Shooting Star Lodge
Coconut Island Paradise
For a thousand years, Zanzibar was one of the world’s crossroads of trade, with Persians, Arabs and Europeans attracted to its exotic exports. Zanzibar’s history can be seen within the cuisine and décor of the island’s accommodations. The east coast of Zanzibar is lined with powder-white beaches which look out towards a long barrier reef, about a half mile offshore. Inland there's a coastal strip of coconut palms within which there are small fishing villages and a variety of places to stay. Shooting Star Lodge stands on top of a coral cliff, affording stunning views of the powdery-white Kiwengwa Beach. Built to an extremely high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white limewashed walls, high beamed ceilings and large windows, each of the accommodation’s 16 villas and sea view cottages contain beautifully hand-carved Zanzibari beds draped with tailored mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms, beautiful batik bed covers, coconut wood wall mirrors, hand-made teak wood furniture and private terraces with sitting areas to enjoy views of the gardens, pool and ocean. The main areas consist of the central lounge, complete with cushion covered booths on either side of a walkway leading to the infinity pool, the bar where guests congregate before and after dinner for a few drinks from the well stocked bar, and the dining area with options to dine under a thatched roof or in the open air. Water and adventure activities as well as touring of Stone Town, the Jozani Forest, or Prison Island and the Spice Tours can also be arranged at a supplementary cost. Please advise if you are interested in additional activities and we will confirm availability and pricing.
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Accommodation Details
- Price: From $188 per person per night
- Location: Eastern Africa, Tanzania
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- Age Minimum: 0 years old
- # of Beds: 32 beds
- Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi
- Type: Beach/Coastal, Luxury B&B
- Includes: Rates include: accommodation, meals
Activities at this Accommodation
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Cultural Connection
A True Taste of Local Culture
Get a better understanding with another culture. You're invited in to connect with a completely different lifestyle…a rare opportunity in life.
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Curios/Fine Art Shopping
Bring a Little of Africa Home
Bring home a piece of Africa, whether it's a small momento or an incredible piece of art that captures how you feel in this incredible environment.
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Dive/Snorkel
There is a different world waiting for you below the surface, and safaris there can be much more colorful.
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Educational Excursion
Learn fascinating facts and understand the bigger picture. Knowledge can make safari viewing even more enthralling.
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Family Friendly Activities
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Fishing
What lies underneath the water's surface? Wild and wonderous species of fish you may never have seen before.
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Historical Stone Town Tour
Zanzibar's Rich History
It is a wonderful introduction of Zanzibar that gives you the feeling of the rich cultural heritage. One gets a comprehensive view, history and walk of the Stone Town. Magnificent architecture, narrow alleys, sand and stone ancient built houses where some of them are over 200 Years old that have Arab/Indian carved wooden doors. This tour begins at the main City market which was opened in 1904, where tropical fruits, vegetables, spices and fresh fish from the island are sold. Our next stop will be at the Anglican Church of Christ built by Bishop Steers in 1873 on the site where slaves were being auctioned. close
It is a wonderful introduction of Zanzibar that gives you the feeling of the rich cultural heritage. One gets a comprehensive view, history and walk of the Stone Town. Magnificent architecture, narrow alleys, sand and stone ancient built houses where some of them are over 200 Years old that have Arab/Indian carved wooden doors. This tour...read more
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Jozani Forest Tour
A Rare Monkey Rendevous
The Jozani Forest lies 20 miles southeast of Zanzibar Town. It is the only remaining natural forest on Unguja island where long ago you could find leopards and antelopes. At present it is the habitat for the Red Colobus Monkeys and the Blue Sykes Monkey. The Red Colobus monkey is one of the most endangered and rarest species on this planet. The Red Colobus monkeys that are found in this forest are very friendly and love to be photographed and can be viewed at close quarters by the help of your guide. Other interesting features in this forest include the coastal evergreen bushland, mangrove forest, saline grassland and ground water forest, though these may require longer walks to reach. close
The Jozani Forest lies 20 miles southeast of Zanzibar Town. It is the only remaining natural forest on Unguja island where long ago you could find leopards and antelopes. At present it is the habitat for the Red Colobus Monkeys and the Blue Sykes Monkey. The Red Colobus monkey is one of the most endangered and rarest species on this...read more
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Spa Service
Treat yourself to a spa service. It's a great way to feel civilized in between wild experiences.
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Spice Tour
Exotic Interest
The primary objective of this tour is to give you a complete picture as to why this beautiful island is known as "The Spice Island." The tour starts with a drive through a profusion of greenery in the countryside seeing, smelling and tasting a variety of spices and mouth-watering tropical seasonal fruits such as jack fruit, pineapple, banana, green coconut juice, dourian, love apple, litche, soursop etc. The process of harvesting spices such as cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, vanilla, and nutmeg is as exotic as the flavor. A full tour involves much more than spices, and you will also have a chance to see the iodine plant, heena bush, ylang-ylang, the lipstick tree, cocoa, and coffee trees. close
The primary objective of this tour is to give you a complete picture as to why this beautiful island is known as "The Spice Island." The tour starts with a drive through a profusion of greenery in the countryside seeing, smelling and tasting a variety of spices and mouth-watering tropical seasonal fruits such as jack fruit, pineapple,...read more
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