Fumba Beach Lodge in Fumba, Zanzibar

Fumba Beach lodge situated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and secluded beaches is a luxurious and peaceful hideaway, offering a perfect blend of casual elegance and a friendly, first class service. There are 26 whitewashed Zanzibar style bungalows with their own verandas scattered along the beach ensuring private views of the Indian Ocean. Just 30 minutes southwest of Zanzibar’s historic capital Stone Town, with its magnificent architecture and ancient culture, the Lodge is concealed well away from the busy tourist areas, making it the perfect venue for enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this tropical island paradise. Three naturally formed coves protect the beaches around the lodge and provide seclusion and tranquillity. With the personalised warm service of our Zanzibar staff and the tranquil atmosphere, Fumba Beach Lodge will fulfil all your dreams.

Fumba Beach Lodge is a small scale, peaceful hideaway set on one of Zanzibar’s most secluded beaches. The essence of Fumba Beach Lodge is privacy, space, relaxation, nature and attention to detail. Dream, swim, dive, walk amongst tropical gardens, or have a special romantic occasion in one of the many secluded spots. On the property we’ve created several private decks, veranda’s and little hide aways, to ensure a quiet and private environment for the ultimate romantic holiday.

The lodge is located on a the Fumba Beach peninsula, in the Menai Bay Conservation Area. This is both a large marine haven, and an eco-project. The Fumba peninsula is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty since 1998, by the World Wild Life Federation. Fumba Beach Lodge is a 30-50 minute drive over bumpy track from Zanzibar’s capital, Stone Town or from Zanzibar Airport.

The Lodge is a small scale resort and has 26 en-suite rooms, mostly large en-suite doubles. It offers four luxury suites with bath and outside shower and 2 Baobab suites, cradled in ancient trees with outside bathrooms and direct beach access. Informal, ‘no frills’ accommodation (no TV, no phone and somewhat out-dated air-conditioning and inevitable bug issues) should not deter from the charm of the overall package offered by Fumba Beach Lodge. Rooms are comfortable, and though by some standards this hotel could be seen as needing some modernisation, exotic and large outside bathrooms and beautiful views, accompanied by an overwhelming proximity to nature justify its lack of Western perfection. Bungalows with ocean views are the most popular suites. All of our rooms are privately located within walking distance from the main buildings. All of them have king size double beds, tea/coffee making facilities, mosquito nets, room safes, in room libraries, desks, fans, top-quality bed linen and duvets for the very occasional chilly nights.

Deluxe Rooms

These large, light rooms all have an en suite bathroom, fans, king size beds and a private veranda. 12 of the Deluxe Rooms have a phenomenal view over the ocean, the so called Sea View Deluxe Rooms. In front of these rooms you will find a stretch of beach with sun loungers and hammocks with shade provided by the palm trees and umbrellas. The other 8 Deluxe Rooms have a magnificent view on the lush gardens; these are the Garden View Deluxe Rooms. Some of the Deluxe Rooms are adjoining, which makes them a perfect option for small groups and families with children.

Luxury Suites

The four luxury suites all have an en suite bathroom with a bath, a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired outside shower, overlooking the ocean with direct access to the beach, a private roof terrace and king size beds. A special feature is the private deck with hammock located in front of the rooms.

Baobab Suites

For the ultimate extravagance, spoil yourself in one of the two lodgings cradled around a 900 year old baobab tree. Their complete bathrooms are open to the elements and those two suites have direct access to the beach. The private deck with hammock is a nice feature that offers unlimited, private sunbathing. The Baobab Suites are also known as the Honeymoon Suites.

The reef itself has the most beautiful leaf coral that looks like a rose garden, finger corals, elkhorn coral, table coral, many types of soft corals, mushroom coral, leather coral, sea wips and sea pens, anemones, gorgonian coral, barrel, fan, tube and finger sponges.

If you are here between August and October you may be lucky enough to see a humpback whale breach the water or jump entirely out of the sea!  During that time as well you can often hear the humpback whales’ song beneath the surface, a moment you will not forget!

Situated in the south of Zanzibar, Fumba Water Sports is located on the doorstep of the Menai Bay Conservation Area, a pristine section of marine coast protected from damaging commercial fishing practises. The Bay is surrounded by various secluded coral atoll islands and is home to Ukombe Reef, a vibrant collision of hard and soft corals spanning 8 k in length. Thousands of marine-life species fill the crystal clear waters and depending on the season you could see Clown Fish, Bluespotted Sting Rays, Africana Nudibranchs, Moray Eels, Bottlenose Dolphins and Humpback Whales all in one trip.

At Fumba Water Sports we offer a variety of services and can cater all services to your specific interests and needs. Our staff are friendly and trained to the highest Padi standards. They have extensive knowledge of the local area and are passionate about the beauty Menai Bay has to offer. We strive to provide a variety of water activities so that all guests can experience what this unique area has to offer.

Diving and Courses

Plunge into the wonders of Menai Bay to get a closer look at the beauty with a scuba dive. Perfect for the advanced or beginner diver, the protected waters of Menai Bay range in depth from 5 to 35 meters. The wide variety of sites ensures that every dive sees something new, and includes drifts along reef walls, a sea mountain and coral gardens. Our Scuba Pro and Aqualung equipment is serviced and maintained to the highest standards and comes in all shapes and sizes.

Courses:  For those who are beginning to discover the adventure of scuba diving, or those looking to upgrade their certification, we offer a number of internationally recognised Padi Scuba Diving Courses with our experienced Padi Trained Instructor.

Fumba Beach Lodge’s open-air restaurant serve a tantalising array of expertly prepared dishes including local specialities, the freshest seafood and traditional international cuisine in a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. Our well-trained staffs provides a friendly, professional service and take the greatest care to look after all our guests, young or old, whatever their tastes. Also, Fumba Beach Lodge has dhow fum barn its unique beach bar which constructed from an authentic Zanzibar dhow. Situated under an enormous baobab on a seaside cliff, you will be absorbed by the idyllic setting to watch the sunset. The food offered at Fumba is locally sourced and various. Vegetables and herbs are grown on the lodge’s land. Food is of a high-standard. Among other things, the restaurant is renowned for seafood and traditional Swahili dishes. It is possible to ask to eat dinner on the beach; staff will set you a table. Both food and wine are very reasonably priced. There is also a beach bar offering drinks and Tapas. Vegetarian food options are available.

We are using only the best ingredients which flourish under the African sun, such as: fresh herbs, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini and carrots, and the most sun ripened succulent tomatoes you have ever tasted. Here on the Fumba Peninsula we have some of the most fertile soils on Zanzibar, giving us the most amazing, sweet, ripe tropical fruits: mangos, bananas, coconuts, jackfruits, passion fruit, and oranges. Right on our doorstep from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, our neighbours, the fisherman catch the most succulent tunas, snappers, barracuda’s, lobsters, prawns, and crabs. All of this fresh produce and seafood is delivered to us on a daily basis, and has been for many years now.

Always with a smile and a song our chefs start early in the morning chopping, grilling, baking, and cooking. Throughout the day, despite the searing heat of Africa, they provide us with one of the best meals on the island. Zanzibar is synonymous with spices, brought to us by the wonderful women of Fumba Village who use them in their local dishes. Initially they showed us how to cook with spices and gave us inspiration for the mixture of African and Mediterranean cuisine that we provide, and in the process, gave us a respect for the ingredients.

The resort boasts both a spa and a pool, as with all of Western Zanzibar it is difficult to swim in the sea at low tide. The spa area is small, but pleasant and the massage and Jacuzzi come highly recommended. The pool is well suited to the size of the accommodation and is in good condition. The onsite dive centre offers diving, dive courses and snorkelling.

A wedding ceremony at Fumba Beach Lodge has been created for those couples who wish to celebrate their special day in tropical romance, simple yet elegant. While you relax and enjoy the serene surroundings, the lodge will arrange every detail of your wedding. The ceremony takes place late afternoon on a deck overlooking the Menai Bay, under a tastefully decorated palm leave arch with fresh flowers from Fumba’s beautiful garden facing the turquoise tropics of the Indian Ocean, hosted by a local Pastor or the Regional Commissioner of Zanzibar.

After the “I Do’s”, a honeymoon surprise awaits you in your room, including an arrangement of canapés and sparkling wine. In the evening a private and intimate dinner will be arranged on the beach, under the starry skies of East Africa. After dinner a wedding cake, prepared by our own Chef, will be presented to you. The following day you are invited for a private spa evening, where the two of you can relax with a delightful couples massage followed by a Jacuzzi session while enjoying a bottle of sparkling wine. Then indulge in a 4-course honeymoon meal, privately set up on the terrace in the spa next to the magnificent Baobab tree.

Or set off late morning at leisure for an exquisite private honeymoon snorkelling trip on one of Fumba‘s local dhows, sailing over the Menai Bay, visiting various snorkelling sites or the secluded beaches of the Komando islands. Enjoy a picnic lunch accompanied by a bottle of light crispy wine while floating over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

There is not really a bad or good time to go, but almost anytime it suits you. However there are two main seasons in Zanzibar. A High or Standard season is usually between June and March when you can expect Zanzibar to be very popular among worldwide tourists. Rainy season is usually during April and May when the heavy, but short rains can often occur, but it’s also the season when it’s the least crowded.

In Zanzibar there are many activities you can do.

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