Marafiki Bungalows - Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)

4-star beachfront bungalows with private beach access and a spa platform over the Indian Ocean

Amenities & Recreation

Marafiki Bungalows operates two outdoor swimming pools, both with ocean views, as well as a separate children's pool, a pool bar, and a shallow-end area for younger guests. The hotel provides complimentary bikes for guests to explore the area, and the games room offers billiards and darts for indoor leisure. A spa and wellness center sits on a platform that transforms into a romantic dining area by the ocean, and the property maintains a private beach area with sun loungers and beach chairs.

Accommodations

The bungalows at Marafiki Bungalows Zanzibar use local Zanzibari architecture with dried palm leaf roofing and interiors decorated with handwoven ocean-colored fabrics from traditional looms. Each room in the Deluxe Triple with Sea View, Family Room with Sea View, and Junior Suite with Private Pool category comes with a tea- and coffee-making setup, daily housekeeping, and a private bathroom. The Junior Suite with Private Pool has its own small pool and hammock, offering complete privacy and direct views of the Indian Ocean.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves both local Zanzibari and European cuisine, with a menu that includes grilled prawns, tuna tartare, and a mango salad, all made from fresh ingredients. Breakfast is a full à la carte menu with daily fresh pastries from the hotel's own pastry chef, along with fresh fruit platters and made-to-order egg dishes. The bar overlooks the ocean and the infinity pool, and guests can order drinks and snacks there, or book the spa platform for a private candlelit dinner by the sea.

Family & Children

Marafiki Bungalows Tanzania offers a children's pool, a playground, and board games and puzzles in the common area, plus a dedicated kids' menu at the restaurant. Babysitting and childcare services can be arranged through reception, and the hotel has family rooms that sleep up to four, such as the Family Room with Sea View. The garden includes a shallow-end pool and a safe, gated environment with 24-hour security, giving parents flexibility during their stay.

Location & Local Experiences

The hotel sits directly on the beach in Kiwengwa, with Zanzibar International Airport a one-hour drive away, and the surrounding area offers snorkeling, diving, and kite surfing. Guests can join guided tours to Cheetah's Rock Rescue and Conservation Center, where they interact with rescued animals, and to the Kuza Cave Culture Center for local music and dance. The reception can arrange Swahili cooking lessons, walking tours of the nearby forest reserve, and daily shuttles to a sandy swimming beach accessible during low tide.

• Location: Beachfront on Kiwengwa coast, 1 hour from Zanzibar International Airport
• Rooms: 3 bungalow categories, including Junior Suite with Private Pool and Family Room with Sea View
• Dining: Full à la carte breakfast with fresh pastries; dinner menu with grilled prawns and tuna tartare
• Wellness: Spa platform massages overlooking the ocean; on-site yoga and Pilates classes
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, babysitting services, and dedicated children's menu
• Activities: Free bike rental, snorkeling, diving, guided tours to Cheetah's Rock and Kuza Cave