Kichanga Lodge

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Hotel overview

On a hillside with its own private beach, on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, recognised by many as having the best beaches on the island, we have Kichanga. If we needed describe Kichanga in just four words we would say simple and very effective. You will have everything that you need including lovely, friendly and helpful staff, library, massage centre, a bar, restaurant and swimming pool. There are also mountain bikes available as well as canoes, beach volleyball, beach bowling and a PADI dive centre.

The 14 rooms here are comfortable and simple, verging on the side of being described as functional, but with so much to do outside of your room this is never reported as being a problem. This is the best value for money option that we work with for Zanzibar and only ever receive positive feedback. There is no doubt that this isnt for everyone but for those that dont mind simple accommodation in a super spot this is a great choice.

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Stone Town is a fascinating place and is a real melting pot of architecture, culture and religion: a place of winding alleys, bazaars, grand Arab houses and impressive mosques. A half-day guided walking tour is the perfect way to explore and visit the key highlights, including the House of Wonders, the Anglican Church, Sultan Palace Museum and the Arab fort to name but a few. The guides have an impressive range of knowledge and bring the town to life! We suggest going in the afternoon, as this is when the bustling food market at the end of the tour is at its most vibrant, whilst you can also see the local children diving into the sea from the harbour wall.

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Diving the Pemba Channel

With its clear and warm Indian Ocean waters, the diving in Zanzibar is some of the best in both Africa and the Indian Ocean. There really is something for everyone, whether you are trying diving for the first time or are a seasoned veteran: with coral-gardens, wrecks, underwater Mountains and long plunging walls. With visibility often reaching 20+ meters, you are sure to see a true and vast variety of underwater life, with some highlights including turtles, seahorses, reef sharks, cuttlefish and many different varieties of shrimp. Our favourite operator for diving is the Rising Sun Dive Centre located at the Breezes Beach Club Hotel: the staff are incredibly friendly, the equipment superb and the range of dive sites is extensive and adaptable to suit all tastes.

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