Marafiki Bungalows - Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)

Beachfront resort with traditional Zanzibari architecture and exclusive wildlife encounters

Accommodation

Marafiki Bungalows Kiwengwa offers bungalows with locally crafted furniture and ocean-coloured overlays woven on traditional looms. Each unit has a private terrace, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a refrigerator. Selected rooms feature a private pool and ocean views from a hammock and sun loungers.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves local Zanzibari and European cuisine, with seafood and freshly baked pastries made daily. Guests can order from an extensive breakfast menu rather than a buffet, and the bar overlooks the infinity pool and ocean. Special diet menus, kids' meals, and a Swahili night with live local music are available.

Wellness & Activities

A spa platform by the ocean offers massages with coconut oil and Pilates classes with sea views. The hotel provides free bicycles for exploring the area, and guided tours to Cheetah's Rock Rescue and Conservation Center and Kuza Cave Culture Center are arranged. Snorkeling, diving, and kite surfing are possible directly from the beach at high tide.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Marafiki Bungalows Zanzibar has a separate children's pool, a playground, and babysitting services. Board games, puzzles, and a games room are available for younger guests. The family rooms with sea view accommodate up to five people, with extra space and a private terrace.

Location & Surroundings

The property sits on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, with direct access to a private beach area and steps down to the water at high tide. Marafiki Bungalows Tanzania is a one-hour drive from Zanzibar International Airport and a 40-minute walk or short bike ride to Kiwengwa village. The area houses the only population of Red Colobus monkeys in the world, visible in the nearby forest reserve.

• Wildlife: Only Red Colobus monkeys in the world found in nearby forest reserve
• Dining: Local Zanzibari and European cuisine with daily Swahili night
• Wellness: Ocean-view massage platform and Pilates classes
• Rooms: Private pool suites and family rooms with sea view
• Activities: Free bicycles, guided tours to Cheetah's Rock and Kuza Cave
• Family: Children's pool, playground, babysitting, and games room