Lodges in Michamvi

I could honestly write a 10-page article in praise of Shanuo. Firstly, yes. It’s every bit as beautiful as the pictures would have you believe. (With that said, there’s no way to truly capture the beauty of this place through a camera lens. You just have to go there to see that for yourself). Surrounded by coconut trees and brightly coloured tropical flowers, the bungalows overlook the Indian Ocean - a morning dip is a must! My room was clean and comfortable and I was provided with everything I might need during my stay. Although Shanuo doesn’t have its own restaurant, I can honestly say this has no impact on your stay at all. The breakfasts are generous and Shanuo provides drinks and snacks (at a small fee) if you’re feeling peckish. There are several neighbouring properties along the beach with restaurants. I promise you won’t go hungry! Secondly, the staff are incredibly accommodating and helpful, and you’re guaranteed to be met with a friendly smile and an enthusiastic “Jambo” 100% of the time. If you need anything, you just need to look up and someone is there to assist. A big thank you to everyone at Shanuo, but especially to Na who brought my breakfast every morning and who I had lovely chats with, to Daniel who cut copious amounts of fresh aloe vera to tend my sun burn, and of course to the manager, Gillian, who is energetic, friendly and builds meaningful connections with her guests which she uses to tailor her travel tips especially to your needs. This team creates an atmosphere that truly makes you feel as though you’re ‘coming home’. There’s so much more that I could say, but anyone reading this will begin to think I’m exaggerating. I’m really not. Do yourself a favour and just book! I’ll certainly be coming back here on my next Zanzibar adventure.

The best thing is the Privacy and the Staff were amazing, they made us feel right at home and it was perfect, and the breakfast was emasculate

Beautiful decor,clean, modern,lovely well presented breakfast, beautiful pool and shower,very relaxing,lots of affectionate cats

Zion Lodge has a beautiful garden almost like a botanic garden. The staff is really nice and extremly helpful. The lodge provide fantastic breakfast and upon request lunch and dinner. Highly recommended place to stay.

Nice little bungalow to myself with a patio. The staff were so welcoming and served me the best service at all times. SOO good restaurant with both good breakfast, lunch and dinner! Good location just a minute from the beach

Great place to come and relax. The staff were amazing. Donna was great, so friendly and kind. The BBQ night was amazing! Can’t wait to stay again.

Amazing warm place, have been there for the second time and is still amazing..

small hotel, quiet and cozy, perfect for couples or small groups. Clean and well mantained.

Everything. The staff is amazing, very kind and welcoming. the food is super tasty including the breakfast, amazing. the room clean and super comfortable. We loved this place!

My family loved staying here. It is bio-friendly and a great way to experience the forest. The official park is a few meters away, so that you can see most of the park around the hotel. Walking around the property at night and hanging out during the day, you'll see incredible wildlife and fauna. We saw bush babies a few meters from our room. The monkeys tend to come in the afternoon. It is an eco-lodge, like staying at a campsite with amenities and clean cabins. If you are looking for a complete nature experience, this is perfect for you--if you need to be pampered, it's not the place for you. The restaurant is excellent. Anyone visiting the park should ask their driver or tour company to include lunch there. They have a lovely porch where you can hang out or have meals. If you have a late lunch, you'll probably see the monkeys.