Marafiki Bungalows, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)
Overview
The 4-star Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa hotel is located in Kiwengwa, around 25 minutes' walk from Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. This beachfront hotel offers 17 rooms with beach views, an à la carte restaurant, and a lounge bar.
Location
You'll need 51-minute drive to Kisauni airport. A popular place in Kiwengwa is Kiwengwa Beach, which is 2.6 km away.
Rooms
The rooms at this Kiwengwa hotel include blackout curtains and a ceiling fan. Some of them comprise a terrace and a mezzanine, furnished with a sofa set. The private bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with free toiletries and towels.
Eat & Drink
For dining, the restaurant offers halal dishes.
Leisure & Business
If you like an active lifestyle, diving and surfing are available on site. The presence of a golf course ensures guests an active stay at the traditional Marafiki Bungalows.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Recommended for:
Swahili cooking classLearn how to prepare traditional Swahili cuisine from a local chef.
Zanzibar tourTake a guided tour of the island, including the historic Stone Town and spice plantations.
Beach volleyballParticipate in a friendly game of volleyball on the hotel's private beach.
Beach yogaStart the day with a peaceful yoga session on the beach.
Sunset dhow cruiseSail on a traditional dhow boat as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Coral reef snorkelingExplore the vibrant coral reefs just steps away from the hotel's beach.
- Scuba diving
- Swahili language lessons
- Traditional drumming and dancing
- Coffee plantation visit
- Private beach dinner
- Spa treatments
- Fruit carving class
- Private island picnic
Location
* Located in Kiwengwa on the east coast of Zanzibar, the bungalows are near Kiwengwa Beach, Paje Beach, and Jozani Forest Reserve. * The area offers opportunities to explore historic Stone Town, tour spice plantations, and visit craft markets showcasing local artisanal products. * Kiwengwa Beach, Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond, and numerous beach bars and restaurants are suitable for beach enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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