Karibu Maisha Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Karibu Maisha Lodge in Kizimkazi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and massage services. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, seafood, and local cuisines. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Prime Location: Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is a 16-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Stone Town and Jozani Forest. The property is highly rated by guests for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Roberto
Italy Italy
“The property has a beautiful tropical garden and large pool area. The rooms are spacious and also good for families and kids. The food is delicious and the staff very polite. A few minutes walking there’s a nice white sand beach where you can...”
Roberto
Italy Italy
“The place is amazing with a large pool area and a wonderful lash tropical garden. The rooms are very spacious and the staff is very polite and ready to satisfy every needs. The owners with their cute children are so kind and they arrange amazing...”
Zakrzewski
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is good — only about a 5-minute walk to a nice beach. The staff were very helpful and accommodating, and the small pool was a pleasant bonus.”
Alba
Spain Spain
“We had a great time at the lodge. The room was nice and the bathroom was bug. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was great. We enjoyed the pool and the yoga area. Wifi works well. Totally recommend.”
Rosario
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very peaceful. Amazing hosts, very helpful and food was delicious.”
Boglarka
Hungary Hungary
“The breakfast was great, I practically did not feel hungry all day after that. No frills, simple but delicious. The place has a relaxed vibe (especially after a busy week in Dar es Saleem. The tide is relatively high, not the best for swimming,...”
Miroslava
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay was very nice. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and calm place great food. Room was clean and comfortable. The chilling and pool area are very lovely.”
Roberto
Italy Italy
“The calm of the tropical garden, the kindness of the staff and the owners,the very spacious pool area and room and the excellent food”
Thomas
Netherlands Netherlands
“Maggy was just amazing how she received me! Nice serene and chilled place. Staff is super friendly. Room was impeccable and had all the comforts one needs. Quiet area with a nice breeze at night entering the room keeping it fresh. The dogs and...”
Ginnie
Denmark Denmark
“I seriously loved everything about this place. The owner and staff are so sweet. The atmosphere is nice, loving and peaceful. I found it to be a simple, beautiful and inspirering place. And the garden and pool area invites you to relax and feel at...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Karibu Maisha Lodge

Company review score: 9.1Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are Karibu Maisha Lodge, located in Kizimkazi Mkunguni, South Zanzibar Island, Tanzania, East Africa. We built the place ourselves with the idea of creating an oasis of Health & Healing, slow living pace, with delicious & nutricious meals, music, adventures, secret spots … Experience Zanzibar island with Karibu Maisha!

Property information

The property is built around 6 wide bungalows, a very large swimming pool & a very large Yoga Shala, the restaurant and bar. Groups and families friendly, with very big spacious tropical gardens and common areas, chilling spots... A remote location, an adventurous and peaceful experience. The beach is 3/5 mins walk, a mini market is a 3min walk away, while Kizimkazi town is 1km away, approx 20min walk.

Neighbourhood information

A cozy neighbourhood, with residents from all over the world, local and expats, living in suggestive tropical houses hidden in the bush. A great area to explore by foot, bicycle or bodaboda (the local bike service). Get yourself ready to connect with nature and discover hidden gems of our planet!

Languages spoken

Czech,English,Spanish,Finnish,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Seafood • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Facilities of Karibu Maisha Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.