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cing attached double bungalows. Furnishings and ambience are simple and functional, and
there's a restaurant and an on-site PADI dive centre.
Mohammed's Restaurant & Bungalows
BUNGALOW $
( 0777-431881; r without bathroom US$40) This establishment has four very basic en
suite bungalows, each with two large beds, in Mohammed's small garden just back from
the beach. Grilled fish and other local meals can be arranged. It's a good budget deal.
Villa Kiva
HOTEL $$$
( 0772-224222;
www.villakiva.com
; r with half-board US$240-390; ) This
small, Italian-run hotel directly on the beach has a mix of garden- and sea-view rooms,
most in individual bungalows in small gardens fringed by the sand. There's a bar and res-
taurant on-site. It's all very nice, although it feels slightly overpriced.
Key's Bungalows
BUNGALOW $
( 0777-411797;
www.allykeys.com
; s/d US$40/50) This quirky backpackers' place on
the beach at the north end of Matemwe village has a chilled beach bar and a handful of
simple, clean rooms, some in a two-storey block, others separate, and meals.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Matemwe village is located about 25km southeast of Nungwi and is reached via a tarmac
road branching east off the main road by Mkwajuni. Dalla-dallas travel here daily from
Stone Town (Tsh1500). Early in the day, they continue as far as the fish market at the north-
ern end of the beach (and this is where you can catch them as well). Otherwise, the start/
terminus of the route is at the main junction near Matemwe Beach Village hotel. The last
dalla-dalla in both directions departs about 4pm, the first about 6am.
KIWENGWA
Kiwengwa village is spread out along a fine, wide beach, much of which is occupied by
large, Italian-run resort hotels, although there are some quieter stretches to the north and
south.
Sleeping
Shooting Star Lodge
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 0777-414166;
www.shootingstarlodge.com
; s/d garden-view US$130/200, s/d sea-
view cottages US$170/300;
) Classy and intimate, this small lodge is recommen-
