are so nice and helpful! We loved Deka a lot! The place is bit further away from the beach but they help you organize taxi to the beach and back. Nice and clean rooms, calm resting area, small restaurant and pool. You can visit school for kids with special needs that you are helping by staying at More Africa Guest hous! We love our stay here and would highly recomend this place!

Marina

Croatia, January 2020

I spent such a very nice time with my friend. we are so happy discovering this place. Ellen is a very good person, she’s doing such a very good job, not only with her guesthouse, but also the way she cares about children who have mental sicknesses. The place is very clean, and so quiet. U forget U’re in Paje, which is a very crowded city. The food is delicious. The staff take care so much of the customers. Don’t hesitate to make a stop in More Africa Guesthouse, U won’t regret it for sure. Thanks so much Ellen for everything U made for us!!!!!

Natalie

France, December 2019

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Covid-19

COVID-19 protocol

Book of inspiration

Aisha & Friends

Karibu More Africa!