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Karibu Maisha Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with a nearby private beach and free valet parking

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Family Room | Garden view
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Karibu Maisha is ideal for families and adventurers. Enjoy hiking and biking by day, then relax on the rooftop terrace with garden views in the evening. The property offers practical conveniences like laundry facilities, charcoal grills, and express check-in/out services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
Exterior

Near the beach

This guesthouse offers direct access to a private beach 50 meters away. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the white sand beach. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your visit is spelunking. Notable activities close by include snorkeling and windsurfing.

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Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kizimkazi, Karibu Maisha Lodge is near a private beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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House 30 Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Mchangamble Beach - 21 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Mtende Beach - 34 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

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

About this property

Karibu Maisha Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse
Consider a stay at Karibu Maisha Lodge and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the spelunking and hiking/biking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and charcoal grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Karibu Maisha Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Karibu Maisha Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kizimkazi guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kizimkazi Beach, Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque, and Dimbani Beach. Mchangamble Beach and Makunduchi Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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