Maisha Marefu means “long life” in Swahili. This expression is used to cheer in good company. To celebrate, meet, socialize, spend time with your beloved ones. After Tania, Paula and Julia took the ownership of the hotel on October 2022, Aluna Nungwi was renamed Maisha Nungwi, a new concept that goes beyond comfortable accommodation. The aim is to become a meeting point for travelers who want to enjoy the island and create meaningful connections with the locals. A place so welcoming that makes you think “I could live here”.

Here, we celebrate the values that guide us – honesty, kindness, gratitude, curiosity, and respect. These principles are the foundation of a project where connections are formed, and the spirit of the island is shared.