Tanzania - Places To Stay

Zanzibar Northeast Coast - Matemwe is a perfect mix of relaxation and excitement. Their suites are built from local materials in harmony with the surroundings, each with a personal touch and directly overlooking the Indian Ocean. Meals are served in their el-fresco restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. Buffet lunch offers a delicious mix of African & European flavours and dinner is a choice of main courses of meat, fish or vegetarian, although seafood is the true specialty of the house. Combine this all with its lush tropical gardens, massages and cocktails make Matemwe the ultimate tropical paradise.

Near Matemwe Village on the Northeast Coast, Zanzibar

Regular flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Selous to Zanzibar available. Matemwe is approximately a 1 hour drive from from Zanzibar Airport.

12 - Suites

£193 per person sharing in Low Season (generally Jan-Mar, Jun, Nov-mid Dec
£185 per person sharing in Peak Season (generally Jul-Oct and 2nd half Dec)
See also long stay discounts below

Full board accommodation
Coffee & tea
Water during meals
Guided reef & village walks

Children under 12 are not permitted

Various day tours around the island can be arranged incl Stone Town Tour, Spice Tour, Dhow Trips, Scuba Diving and Snorkelling. Guided village and reef walks offered at resort

Matemwe was established with strong consultation with the local village. Formal structured meetings are held regularly with the elders of the local community. A pathway through the lodge is used by local people and there is complete access to ancestral graveyards which are within the grounds and there is no restriction to the beach. Matemwe provides jobs for local people and buy local produce helping local communities benefit economically from tourism. The lodge is working with the community on a turtle hatching project as well as a schools project. They also support a child through school and provide English teaching at the local school.

The lodge is situated on the driest part of the island where there is real water scarcity. They have provided a pump to pump water from the nearest source which is a few miles away and this also provides water for the village. They rely on government systems for the removal of sewage and rubbish but have recycling, reusing and composting processes in place to reduce the amount of waste they produce. The lodge further minimises its environmental impacts by using solar power for lighting & hot water.

Tourism Concern's Sustainable Tourism Score for Matemwe: 7.3
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The lodge is closed from 1 Apr - 31 May

Long stay discounts (terms & conditions apply):

5 or more nights at Matemwe (or in combination with any other Asilia Lodge):
£185 per person sharing in Low Season
£216 per person sharing in Peak Season

8 or more nights (or in combination with any other Asilia Lodge):
£178 per person sharing in Low Season
£209 per person sharing in Peak Season