KENDWA
ROCKS
KENDWA ROCKS
is located on the north coast of
Zanzibar, 55 kilometres from Stone Town and just a few
kilometres south of Nungwi village.
Kendwa Rocks takes
its name from nearby Kendwa village, and the coral rock
formation that offers magnificent views above the beach.
Look out across the sea to the distant island of Tumbatu
and its lighthouse. Laze all day long on the beautiful
white, coral-and-seashell beach. Thrill daily at the
beautiful sunset. And when the opportunity presents,
dance the night away in the moonlighted feeling the sand
between your toes.
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A white
coral beach extends for kilometres in both
directions, excellent for swimming at all tides, no
rocks or seaweeds
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Snorkelling, fishing and diving easily arranged
(with our neighbour
Spanish Divers)
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Restaurant specialises in Swahili, Indian and Arabic
cuisine, mostly seafood and vegetarian, menu is
based on the day’s catch
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Mermaid
Bar serves exotic fruit juices & cocktails, open 24
hours, wireless internet connection
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Accommodation in coral-stone or coconut-wood
bungalows or in palm-thatch bandas, according to
preference and budget
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A steam
bath right on the beach – plunge straight into the
sunset coloured waves of the Indian Ocean.
THE BUNGALOWS are
designed to suit different needs, with en-suite bathroom
and veranda overlooking the sea.
NORTH & SOUTH WINGS
stand on the higher coral rock formation and their
spacious verandas command views over the beach towards
the Island of Tumbatu.
The SUITES are our largest rooms,
luxury for two (for inst. honeymooners) good for a
family. UPSTAIRS rooms are also good for honeymooners
and the big verandas command wonderful views over the
whole site. All have stone baths inside the room.
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They
are built of either CORAL STONE BUNGALOWS
or of COCONUT WOOD BUNGALOWS. All
have a sea view and a large window opening to the
veranda, so you can enjoy the scenery throughout the
day. All the bungalows are equipped with fans, some
with AC.
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THE BANDAS are built with palmwood
and palmleaves and are equipped with mosquito nets
and fans. Shared bathroom facilities.
THE RESTAURANT -
serves mainly Zanzibari, Arab and Indian dishes, tasty
with coconut milk, spiced with fresh ginger, lime,
chili, coriander, turmeric, cumin, clove, cinnamon and
cardamom from the island’s spice gardens. The menu is
based on the day’s catch: fish, calamari, octopus,
prawns or crab. Vegetarian choices are always available.
On festive days a delicious barbeque buffet is served on
the beach.
THE MERMAID BAR -
has a magnificent view over the sunset. Exotic juices
and cocktails, South African wines and African as well
as European beers are available. Enjoy a game of pool,
darts or African bao, Indian keram or chess. Open 24
hours, wireless internet connection.
FULL MOON PARTY- is
organized around the full moon every month. Delicious
barbeque buffet, acrobatic performances, dance music
from around the world… be prepared to stay up late.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Snorkeling, fishing, sunset cruises…volley ball and
football! Mvuleni and Fukuchani ruins and caves, an
adventure into the history and nature of the North
Coast. Spice tours, dolphin tours and cooking courses…
Tailored programs for groups.
The Finnish steam bath, SAUNA, built
and heated with wood, offers an absolutely refreshing
and relaxing experience on a peaceful evening.
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