Sazani Beach Lodge
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Sazani, a hidden gem. Taken from the old Swahili term “left over” with its rocky terrain, no good for farming, the long tides tricky for fishing, and facing Eastwards we have a drier/windier climate than the western coasts. Shazani, the areas geographical name, was seen as undesirable. But it has a charm, and we have a vision, welcome to, our wanderers wonder.
Our once family beach house, built in the 1990’s, opened her doors for travellers in 1996, with a heritage of 3 generations, providing a warm welcome escape, with its elevated views, sense of calm, natural surroundings, and homely hospitality, in a unique private lodge setting.
Sazani Beach has a strong sustainability ethos, embracing eco-tourism practices, ensuring we coexist with local communities without adding to the strain of their resources. Water works on a quasi-electric and gravity pressure system, ensuring water in times of low/no electricity. All our power is renewable, so we DO NOT have AC, TV or fridges in rooms. Instead we have fans, a prevailing sea breeze, & strong WIFI.
Constructed and furnished using local materials and methods as much as possible, and curated with tidal treasures and personal touches , adding to it’s rustic charm.
We limit use of plastic to the absolute minimum, our water is filtered and available by bottle refills or, served in glass bottles, those with refillable bottles, bring them!.
The coffee and Ylang Ylang soap bars are artistically made and sourced locally, by a neighbouring woman’s cooperative.
Our food is sourced locally and responsibly, with our meals combining Zanzibar spice island cuisine and inspiration, from our family’s travels.
Fresh water is becoming scarce on the island so we DO NOT have a pool. Instead we have the ocean and an award winning beach, lagoon and sandbanks on our doorstep.
