Fundu Lagoon is a small, private eco-resort on Pemba Island, off Zanzibar, Tanzania. Here you can sit on your own terrace and look out over the Indian Ocean. The island offers formidable conditions for diving and one is a PADI 5-star Dive Resort. If you have a dream of swimming with whalesharks – you can do that here! This is also a paradise for those who love fishing. .
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Fundu Lagoon is a “barefoot paradise” where you can easily feel like Robinson Crusoe – here you are far from the rest of the world. The perfect place to just let time go by, relax and enjoy life.
Fundu Lagoon’s main building is located under a large thatched roof. Here is a nice breeze in the evening and the view of the sea is beautifully mesmerising. All meals are served here – or out on the hotel’s pier. Some meals can be served down on the beach …
It is indeed something truly unique about sitting here looking across the Indian Ocean enjoying fresh fruit, freshly harvested local vegetables or a cup of coffee. The cuisine is a mix of Swahili dishes and more international dishes.
Stay in a Tented Suite – either on the beach or on a small ridge a little further away from the beach. All suites are connected to the rest of the hotel via a small path system.
The lodge has a fully equipped PADI 5 star diving center. For example, you can take over Misali Island, with the most beautiful beach and great opportunities for diving or snorkeling. Or go on a boat trip in a traditional Dhow boat, or on a coastal safari in a canoe through the mangrove forest.
Fundu Lagoon has a fantastic infinity pool – with accompanying bar. There is also a spa at the hotel.
Here at Fundu Lagoon there are also perfect conditions for sport fishing. You have a Cobra Cat who can take you out to sea for an unforgettable fishing trip. Please note that the International Game Fishing Association’s guidelines for ethical sport fishing are strictly followed.
Trip details
Ecorating: 4.0
Hotel standard: 4
When to travel: June – April
Airport: Pemba Island, Zanzibar (ZNZ ) via Dar Es Salaam.
Travel length: 7 nights or as long as you want
Price includes: Full board, water, tea and coffee, transfer to and from the airport
Price does not include: Travel insurance
Good to know about Tanzania
Travel ethics: To show respect for religion and culture, we recommend covering your shoulders and knees when moving outside the hotel. On the beach or on a boat trip, bikinis / swimming trunks are of course perfectly fine.
Visa: Visa required. You can get a tourist visa on arrival in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar. However, we recommend applying for a visa before the trip. Tourists can stay in Tanzania for a maximum of 3 months. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after entry into Tanzania.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Read more atStatens Serum Institut
Packing: Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen and a small flashlight.
Local currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Weather: Dar es Salaam on dmi.dk
Mobile coverage and internet: Yes, at the hotel you can be slow or down for periods.
Water: Clean water at the hotel.
Security: Tanzania is generally a safe destination.
Ecorating: 4.0
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Fundu Lagoon shares the island with the indigenous people of Pemba. The lodge feels like a part of the island and the local nature and culture. For example, you buy all your (organic) vegetables, fruit and fish from the local area.
Fundu has helped build a school, as well as helped dig a well – which was largely paid for by donations from guests at the hotel. Materials for the local school have been helped, such as books and bicycles for the teachers. Currently, the school is being expanded with more classrooms. The school performs annual health checks, and some children have received help with operations at a nearby hospital – partly sponsored by guests at the hotel but also by staff at the hotel.
Kids here will love equipment for sports, games, school supplies or toys. Please bring if you wish to donate.
By traveling to Fundu Lagoon, you are supporting the local community.
