
The hospital's guest house
by Metten If you are staying in Sengerema for a longer period of time (say 6 months or more) and you are doing some sort of research (especially if it is concerning health care issues), you could try asking the hospital administrator Mr. Mihayo or the local DMO if you can get a room at the hospital guest house. It's situated on hospital grounds, there is a guard, it is totally safe and somone slashes the grass and keeps it nice! I stayed there for my entire field work and I absolutely loved it. There are 5 rooms with baths, a shared living room and a kitchen with an oven and a small refrigiator. It is the best thing you can get.
Pro's: secluded, safe (an mlinzi sleeps at the porch every night!), refrigiator, oven, running (cold) water, connected to the hospital generator (=fewer power cuts) and you will get to know the hospital staff which is a great advantage if you ever fall ill. I payed 3000 shillings pr day (everything included) Theme: OtherDirections: The hospital is situated a few kilometres from the city centre. The bus from Kamanga stops here before going to the town centre. It takes around 30 minutes to go to town by foot and a bicycle taxi will take you to town for 100 shilling.Other Contact: Mr. Mihayo or Dr. Mahizo (DMO)