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Pemba Lodge Ltd.

Shamiani Island, Kiweni (Shamiani) 3361, Tanzania
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Arusha
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Shamiani Island where Pemba Lodge is located was a surprise. I thought I know Pemba Island fairly well, but when on our recent Pemba sailing trip we anchored in the bay close to Shamiani on the South-East we could not believe our eyes. It was out of this world. We were so awed by the place and the waters that... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
10 May 2013

There is not a lot I can say with regards your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed all the aspects of your stay on the Island and from your comments we seem to have most things right. I might use your top 10 things to do list on our website and facebook. Thank you again for taking the... More

nairobi
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Ideal setting for a few days de-stressing. If your ideal is a deserted beach, fascinating rock-pooling and snorkelling and excellent food and service then look no further. Kayaking through the mangroves is delightful and the accommodation lives up to its 'eco' billing. I stayed five days during the short rains and only had one wet day.

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear Catherine, We are delighted to learn that your enjoyed your recent stay with us. Wet season here is often as you describe and when it rains it usually clears to beautiful skies soon afterwards, quite unlike people's preconceptions of it, and everything is fresh and green. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. More

Cph
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Wonderfully relaxing beach paradise. If you like falling of the map then this is for you. People told us Pemba was a must-go whilst visiting Zanzibar and they were not wrong. It is another world. We spent 2 nights at Chumbe afterwards (it must be said that the bungalows there are very special & probably the best part of that... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
3 April 2013

Dear Nick, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on your New Year stay with us here at Pemba Lodge. It is always rewarding to hear when guests have enjoyed our lodge and services and to receive affirmation that we are on the right track in our vision of providing an affordable eco-friendly experience. I will... More

Stockholm, Sweden
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

My husband and I stayed here in December 2012 for five nights, six days. We had really been looking forward to just relax in the sun and swimming. Unfortunately, we have not much positive to say about this place. During the time we stayed there, it was NEVER high tide; we could not swim for six days. At best, the... More

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4south, Owner at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
21 February 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your December stay with us. We take the satisfaction of our guests most seriously and in this case it is quite clear that we have failed. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please be assured I will personally look into all the issues raised with our Manager... More

Durban, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

I returned to Pemba Lodge for another family holiday in my favorite, untouched island paradise. A lovely summer holiday away from the busy city life where you can soak up the sunshine, enjoy the tranquil setting and do lots of exploring of the island, surrounding mangroves, sea and coral reefs. There have been noticable improvements in the help and understanding... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

My wife and I spent amazing 5 nights at the Eco lodge, we cannot speak highly enough of our experience. The service by Mr Ali and Mr Tila was attentive but, not entrusive. Chief Ali's cooking was outstanding with local ingredients. The fresh crab meal is one we never forget, cooked to perfection! Activities - fishing, sea kayaking, and snokneling... More

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Dodoma
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Pemba Lodge is a superb place that gets you away from it all. In a authentic African setting we enjoyed an almost private beach, great seafood, wonderful snorkeling and kayaking in a blue lagoon. The staff is very friendly and they will make sure you will enjoy your stay. Pemba itself is very picturesque and more beautiful than Zanzibar (Unguja).... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
28 December 2012

Dear F.K. Thank you for your positive comments, myself and the rest of the Pemba lodge team always appreciate the feedback from our guests. We are more than pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you. Nassor Maharouky Owner. More

Latina, Italy
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Spent a week in this little, secluded paradise. We were searching for a quite place to relax. We wanted an hideaway, far from discos - cars - beach-boys - ringing phones ... ...and we have got much more. Lovely people, simple genuine delicious meals, clean accommodation, stunning view from the bungalow, long desert beach to walk (during the day and... More

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4south, Inhaber at Pemba Lodge Ltd., responded to this review
18 October 2012

Thank you for reviewing Pemba Lodge! We have taken a leap of faith to build an eco lodge on this beautiful and very remote beach, knowing that we have to put our hearts fully into the project to make it work – and we did exactly that. To see our guests enjoying their stay so much is a wonderful reward... More

Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

After a few days on Ungunja we took the ferry to Pemba. There we we're picked up by a friendly taxi driver and brought to a small fishing harbour at the Southend of the island. Here a small boat was waiting for us with a coconut for some refreshment. We left the harbour and after a stunning 15 min boat... More

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Doha
2 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

After almost two weeks vacation on Unguja (Zanzibar), we decided to stay three nights at the less touristy sister island Pemba. As we had stayed at the eco-resort Chumbe island right off the island of Unguja, we wanted to continue our holidays in a similar eco-friendly style and were more than pleased with our choice. Pemba Lodge is located on... More

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Address: Shamiani Island, Kiweni (Shamiani) 3361, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Pemba Island > Kiweni (Shamiani)
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Kiweni (Shamiani)
Price range (per night): INR12,293 - 23,543
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Pemba Lodge, situated on the remote and beautiful Shamiani Island off Pemba, Zanzibar’s sister island.It is Pemba’s first true eco-lodge ... more   less 
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