Kilindi
Kilindi is owned and operated by the very reputable Elewana. Originally privately owned and built to be Zanzibar’s new big thing, Elewana have done a great job at keeping Kilindi a top property. Management has reformed Kilindi into one of the best accommodation options on Zanzibar. The pavilions are what make Kilindi, with two private plunge pools, massive bathrooms and bedrooms and great views. There is also a family pavilion and with the ever-increasing standard of service it’s certainly one of the top hotels on Zanzibar.
Kilindi is located on the North-West coast of Zanzibar about an hour’s drive from the airport and Stone Town. Zanzibar is only a 20 minute flight from Dar es Salaam.
Kilindi refers to its rooms as pavilions, which could be an understatement. Kilindi is designed to make wise use of all its space. Each pavilion consists of a seating area, two cooling plunge pools from which to soak in the views, a comfortable shaded baraza sun deck and an enormous wet-room with rain-shower. One of the plunge pools sits at the foot of the spacious bed to naturally cool the main room. The eco-designed rooms have domed roofs, that collect rain water to water the gardens and simultaneously reflecting the heat of the sun.
The 15 pavilions, spa and restaurant are dotted around the property exploiting the elevation and expanse, to ensure each unit has uninterrupted views over the beachfront. The plot has been logically landscaped to retain the natural appeal of the coastline that was here before the lodge was built, whilst the spa and each pavilion is enclosed within the walls of its own private tropical garden.
The restaurant, that looks over the sea and the 25 metre T-shaped infinity pool, has built a great reputation. Kilindi has an onsite spa with various treatments. All typical activities like diving, snorkelling, sailing trips, fishing and many more can be arranged from the lodge itself.
Kilindi is arguably one of the most romantic lodge on the island and is one of the best options for a Zanzibar honeymoon.
*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!