NOT JUST A
BUNK BED.
We built Mad Vervet because we were tired of sterile hotels and chaotic hostels. We wanted a place that felt like the living room of a friend who knows the city best.
"It started with two backpacks and a coffee in Addis."
Chasing the
Vervet Spirit
Mad Vervet wasn't a business plan; it was a reaction. A reaction to the disconnect we felt traveling through beautiful places but staying in spaces that walled us off from the local pulse.
We named it after the Vervet monkey—creatures known for their intelligence, social structure, and slight mischief. That's the energy we cultivate. Smart travel, deep community, and just enough chaos to make a good story.
Today, we are a collective of travelers, artists, and locals running houses in Nairobi and Addis, bridging the gap between luxury comfort and backpacker soul.
Our Code
The non-negotiable principles that guide how we host, explore, and exist.
Radical Hospitality
We don't do 'customer service'. We do family. You are not a room number.
Deep Roots
We are locally owned and operated. Your money stays in the community.
Sustainable Steps
Solar powered showers, zero-waste breakfasts, and plastic-free zones.
Curated Chaos
We embrace the wild, unpredictable, beautiful energy of East Africa.
Meet The Locals
"Safari guide turned host. Knows every hidden bar in Westlands."
David Kimani
Founder
"The heartbeat of our Addis location. Coffee ceremony expert."
Rahel Bekele
Operations
"Curator of vibes. He'll get you into places Google doesn't know about."
James Omondi
Experience Lead
"Historian by day, jazz enthusiast by night."
Meron Tadesse
Culture Lead