Your Home in Dar Es Salaam

Your Home is our Compound

The Art in Tanzania volunteer and intern compound is located on Umoja Road, in Madale Village, Dar es Salaam, providing participants with a safe, welcoming, and community-oriented environment during their stay in Tanzania.

Set within a peaceful local neighborhood, the compound offers an authentic cultural experience while remaining connected to nearby schools, healthcare institutions, businesses, and community projects where volunteers and interns contribute daily.

Sustainable Eco-Compound Living

Our compound is designed with sustainability in mind and reflects our commitment to environmentally responsible community development.

Eco-friendly practices include:

  • Bio-grade sanitation systems
  • Composting of organic waste
  • Grey water recycling for garden irrigation
  • Water-saving bucket showers

We aim to encourage environmentally conscious living while creating a comfortable and community-focused atmosphere for participants.

Accommodation & Facilities

The compound accommodates approximately 50 volunteers and interns in single rooms, double rooms, and shared dormitories. 

All rooms include:

  • Bed sheets
  • Mosquito nets
  • Flush toilets connected to environmentally friendly septic systems
  • Bucket shower

Participants staying in dormitory accommodation can upgrade to a private single room for an additional €49 per week. The room can also be shared with a friend.

Community Spaces

The compound is designed to encourage collaboration, social connection, and cultural exchange.

Facilities include:

  • Large garden and outdoor relaxation areas
  • African-style communal spaces
  • Bar and social area
  • Meals combining African and Western cuisine
  • Office area with free Wi-Fi

Our compound creates a vibrant international community where participants can work, relax, and connect with others from around the world.

Internet & Connectivity

Free Wi-Fi is available in the office area. However, as many participants may use the connection simultaneously, internet speeds can occasionally be limited.

For more reliable connectivity, we recommend purchasing a local prepaid SIM card with mobile data for personal smartphone use during your stay.

Safety & Preparation

We provide participants with:

Our team is available to support participants before arrival and throughout their stay in Tanzania. You may contact us for more information.

Living at the Art in Tanzania compound is more than accommodation, it is an opportunity to experience Tanzanian culture, build friendships, and become part of a global volunteer community while contributing to meaningful local impact. Start your journey by filling the application form.