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Osward Hostel
We are a happy and friendly family that lives close to the city of arusha, our house is located in a quietly and peaceful street on the slope of Mount Meru with natural green, birds, vegetables, fresh fruit trees and environment with good atmosphere with good neighbors ,Our house is very close to the Airport
I am a tour guide and tour operator, we have a Primary School and homestay and tour company
I'm hospitable, humble, charming. open minded person. Patient and honesty I like to interact with my guest and help them learn and enjoying their adventure in Africa
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About the experience in: Meru, Tanzania
United States
I recently volunteered here for 1 month, and I had the most incredible experience from start to finish. When I arrived to Tanzania, my host picked me up from the airport, and I immediately felt safe & at home! I spent time at the school each day, and I became so close with the kids & teachers! The host provided beautiful accommodation, 3 meals a day, and helped me arrange any activities that I wanted to do! Overall, this experience was better than I could've imagined, and I know i'll always have a second family in Tanzania. I am so grateful, and I truly couldn't recommend it more! Thank you!❤️
8 months ago
Osward replied
Thank you so much for your support, hope to see you again
About the experience in: Meru, Tanzania
Belgium
I had a great time with the organization! He welcomed me and immediately made me feel at home. I volunteered for one month and got to now the children, the school system, the city… I really enjoyed how welcoming and thankfull they are for your presence. Besides the volunteering, the organization teached me about some cultural differences and helped me book tickets to climb Kilimanjaro and to go on safari. If you have any questions about the experience, feel free to contact! Thank you the organization for this wonderful experience
over 1 year ago
Osward replied
Thank you so much, Anske! It was a joy to host you. We’re happy you felt at home. Julie and Vero send their greetings too. Wishing you all the best and hope to see you again someday!
About the experience in: Meru, Tanzania
Germany
The 4 weeks I stayed with the organization were really amazing! the organization, July, Diana and Roda are remarkable people. Made me feel at home and cooked amazingly good food. I felt very safe. At School the teachers and kids were very welcoming and helpful. Some remarks of what to expect: - You live with a kind of patchwork family in a house with safe wall - you will get 3 meals (lunch at school), buy water by yourself - all speak English but talk Swahili a lot -You have to be and self-engaged (no one is gonna tell you what to do) -leisure activities are quite expensive -you can always count on the organization
over 2 years ago
Osward replied
Thank for staying with us we appreciate every moment we spend together and your contribution at school. Your welcome again anytime
About the experience in: Meru, Tanzania
Netherlands
The organization and Juliette were very friendly and made me feel welcome. Julie is a great cook! Because I was the only volunteer and the school was not open all the time I felt a bit lonely but the organization arranged a safaritrip for me..This week school will start again so there will be more for me to do. The children and the teacher are great! the organization has started this project since three months now and wants to expand so I wish him all the best!
almost 3 years ago
Osward replied
Thank you for being with us it was a pleasure to have you in our community, it was a great support for our NGO's and community.
We will never go un appreciated
About the experience in: Meru, Tanzania
Brazil
It was one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. The children are adorable, very affectionate, they just need care, attention and love. The teacher is a heroin, looking after 30 children completely on her own. I was working in a more deprived school, in the middle of a very poor community, where I was able to connect with the locals, living the real life of these people. Juli, the organization and Fred, the people responsible for my experience and stay, were very kind to me, the accommodation is very good, the room very comfortable, the food excellent.
about 3 years ago
Osward replied
Thank you for staying with us and helping our community in large actually what you did for this children it was unforgettable love, we will still remember you in many ways hope we will meet again in future. We will make sure we are developing day by day