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Karibu Maisha Lodge

Property class: 3
Family-friendly 3-star guest house with private beach

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An outdoor seating area with thatched roof, wooden furniture, and hanging hammocks.
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.
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.

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

Steps from the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kizimkazi guesthouse, you'll find Kizimkazi Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. Also, Dimbani Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Salaam Cave Aquarium is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sarabi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jetty - The Residence - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Karibu Maisha Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star guest house with private beach
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Karibu Maisha Lodge. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kizimkazi guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

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

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

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)

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts cash and mobile payments.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karibu Maisha Lodge to the airport?

Karibu Maisha Lodge is 38.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Karibu Maisha Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Karibu Maisha Lodge.

How close is Karibu Maisha Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 15.3 mi (38-min drive) from Jambiani Beach and 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from Kizimkazi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karibu Maisha Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Karibu Maisha Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Karibu Maisha Lodge have a pool?

Karibu Maisha Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Karibu Maisha Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Karibu Maisha Lodge have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Karibu Maisha Lodge to downtown Kizimkazi?

Karibu Maisha Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Mkunguni.

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