Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers

Mit dem Taxi, dann mit der Fähre und dann mit Bajaji kam ich im Camp an. Es war voll mit Tagesbesuchern und ich dachte: Oh nein, ich habe einen schrecklichen Fehler gemacht!! Dann wurde mir klar, dass es Boxing Day war und alle mit ihren Familien unterwegs waren, um zu feiern. In den folgenden Tagen kehrte das Camp zu seiner normalen Anzahl an Gästen zurück, die nur wenige waren. Das Banda (Zimmer auf Stelzen) war klein, hatte nur ein Bett und einen Ventilator, war aber komfortabel. Die Gemeinschaftsduschen/-toiletten waren sauber und ich musste nie warten. Jeden Tag säuberte das Personal den Sand vom Staub. Ich habe jeden Morgen vor dem Frühstück den kleinen Swimmingpool ganz für mich genossen, der einfach, aber ausreichend war – für Extras könnte man mehr bezahlen. Am Strand lag zwar Müll, aber das Meer war größtenteils sauber. Man muss weit hinauslaufen, um tief genug zum Schwimmen zu sein. Das Essen war zu durchschnittlichen Preisen erhältlich – es wird frisch zubereitet, Sie müssen also mit Wartezeiten rechnen – aber es lohnt sich – mir haben besonders die Fisch-Samosas gefallen. Ich bin kein großer Trinker, aber die Bar schien gut gefüllt zu sein und einfacher Kaffee mit Milch war sehr, sehr günstig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und versteht Englisch. Viele Leute campten auch. Nachts ist es laut in den umliegenden Bars, aber dann ist es hauptsächlich für jüngere Leute (ich bin im Herzen jung geblieben, obwohl ich fast 70 bin). Außerhalb des Lagers gibt es nicht viel zu tun. Ich fühlte mich sehr erfrischt und wieder bereit für die Arbeit.

Let me start of by saying this is a Hostel. The rates are according to hostel standard. If you expect a five star hotel you have to wake up and not search for rates in the hostel prize range. That being said, this place is amazing! I love it here. I booked two nights, but extended my stay to eight nights in a lodge with private bathroom. Really charming cabin without AC, but a fan did a nice job cooling me during the nights. The property is very safe with excellent security, guarded entrance with port and a surrounding fence. The reception area is and really feels like a paradise island relax lounge. The food and service is fabulous and brought to you by a dedicated, polite and professional staff. In this place you will feel welcome from the moment you arrive until you leave with tears in your eyes. It is absolutely heartwarming. It’s like you become a family member and is treated in that way. I give my highest possible recommendation and will for sure com back again. Thank you, all the wonderful staff at Mikadi Beach Camp! You are all great ambassadors for Tanzanias warm and friendly culture.

Mikadi Beach Camp & Backpackers has a lot to offer, for it’s very affordable and simple setup it is every shilling worth. Very friendly staff, great location, nice food. But, you should bring your own mosquito net to use in addition to the one provided. In addition you shouldn’t bring any foodstuff no matter how concealed - the rats/mice will find it and eat it. 4/5 will definitely come back, great for young travelers!

Best beach for a laid-back afternoon close to town. If you prefer quiet, better book weekdays. I stayed on a weekday, it was nice laidback and... quiet. These guys are pulling off a good kitchen I totally recommend the fish fingers and the nacho cheese/guagamole. Falling asleep with Ocean waves in the background is much better than many places downtown and there are not so many things that can beat waking up with sun rays tickling on your face and seeing the ocean first thing. This place is getting better every time I come back. What it has always been: the perfect spot to unwind if you need s hort break just before yiou take off to Zanzibar...

The location is beautiful, and the lounge and beach area is a superb place to chill at daytime. However, at night, a lot of people from outside come to drink and party. It's nice if you're up for it, but if you want to rest, it's a bit annoying. Rooms are ok and have mosquito nets, but there is a big problem with rats. There are rats all over the place, and the rooms can't keep them out. They ate through our bags and even through a pocket in a shorts. The management is nice and handled our complaints well. It's very easy to get to Dar city centre with the ferry only a couple kilometres away. Also a lot of local food available just 500m from the place if you don't want to spend a lot of money on food there.