Unguja Lodge, Zanzibar

Old Feb 5th, 2010, 08:34 PM
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Unguja Lodge, Zanzibar

Has anyone stayed here lately? I've seen a couple of reports that sound good since I love snorkeling from the beach. We've also been looking at Pongwe beach. Can anyone compare these for us? Thanks so much for the help.

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Old Feb 6th, 2010, 01:41 PM
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I haven't stayed at Unguja Lodge, but have been to Pongwe twice and would highly recommend it. The beach is beautiful, the food is excellent and the price, reasonable.
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Old Feb 12th, 2010, 12:01 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation, Shaytay. Is there a big tidal effect at Pongwe (or can you basically swim all day)?
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Old Feb 12th, 2010, 12:59 PM
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The tide goes out a bit, but there is still plenty of water to swim in. They also have an infinity pool overlooking the bay, which is nice.
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The east coast of Zanzibar is tidal, so depending on the moon, tides come/go, where you can have lots of beach or none at all, but it's not all day.
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At Pongwe, I don't think the beach ever gets entirely covered, unlike places like the Shooting Star.
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Old Feb 13th, 2010, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for all the info. Pongwe is definitely on the short list. still checking out the Kendwa area and Ras Nungwi (although the Nungwi area seems pretty "resorty" and crowded).
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