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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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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 113
AED 131 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
House 30 Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 40 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Paje Beach - 42 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 61 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪jumbo restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pavilion Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

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 hiking/biking and spelunking 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 front-desk safe, and luggage storage
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

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includes taxes & fees
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Karibu Maisha Lodge?

As of 5 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karibu Maisha Lodge on 6 December 2025 start from $35.71, including 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?

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. Salaam Cave Aquarium and Mchangamble Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Karibu Maisha Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023