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Kichanga Lodge, Zanzibar | Timbuktu Travel
Zanzibar

Kichanga Lodge

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About Kichanga Lodge

A peaceful place to switch off along one of Zanzibar's best beaches
Looking for soft sands, an uncrowded tropical beach and rustically charming accommodation? Kichanga Lodge calls. Lying on one of the best beaches on Zanzibar's southeastern coast, the lodge's charming bungalows, set among tropical gardens on the rocky coral outcrops, overlook a stretch of soft sandy beach that is blissfully free of crowds. Kichanga is an unforgettable place for those who love nature, relaxed sunny days, beachside attractions and romantic evenings beside the waves. An added bonus? It's a mere 20-minute walk along the sand to the famous Rock restaurant, star of many Zanzibar travel articles.
From $140 per person/per night
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The property

Eclectic in style, the main dining and lounge area is as refreshingly unusual as the lodge itself. It's open to the sea breezes, with bright fabric-covered chairs and couches arranged beside the central bar – a real talking point with its front decorated with glass bottles that gleam in the evening. Canvas directors' chairs and locally built tables make up the dining space, which opens to the gardens and a series of steps leading to the main beach.

The rooms

Twenty-three terracotta-walled bungalows with roofs of makuti thatch stretch along the gardens and shoreline. All are spacious and comfortable, with hand-crafted furniture, soft furnishings of bright local fabrics and a hammock from which to gaze at the ever-changing colours of the sea. The amenities are basic but adequate, and the units have been designed to allow the cool ocean breezes to enter. There's a large honeymoon suite and a few double-storey private villas with wonderful ocean views and stone showers.

Activities

You'll find it hard to drag yourself away from the beach, from early morning walks to late-night strolls beneath the palms. If you succeed, head to the lodge's on-site dive centre and and hire snorkelling gear to explore the coral reefs and their bright inhabitants, and perhaps even spot dolphins. Try beach volleyball or kite surfing, or arrange a sundowner dhow cruise. If you're looking for mementos, rent a taxi to visit Stone Town or take a fragrant spice tour.
Plan your stay

How to book Kichanga Lodge

How do I book Kichanga Lodge?

Kichanga Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Kichanga Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kichanga Lodge?

Stays at Kichanga Lodge start from around $140 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Zanzibar

Flaming sunsets, sandy beaches and luxe hotels are easily accessible on a classic Zanzibar getaway.