Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»Be satisfied with simply seeing the dolphins; don't force the boat operator to
chase the dolphins, cross their path or get too close, especially when they are
resting.
»If you decide to get in the water with the dolphins, do so quietly and calmly and
avoid splashing.
»No one can guarantee that you will see dolphins on an outing, and swimming
with them is a rare and precious occurrence.
»Remember - dolphins are wild and their whereabouts cannot be predicted. It is
they who choose to interact with people, not the other way around…
SLEEPING & EATING
Kizi Dolphin Lodge
GUESTHOUSE $
( 0777-422843, 0777-410253;
www.kizidolphinlodge.com
; Kizimkazi Dimbani; r
US$50; ) This friendly two-storey budget establishment is about 500m back from the
beach in Kizimkazi Dimbani; follow the dirt road uphill from the dalla-dalla stop for about
300m. There are five double rooms and one twin, all clean with fan and air-con. Meals and
dolphin trips can be arranged.
Unguja Lodge
LODGE $$$
( 0774-477477;
www.ungujalodge.com
; Kizimkazi Mkunguni; per person half-board
from US$230; ) Unguja Lodge is a stylish place with 11 wonderfully spacious
two-storey villas, all impeccably decorated and well-appointed, and some with sea views.
They're set amid attractive gardens dotted with baobab trees. There's a good restaurant and
an in-house dive operator. Very relaxing if you can afford it.
Kumi na Mbili Centre
BUNGALOW $
(
www.zanzibar-tourism.org
;
Kizimkazi Mkunguni; r Tsh40,000) This small centre, near the
entrance to Kizimkazi Mkunguni, is part of an NGO-sponsored village development centre,
and a good budget bet. There are a few no-frills twin-bedded rooms with fan, and meals on
order.
Karamba
LODGE $$
( 0773-166406, 0777-418452;
www.karambaresort.com
;
Kizimkazi Dimbani; s US$95,
d US$140-200) Karamba, on the northern end of the beach in Kizimkazi Dimbani, has 12
detached whitewashed cottages lined up along a small cliff overlooking the sea. All are
