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Welcome to Bomagawani – Holiday & Adventure at the Swahili Coast.

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Welcome

Stay close to the coast with comfort, calm, and local care.

Experience the unspoiled beauty of the Swahili Coast in northern Tanzania. Located directly on the Indian Ocean, a place of tranquility, warm hospitality, and unique natural beauty awaits you. Whether you're looking for a relaxing holiday, camping by the sea, or unforgettable discoveries – Bomagawani is your home away from home on the East African coast.

Enjoy quiet mornings, fresh ocean air, shaded veranda space, simple meals on request, and friendly help with arrival, directions, and booking details.

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Property Notes

A coastal home shaped by nature, shade, and slow living.

Bomagawani sits in a peaceful coastal environment near Tanga, with house details suited to warm weather and relaxed stays.

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Marine coast setting

Located along Tanzania’s northern Swahili Coast near the protected Coelacanth marine park, with mangroves, clear water, and quiet natural surroundings.

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Afro-Arabian character

The house style highlights shaded veranda living, high ceilings, and natural airflow for warm coastal weather.

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Easy Tanga access

Tanga is about 30 km away, with markets, fresh produce, banks, doctors, shopping, airport, and port access for guests and supplies.

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Practical essentials

Guest essentials include power support, cooking water, bottled drinking water, simple waste handling, and mobile phone connectivity.

Excursions

Kigombe – Excursions & Experiences

Discover the fascinating diversity of the Kigombe region. Dreamlike beaches, mangroves, traditional fishing villages, the Coelacanth Marine Park, and many other destinations will make your stay an unforgettable experience.

Comfort & Style

Enjoy your stay in our comfortable rooms furnished in a traditional Afro-Arab style. Spacious rooms, shaded verandas, and the peaceful location create the ideal setting for relaxing days on the Indian Ocean.

Amenities At A Glance

Everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Eat & Sip by the Coast

Fresh ingredients, regional specialties, and warm hospitality make every meal a special experience. Look forward to freshly caught fish, tropical fruits, and lovingly prepared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Dine In

Come just to eat

Guests can visit for a prepared meal without booking a room, depending on kitchen availability.

Refreshments

Drinks & easy bites

Fresh juice, tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, and simple snacks can be arranged for relaxed visits.

On Request

Meal booking

Request breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a small group meal in advance so ingredients are prepared well.

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Seafood & grilled plates

Fish, prawns when available, grilled bites, sauces, lemon, coconut notes, and coastal-style sides.

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Rice, pilau & home meals

Comforting rice dishes, pilau-style flavors, vegetables, beans, soups, and homestyle plates.

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Breakfast & tea time

Tea, coffee, fruit, bread, eggs on request, fresh juice, and light morning options.

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Fresh drinks

Tropical juices, water, soft drinks, evening refreshments, and simple drinks for guests visiting.

Whole grilled fish with lemon and fresh vegetables
Fresh coastal plates, prepared to order.
Spiced tea with lemon and cinnamon
Fresh tropical juice on a coastal table
Grilled octopus prepared with sauce
Local chicken plate with rice and salad

Food Booking

Tell us what you want to eat or drink.

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Our Story

Bomagawani House Details

A coastal house-rent stay designed for comfort, privacy, and easy hosting.

Video Tour

Walk-through video on request

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Property Notes

A coastal home shaped for shade, airflow, and practical living.

Key details from the property notes are kept simple here so buyers can understand the house quickly.

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Marine coast setting

Located around Tanzania’s northern Swahili Coast near the protected Coelacanth marine park, with a calm natural setting.

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Afro-Arabian character

Shaded veranda living, high ceilings, and natural airflow support comfortable coastal living.

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Easy Tanga access

Tanga is about 30 km away, with markets, fresh produce, banks, doctors, shopping, airport, and port access.

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Practical essentials

Property notes mention power support, well water, bottled drinking water, simple waste handling, and mobile connectivity.

Contact

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Offers & Prices at Bomagawani

Choose the stay that suits you — a long, immersive Swahili retreat, a simple overnight, or camping right on the Indian Ocean.

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Swahili Retreat — Long-Term Stay

Three weeks of swimming in the Indian Ocean, excursions and experiences, plus traditional Swahili cuisine and attentive, personal service. Half-board included — you discuss your wishes with us every morning.

21 days — €840 per person

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Short Stays

An overnight stay including breakfast, prepared entirely according to your wishes.

€39 per person

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Camping on the Indian Ocean

Bring your own camping equipment — we provide a pitch directly on the Indian Ocean with showers and toilets. Overlanders are very welcome. Local cuisine (breakfast, dinner, and often BBQ) can be booked separately.

€8 per person, per night

Payment for long-term stays: 1/3 deposit before arrival, 2/3 upon departure. Bank transfer details are shown in the booking form below.

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Bomagawani For Sale

A personal Swahili Coast retreat, built with care and now ready for its next owner.

After many years of passionately building and developing Bomagawani, Hermann has decided that it is time to enjoy more personal freedom and pursue new plans for the future. For this reason, this exceptional villa on Tanzania's beautiful Swahili Coast is now offered for sale.

Built to a high standard of quality, the villa combines spacious living with the unique atmosphere of the Indian Ocean. It is the perfect home for those seeking peace, nature, and the relaxed lifestyle that makes the Swahili Coast such a special place to live.

If you are interested in this unique property, Hermann or Eva will be delighted to provide you with further information and arrange a personal viewing. The asking price is negotiable.

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Karibu

Together We Shared A Dream

2013 · Ushongo

In 2013, I, Hermann Bürgler, met my wife Eva Robert Mwakisyala in Ushongo. Together we shared a dream: to create a peaceful place on the Indian Ocean that we could call home and open to guests from all over the world.

Hermann and Eva welcoming guests to Bomagawani on the Swahili Coast
Hermann & Eva Karibu — welcome home.

Built With Passion

Our Arabian-Inspired Retreat

With great passion and attention to detail, we built our Arabian-inspired retreat, surrounded by nature and just minutes from the beach. Here, guests can enjoy the beauty of the Swahili Coast, fresh local cuisine, tropical fruits, and the relaxed rhythm of East African life.

Front entrance and garden steps of the finished Bomagawani house
Since 2013 Where the dream took shape.

Eva's Kitchen

Shared Meals, Shared Stories

Eva is a passionate cook and a wonderful hostess who prepares regional specialties with love. Our camp kitchen and beach bar are places where guests meet, share stories, and enjoy freshly prepared meals and refreshing drinks in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Veranda dining table set with a garden view
Eva's Table Made with love, shared with joy.

Karibu, Guests

An Authentic Welcome

For those who wish, we are also happy to introduce a little Swahili language and local culture, making your stay an even more authentic experience. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the beauty of this special place with you.

Green garden path around the Bomagawani property
Karibu Every path leads to welcome.

Come Share The Dream With Us

Book a room, taste Eva's cooking, and let Hermann show you the Swahili Coast we fell in love with.

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Location & direction

Kigombe, Tanga, Tanzania

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