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Karibu Maisha Lodge

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

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM113
RM129 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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. Snorkelling, 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 - 1.5 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mtende Beach - 34 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Karibu Maisha Lodge

Family-friendly guest house
Consider a stay at Karibu Maisha Lodge and take advantage of a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the spelunking and hiking/biking trails at this guest house. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, charcoal grills and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as fireplaces and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

Czech, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Highchair
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Mixer
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • 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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karibu Maisha Lodge on 17 Aug 2025 start from RM 112.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (20 km).

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Karibu Maisha Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023