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Fumba Beach Lodge

Fumba Beach Lodge

Menai Bay

Fumba Beach Lodge is a small-scale resort with only 26 spacious en-suite rooms. Twenty are deluxe ‘bandas’ with en-suite bathrooms, private terraces, and stunning ocean and garden views, all suitable for families or couples. Four of the rooms are Luxury Suites, and additionally, there are two special Baobab Suites. All rooms are privately located within walking distance from the main buildings. They have tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, mosquito nets, a room safe, and a fan.

The lodge is located on the Fumba Beach peninsula, in the Menai Bay Conservation area, this is a large protected marine sanctuary and lies in an area declared as of outstanding natural beauty but the WWF. Next to Fumba Beach Lodge is the Fumba Village the villagers assisted in finding the location and building the lodge, and many are still employed. You can organise a visit to the village to experience the local culture and daily life.

The restaurant makes use of local ingredients in the cuisine so expect plenty of fresh seafood, local spices and delicious tropical fruits. The lodge is built around 6 huge baobab trees, the oldest being 900 years old. Look out for the resident monkeys whose antics are always entertaining.

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Amenities

Activities, Beach, Bar, Spa, Diving, Suitable for Families

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Escape the hustle and bustle for a serene retreat on Lazy Lagoon, a private island 2km off the Swahili Coast, where you'll find 9 kilometres of uninterrupted beach and the freedom to swim at any tide. Picture a secluded sand spit, protected by its own coral reef, inaccessible other than by boat, thus maintaining its exclusivity to its guests. The island has an interesting ecosystem, with many small mammals present such as bushbabies, Suni antelope, bush pigs and many bird and butterfly species, while the reef is is teeming with exotic fish. This is the perfect end or beginning of any action-packed safari. 

Lazy Lagoon embraces local materials and traditional Swahili architecture and the lobby, restaurant and bedroom structures called 'bandas, which feature high steep roofs designed to catch the refreshing sea breezes, ensuring you stay comfortable in the warmth of East Africa. If lounging on the beach or in the Swahili daybeds isn't your preference, there's a host of activities to engage in - from snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding and a games room to historical excursions to Bagamoyo or a sun-soaked dhow voyages.

Lazy Lagoon offers 11 beach bandas, each with an en-suite bathroom, and the choice of twin or double beds. Additionally, there's an upper-level 'loft' with two twin beds, perfect for older kids. These roomy bandas come with both an upstairs balcony and a porch, providing unhindered sea views and direct access to the beach.

Lazy Lagoon is an excellent beach stop after an active safari on the Southern Circuit. See our Safaris for more information.

Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge

Swahili Coast (north of Dar)

Breezes lies along a pristine and untouched beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, which is the quieter part of the island. It is an ideal choice for those in search of a romantic or peaceful getaway and is set in beautiful tropical landscaped gardens on a pristine beach, about one hour from Stone Town.  

All 70 rooms are spacious, fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished in a relaxed Zanzibari style. All offer either a terrace or balcony with a fridge and safe. Garden rooms are further back closer to the spa & gym and located within wonderful tropical gardens. Deluxe rooms are located on the ground floor with terrace & garden views. Suites are located on an upper floor with a large balcony and sun beds, a walk-in dressing room and a large bathroom. 

There are three restaurants and bars as well as a coffee lounge.  The Frangipani Spa located in tropical gardens offers a world-class selection of facilities, health and beauty treatments. There is a marine activity centre, PADI scuba diving centre, TV room (no TV in rooms), fitness centre, and floodlit tennis court, there is occasional low-key cultural entertainment by local dancers and musicians.

Breezes Beach Club and Spa

Zanzibar

Located in one of the small streets of the bustling heart of Stone Town you find The Swahili House. Originally set up and used as an Indian merchant house in the 19th century. In the 125 years that followed the building became a home to one of the many Sultan families that inhabited Zanzibar. The hotel has been restored to its original state, giving you a real Zanzibari experience! 

There are 16 deluxe rooms and 6 suites, all have air conditioning and fan, safe and deluxe rooms have a roof terrace.  Staying here is like travelling back in with views of historic Stone Town and the narrow alleyways there are to explore. You’ll experience a fusion of cultures, Omani, Persian, African and European. The streets are crammed with tiny stalls selling crafts, antiques and more, discover markets laden with Zanzibar’s famous spices, cardamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. 

High above the streets of Stone Town there is an airy rooftop where you’ll find the bar and restaurant area. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, a cocktail or dinner while indulging in stunning views of the old town and the Swahili coastline. The rooftop terrace also has a relaxing plunge pool and sundeck area, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Swahili House

Stone Town

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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