Shooting Star Lodge is only a 1 hour drive (40kms) from Stone Town on the north east coast of Zanzibar beautifully located on the northern end of Kiwengwa beach. Nestled among lush tropical gardens it has panoramic views over the Indian Ocean.
A variety of different accommodation types are offered from exclusive villas with private pools, cottages overlooking the ocean to budge-friendly rooms opening onto the garden. All rooms have mosquito nets, ceiling fans and air conditioning. Hot and cold running water is available in overhead showers in bathrooms.
Sandy pathways between cottages down to the beach are illuminated at night.
The restaurant has a long-standing reputation for African cuisine a cozy intimate atmosphere and warm and friendly service. Local seafoods, grills and traditional Zanzibari cuisine will tickle your palette. All kinds of special food requirements are catered for.
A la carte lunches and dinners are served in the Monsoon Bar and Restaurant. Here guests are introduced to all the flavours of Africa using local and home-made products. Pre-dinner cocktails are served in the baraza (traditional sitting area).
Enjoy a healthy juice or midday snack at the Star Fish Beach Bar daily.
The infinity pool has spectacular views over the beach and Indian Ocean beyond. Chill out on a traditional lounger (kamba) under a coconut tree and relax the day away, Zanzibari style. Look out for the African shooting stars at night fall and make a wish!
With so many things available to do in Zanzibar, Shooting Star Lodge will assist you in arranging the right excursion for you. Spice tours, Stone Town visits, Jozani Forest and Sultan Ruins, dhow sailing, snorkelling & scuba diving, kite surfing, traditional fishing trips and various water sport activities. Who could want for more?