Shooting Star Lodge

Chris Goldring

Shooting Star Lodge was a personal favourite of mine during my visit to Zanzibar. I especially like the fact that the lodge is Tanzanian owned. It is similar to Pongwe Beach Hotel and has an intimate and friendly atmosphere. It struck me as more of a guest house than a lodge considering the size of the other lodges on the island. The rooms are larger than I had expected and the new suites are exquisite. It is the kind of place for pure relaxation but again will not suit those looking for a 'resort' type of accommodation. Shooting Star is one of my top five lodges on the island of Zanzibar.

  • Chris Goldring

Shooting Star Lodge is situated on the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island and overlooks a sparkling expanse of iridescent Indian Ocean. It has one of the finest and most unspoilt beaches on the island, which in turn is fringed by a wide and thriving coral reef. Infused with the laid-back, exotic yet ultimately natural spirit of Zanzibar, this is the place to truly relax.

Location

Situated on the east of Zanzibar Island the hotel is approximately an hour's drive from Stonetown and Zanzibar Airport.

Highlights

  • Sitting with in the infinity pool, cocktail in hand looking out over the beach below Just generally 'chilling out' in this extremely relaxing atmosphere.

Facilities

Facilities available at Shooting Star Lodge include:

  • Infinity Pool
  • Beach Bar
  • Open air Restaurant & Massage room

Activities

Activities available at Shooting Star Lodge include:

  • On Kiwengwa beach Shooting Star Lodge can easily arrange recreational scuba diving, PADI courses, snorkelling, fishing, boat trips and wind surfing.
  • Visits to Zanzibar Town, the Red Colobus monkeys of Jozani Forest, Spice Tours, Sunset Cruises and trips to many sights of historical interest can also be organised.
  • Bicycles are available for hire and are an ideal way to cruise around the local area and become a part of this rhythmic tropical tapestry.

Meal Basis

Bed & Breakfast, Half Board and Full Board.

Child Policy

Children are welcome at Shooting Star Lodge.

Accommodation

Shooting Star Lodge offers 10 sea view cottages, 4 lodge rooms and 2 suites named Kusi and Kaskazi which are laid out over 3 floors with 2 bedrooms and a private swimming pool, set amidst a tropical garden. All rooms are en suite with fans and air conditioning.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to Zambia, Botswana, Mauritius and South Africa during October 2011

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A breathtaking country - fantastic wildlife, awesome scenery and great people.!!

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Zanzibar Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Zanzibarn Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info