About Mangrove Lodge

Mangrove Lodge is a small-scale eco-lodge, located in a secret spot on the west coast of Zanzibar, near the village of Chuini, about 15 km from Stone Town. Once the site of the beautiful Chuini palace of Sutan Barghash.

Mangrove Lodge is only accessible via a challenging road. A lovely green place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From both the pool and the white Mawimbini beach you can enjoy the spectacular African sunset over the mangrove bay and the Indian Ocean.

The love and respect of the owners Marina and Haji for the local culture is clearly visible here.

The property

Mangrove Lodge has ten comfortable rooms, in five bungalows, each with a private veranda and a view of the lush tropical garden. The bungalows are designed with local materials, such as coconut trees, and traditional architecture.

The chefs, Bi Agnes and Da Mtu, know all the secrets of Swahili cuisine. From the open-air restaurant with a thatched roof, you can enjoy their delicious freshly prepared dishes and the spectacular view over the bay and the ocean.

Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania
Mangrove Lodge Explore Tanzania

Overview

Mangrove Lodge offers the following facilities:

  • Full board
  • Spacious rooms
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Amenities
  • Comfortable bed
  • Private veranda
  • Ceiling fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Bath towels
  • Plug
  • Charger
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Sometimes live music and dance
  • Library
  • Socially involved

Rooms

In the Double room it is possible to place an extra bed.

At Mangrove Lodge they have the following room types:

  • Double room, king or twin (1 – 2p)
  • Triple room, king and single bed or 3x single bed (1-3p)
  • Family room, king and twin (1 – 4p)

Activities

Mangrove Lodge offers the following activities:

  • Swimming
  • Horse riding
  • Batik and cooking workshop
  • Cooking lessons
  • Local fishing
  • Sunset dhow cruise
  • Biking tour
  • Music workshop (Taraab, Ngoma and Kidumbak)
  • Massage & scrub
  • Henna tattoo and hair braiding
  • Village visit Chuini
  • Stone Town tour
  • Spice tour
  • Visit fishing village

Price indication

From € 240 to € 260 pppn (full board).

  • Excluding additional costs such as transport, etc.
  • The final price depends on the room chosen, the season and currency fluctuations.

Socially concerned

Mangrove Lodge is environmentally conscious and socially responsible.

Every decision is made with the environmental costs and benefits in mind, with an emphasis on respecting and protecting nature. Mangrove Lodge uses local, natural materials for construction, recycles waste and limits water and energy consumption. Environmentally friendly measures are taken, such as waste separation, composting, and reducing plastic use through refillable water dispensers and reusable materials.

In addition, Mangrove Lodge works closely with the local community by involving local craftsmen and suppliers, and encourages guests to learn about Zanzibar’s culture and traditions through activities and exchanges. It promotes conscious travel as a way to increase understanding and tolerance between different cultures.

Mangrove Lodge also supports the local community of Chuini through various projects. They support the development of the medical clinic that was completed in 2013 with the help of guests and local professionals, and has since been expanded with annual medical missions. These missions bring American nurses to Chuini to treat patients and share knowledge with local medical staff. They provide health education, improve hygiene, and support individuals in need.

In addition, volunteers established a local waste management organization to keep Chuini clean. They created educational programs and built an incinerator to better process waste. They also support the True Vision International Community School, which provides quality, affordable education to local people.

Finally, Mangrove Lodge encourages its guests to bring school supplies and contribute to the community through its “Pack for a Purpose” initiative.

Stay at Mangrove Lodge?

Let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you!

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