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Karibu Maisha Lodge

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with thatched roof, wooden furniture, and hanging hammocks.
A beach with a sunset in the background, featuring a sandy shore and a few people standing.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A thatched-roof house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with a blue interior, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sandy area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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House 30 Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white pillows, and a neatly made bed with purple towels and a decorative flower.

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a table, and a chair.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a patterned curtain.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

When you stay at Karibu Maisha Lodge in Kizimkazi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque and Salaam Cave Aquarium. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Paje Beach and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Jambiani Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 40 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Paje Beach - 42 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 56 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪fahari off the grid - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sarabi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Karibu Maisha Lodge

Karibu Maisha Lodge offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and kitchen islands. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers. This Kizimkazi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include free babysitting, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Karibu Maisha Lodge, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Karibu Maisha Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Spelunking
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Mixer
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Karibu Maisha
Karibu Maisha Home
Karibu Maisha Lodge Kizimkazi
Karibu Maisha Lodge Guesthouse
Karibu Maisha Lodge Guesthouse Kizimkazi

Karibu Maisha Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023