Relax and hide yourself away for a barefoot romantic

Relax and hide yourself away for a barefoot romantic or family
holiday in Zanzibar … Gaze dreamily at the endless Indian Ocean views
from the pool … Chill out in the shade of luxuriant tropical gardens …
Karibuni / Welcome to Shooting Star Lodge!
A simple, beautiful, tranquil slice of paradise exclusively for you!
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LOCATION
Just 40 km/1-hour drive from Stone
Town on the Northeast Coast, The
Shooting Star Lodge is nestled on a
headland
amidst
lush
tropical
gardens with breathtaking panoramic
views across the Indian Ocean.
The hotel is beautifully isolated at
the very northern end of Kiwengwa
beach well away from other resorts.
This is a perfect destination for
guests looking for peace, tranquility
and relaxation.
ACCOMMODATION
Our choice of accommodation includes comfortable villas with private pools,
cottages with verandas overlooking the ocean, and comfortable lodge rooms with
terraces opening onto the garden.
Monsoon Villas
Our two villas, Kusi and Kaskazi are set on the crest of the hill apart from the main
hotel guest rooms. Each villa is laid out on 3 floors with 2 bedrooms (each with its
own bathroom), a roof terrace and a private swimming pool, set amidst a tropical
garden. They are furnished with stunning traditional Zanzibar furniture and batik
linen.
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From the roof of the villa, panoramic 360 degree views sweeping across the coral
reef and the island interior can be enjoyed from the many sitting areas. There is
also an inbuilt tub to enjoy a romantic bath and a fully netted bed so that the
fabulous star filled night sky can be enjoyed. Both villas have ceiling fans as well
as being fully air conditioned. Tea/Coffee facilities as well as a mini-fridge are
available in each villa. Hair-dryer is also at guest’s disposal.
Sea View Cottages
Our eleven sea view cottages are spacious en-suite rooms, built in keeping with
traditional Zanzibari styles of architecture with airy, high-beamed ceilings, large
windows, ceiling fan and air conditioning. All have traditionally carved wooden
Zanzibari beds, with beautifully mosquito net canopies and matching batik bed
covers, along with coconut wood wall mirrors and other hand-made teak wood
furniture. Every cottage has its own private veranda.
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Four of our sea view cottages are set out on two levels and are ideal for families.
The ground floor has a large, air-conditioned double bedroom with en suite shower
room. A small staircase leads up to a twin children's room in the roof space,
sharing bathroom and toilet facilities with the room downstairs.
Two sea view cottages are interconnected and can easily be allocated to families.
Garden Lodge Rooms
Our three garden lodge rooms are smaller and more simply furnished, with
Zanzibari beds. They have air conditioning and ceiling fans and are also en-suite.
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All rooms have mosquito nets, wall
lights, bedside lamps, electric ceiling
fans and air conditioning. Our
bathrooms are equipped with overhead
showers with hot and cold running
water.
Guests can store their personal
belongings in a traditional Zanzibari
chest (padlock provided) or can handle
their valuables at the Reception (safe
deposit in the Manager’s Office).
The pathways between cottages and
down the steps to the beach are all
sand (no shoes required!) and also
illuminated at night for guests' safety
and comfort.
We provide on request hair dryer as
well as plug adaptor.
RESTAURANT | BAR | INFINITY POOL
Our restaurant has a long-standing reputation for African fine food, a cozy,
intimate atmosphere and warm friendly service. Our Chef specializes in local
seafood, grills and traditional Zanzibari cuisine. We cater for all kind of special
food requirements.
Monsoon Bar and Restaurant
This is the place where guests take all
their meals. As a Boutique Hotel, we are
proud to offer our guests a unique and
personal service. Our aim is to introduce
to our guests all the flavors of Africa by
using local and home-made products.
For this reason, there is no buffet at
Shooting Star. We offer “à la carte”
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Adjoining to the bar and restaurant, and overlooking the pool area, is a
comfortable traditional sitting area (baraza). Every day, guests are welcome for a
pre-dinner cocktail.
Star Fish Beach Bar
It is the perfect place to sip a fresh and healthy juice during the day.
Complimentary Tea/Coffee is served during the afternoon.
The Monsoon Beach Bar is also the venue for our famous Seafood BBQ.
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Infinity Pool
Located on the cliff some ten meters above the beach, our infinity pool has
spectacular views over the beach and the Indian Ocean beyond. It is the perfect
place to chill out on a traditional lounger (kamba) under a coconut tree and
experience the Zanzibari “pole pole” style during your holiday!
And if you are lucky enough, you will see plenty of African shooting stars when
comes the night … Make a wish!
SHOOTING STAR SPA
The Shooting Star Spa is the ideal place
for pampering oneself and regenerate
mind, body and soul! Holiday is the
perfect time to take care of oneself. All
our spa treatments will give ultimate
relaxation and physical well-being!
Set on the cliff, aired by the cool ocean
breeze, our Spa Therapist offers
massages, body scrubs, facial, manicure
and pedicure as well as depilation.
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ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
There is lots of things to do in Zanzibar … Everything can be arranged directly with
Shooting Star upon arrival. Here is a list of excursions/activities not to be missed:
 Discovery of Zanzibar: spice tour, visit of the Stone Town, Jozani Forest,
and Sultans ruins
 Local dhow sailing along the Northeast Coast
 Snorkeling and scuba diving in Mnemba Atoll (PADI dive centres nearby)
 Kitesurfing (kitesurf school nearby)
 Traditional fishing trips with local fishermen (Kiwengwa) or deep sea fishing
(Nungwi)
 Unforgettable Safari Blue (Fumba)
 Various watersports activities such as parasailing, jet ski, waterski,
wakeboard, kneeboard, fly fish, banana boat, ringos (Nungwi)
 Zanzibar from the sky in ultra-light crafts
SPECIAL HONEYMOONERS
It is always a great pleasure to welcome newlyweds at Shooting Star Lodge. We
want to make their stay with us very special. Spending a Honeymoon at Shooting
Star Lodge is a real treat not to be missed!
SPECIAL WEDDING
Shooting Star Lodge is one of the best magical places in Zanzibar where the venue
of a wedding can be celebrated.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Arrival / Departure Time: check-in 12:30 / check-out 10:30
Currencies: TZ Shilling, US Dollar, Euro, GB Pound
Credit Card: Visa and Mastercard (surcharge 5%)
Language: Kiswahili, English, French
Child Policy: no age restriction
Room Service: complimentary room service
Laundry Service: at extra cost
Pool/Beach Towel: available in rooms and at the pool (free of charge)
Internet Access (wireless): USD 5.00 (in main building only)
Complimentary Afternoon Tea/Coffee: served at the Star Fish Beach Bar and
Monsoon Lounge
Library and games: at guests’ disposal (baraza)
Boutique: Zanzibar curios and sundries
Information Desk: transfers, excursions/activities
CONTACT DETAILS
Shooting Star Lodge
PO BOX 3076
Kiwengwa, Zanzibar
TANZANIA
Email
shootingstarlodge@gmail.com
Cell Phone
+255.777.41.41.66
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INDIAN OCEAN
Pool
Beach
Bar
Beach: sun beds + makuti umbrellas
15
Spa
14
12
11
Restaurant
Bar
Lounge
Resting
Place
7
2
6
10
1
4
3
5
9
8
Reception
Boutique
Manager Office
Room 10, 11, 12 = Garden Lodge Room
Room 14 = Sea View Family Cottage (1 level)
Room 5, 8, 9, 15 = Sea View Family Cottage (2 levels)
Room 1 + 2 = Sea View Cottage Double (interconnected)
Room 3, 4, 6, 7 = Sea View Cottage Double
Kaskazi + Kusi = Monsoon Villa (Suite)
Pool
Pool
Kaskazi
Kusi
SHOOTING STAR LODGE | KIWENGWA | ZANZIBAR | www.shootingstarlodge.com