Welcome To Kilwa Beach Lodge
Nestled within a tranquil bay hailed as the epitome of coastal beauty, our Kilwa Beach Lodge boasts the title of the “beach of beaches” by locals. With its pristine white sands, balmy waters, and cool palm-shaded retreats, it’s the quintessential tropical escape.
Spread across a lush 10-acre expanse of former coconut plantation, our lodge offers just 7 rooms, including the pioneering Africa’s inaugural superadobe eco-room, crafted with cutting-edge NASA technology originally devised for lunar missions.
Each of our accommodations sits mere steps away from the inviting embrace of the safe, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, strategically designed to harness the gentle tropical breeze that sweeps across the beach for 22 hours a day. Additionally, we provide a range of Kilwa hotel rooms, including a spacious family option.
Conveniently located in southern Tanzania, midway between Dar-Es-Salaam and Lindi, our lodge serves as an ideal stopover for travelers journeying between Tanzania and Mozambique.
Our Rooms
Beach Front Room
Our beach rooms in Kilwa seamlessly blend modern eco-build with traditional Swahili design, offering ocean views and featuring double or twin bedrooms, mosquito netting, ample storage, a fan, and a romantic makuti thatched roof. Each room is equipped with a bathroom including a fresh water shower, toilet, and basin.
Beach Front Family Room
SuperAdobe Eco Suite
Our SuperAdobe eco room uses moon landing technology to offer a private balcony with sunrise views and an outdoor shower. They have a double bed upstairs and a sleeper couch downstairs, along with mosquito netting, ample storage, a fan, and a romantic makuti thatched roof. Each room also includes a bathroom and outdoor shower.
More About Kilwa
Kilwa Masoko our local town is known as the gateway to the south and is a perfect base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani (aka Kilwa Ruins), one of Tanzania’s most important archaeological sites and also the Selous Game Reserve.
The Kilwa Ruins are the ruins of palaces and mansions belonging to Arabic gold dealers and slave traders that ruled the east African costline from 800 – 1500. These members of the Kilwa sultanate developed a complex society including currency and Kilwa coins while Europe was still embroiled in the dark ages.
A stay at our Kilwa hotel can be combined perfectly with a Selous safari and we are in fact the closest beach resort to the Selous.
Our location on a tropical beach allows us to offer a variety of water and marine activities including hippo trips, snorkeling, fishing (both artisanal and deep-sea), diving.
Fish caught within the last few hours are the mainstay of our menu, supplemented with tender squid, king-prawns, lobster and crab all prepared by our head chef Dulla, and his team. We source all of our fish and seafood, fresh from fishermen plying their trade at the fishing village a few hundred metres along the beach from our lodge.
Kilwa is becoming a resort comparable with the beach holiday destinations of Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba Islands. The area is also a perfect combination to use with safaris in Tanzania including the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park.
If you’re looking for a premium hotel in Kilwa – look no further than Kilwa Beach Lodge
What Our Guests Think
Why Our Guests Keep Coming Back
Seafood
Our Restaurant Serves Everything But Specialises In Fresh Seafood.
Watersports
Kilwa Kisiwani
Beach
Miles and miles of deserted beach which really give that Robinson Crusoe vibe.
Hire Car To Kilwa
We offer the following vehicle rental rates to Kilwa from Dar; please note these are one way prices, including driver and fuel:
Toyota Prado – large 4×4 – 255 US$
Toyota Corolla – taxi – 190 US$
Toyota Alphard– 6 seater minibus – 225 US$
Hire Car To Kilwa
We offer the following vehicle rental rates to Kilwa from Dar; please note these are one way prices, including driver and fuel:
Toyota Prado – large 4×4 – 255 US$
Toyota Corolla – taxi – 190 US$
Toyota Alphard– 6 seater minibus – 225 US$
What To Do In Kilwa
Seafood
Savor fresh seafood delights, a specialty cuisine offered at our lodge.
Hippo Pools
Venture to nearby Hippo Pools for exciting and adventurous excursions.
Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins
Deep Sea Fishing
Embark on thrilling deep-sea fishing adventures departing from our shores.
Nyerere National Park
Explore the wonders of Selous Game Reserve, easily accessible from here.
Snorkelling
Discover vibrant underwater worlds with guided snorkeling excursions available.
Kayak
Experience coastal wonders freely with complimentary access to kayaks.
Paddle Board
Enjoy tranquil waters with complimentary paddleboard access provided to guests.
Community
Proudly sponsoring NGO KIYODEA, we support education, medical care and the Kilwa orphanage
Kivinje
Experience serene coastal charm, traditional fishing villages, and breathtaking sunsets.
Beach
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