About Mad Vervet
Stay With Friends
Why Vervet?
Vervet monkeys are endemic to the eastern part of Africa — curious, playful, social and rarely found alone. They live in groups, look out for each other, and somehow always seem to find a little chaos along the way.
That felt like the perfect spirit for a hostel.
Mad Vervet started in Addis Ababa in 2019 with a simple idea: create a place where travellers could do more than just sleep. A place to meet people, share stories, discover Ethiopia, have a drink, eat together and feel at home — even when you’re far from home.
Our Nairobi home came next, bringing the same spirit to a different city, with more garden space, outdoor hangouts and plenty of room to slow down.
We’re still guided by the same idea we started with:
Keep it welcoming. Keep it social. Keep it affordable. And whenever possible, don’t let anyone eat dinner alone.
What We Stand For
Social First
Nightly events, communal dinners and group tours — we engineer serendipity.
Budget Honest
USD-only pricing, no hidden fees, and free cancellation when you book 24+ hours ahead.
Local Love
Local staff, local coffee, local guides. Your money stays in the neighbourhood.