HAKUNA MAJIWE BEACH LODGE, Paje

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge - A 4-star oceanfront retreat with Swahili-Zanzibari cuisine, kite surfing, and wildlife encounters

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge offers 20 beach bungalows with ocean views, air conditioning, mosquito nets, and in-room safes, spread along a quiet palm-fringed beach in Paje. The Tradewinds restaurant serves Swahili-Zanzibari cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, paired with wines and juices. Guests can snorkel among coral reefs with over 350 fish species, spot dolphins in Kizimkazi village, or visit the Jozani Forest Reserve, home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey. The lodge features an expansive palm-lined pool frequented by wildlife and provides access to kite surfing schools. A meal at the restaurant includes views of the Indian Ocean, and private dining can be arranged by the beach or pool.

Pros

The Tradewinds restaurant is locally renowned for its Swahili-Zanzibari cuisine and ocean views.

Proximity to Kizimkazi village, a popular dolphin-spotting location with bottle-nose and humpback dolphins.

Direct beach access with fine sands and shallow waters ideal for walks during low tide.

Wildlife encounters, including Red Colobus monkeys near the pool area.

Kite surfing and snorkeling opportunities with coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Cons

Strong tidal ranges in Paje may limit swimming opportunities at certain times.

The area is windy, with mosquitoes present; anti-mosquito spray is recommended.