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A different way to spend the winter
GreenNest was created from a simple idea:
What if spending the winter in Tanzania could be more than a holiday?
For many people in Northern Europe, the winter months can feel long, dark and cold. A traditional holiday often feels too short, too busy and too organised. You return home before you have truly slowed down.
GreenNest offers another way.
It is a place where guests can live in Tanzania for a while — for 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks — in a warm climate, surrounded by space, nature and a calmer rhythm of life.
Why Tanzania?
Tanzania offers something special: warmth, open landscapes, friendly people, beautiful nature and a strong sense of outdoor living.
The Arusha region is especially suitable for a longer stay. It has a pleasant climate, access to nature, local culture and world-famous destinations, while still allowing guests to return to a peaceful home base.
GreenNest is located in the Kisongo / Mateves area near Arusha. From here, guests can enjoy quiet daily life, local experiences and carefully selected journeys in the surrounding region.
Not a hotel. Not a rushed travel programme.
GreenNest is not designed as a fast-paced tourist programme. It is a peaceful long-stay residence where guests can settle in, create their own rhythm and enjoy daily life at their own pace. Some guests may come to rest, read and enjoy the climate.
Others may want to walk, cycle, cook, garden, write, work remotely or join creative workshops.
Some may want to explore Arusha, visit local markets, join a Green Cooking experience or add a selected journey to places such as Arusha National Park, Moshi, Serengeti or Zanzibar.
- Rest, read and enjoy the climate
- Walk, cycle, cook, garden or write
- Explore Arusha, local markets and cultural life
- Join Green Cooking experiences
- Nothing is mandatory — your rhythm, your choice
- Optional journeys to Arusha National Park, Moshi, Serengeti or Zanzibar
Nothing is mandatory. Your rhythm, your choice.
The People Behind GreenNest
GreenNest brings together local Tanzanian knowledge and long-standing European experience.
Over the years, Tanzania has become much more than a travel destination for him. It has become a place for long-term commitment, entrepreneurship, social impact and cooperation with local partners.
Irene was born and raised in Tanzania and knows the Tanzanian market, culture and practical reality from the inside. Her local knowledge, network and understanding of hospitality are essential to the GreenNest concept.
A place with purpose
GreenNest is also connected to a wider mission. On the same site, the Green Cooking initiative works with local women and communities around cleaner, more efficient cooking. Guests can learn about local cooking traditions, join demonstrations, cook together and experience how practical sustainability can become part of daily life.This makes GreenNest more than a place to stay. It is a place where comfort, nature, community and sustainability come together.
Green cooking
Community
Sustainability
Core Values
Whether you are planning a remote work stay, a personal retreat, or simply need a peaceful place to live for a while, GreenNest offers a unique and refreshing experience in Tanzania.
Nature
Live surrounded by greenery, fresh air, and open landscapes.
Space
Enjoy thoughtfully designed residences with room to relax and breathe.
Community
Connect with like-minded guests through shared experiences.