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Lodge · Zanzibar
Nungwi Dreams
Located on the northern tip of Nungwi, Zanzibar's highest-rated and most pristine beach, Nungwi Dreams is an ocean-facing hotel that seamlessly blends modern architecture with subtle Swahili influences. Nungwi Dreams provides a perfect base for exploring Zanzibar's many attractions while offering a unique barefoot luxury experience. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, half board, full board, or all-inclusive options, enjoying a fully-serviced hotel with a restaurant.
From $200 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Zanzibar
Nungwi Dreams
From $200 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowLocated on the northern tip of Nungwi, Zanzibar's highest-rated and most pristine beach, Nungwi Dreams is an ocean-facing hotel that seamlessly blends modern architecture with subtle Swahili influences. Nungwi Dreams provides a perfect base for exploring Zanzibar's many attractions while offering a unique barefoot luxury experience. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, half board, full board, or all-inclusive options, enjoying a fully-serviced hotel with a restaurant.
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About the lodge
An overview of Nungwi Dreams .
Located on the northern tip of Nungwi, Zanzibar's highest-rated and most pristine beach, Nungwi Dreams is an ocean-facing hotel that seamlessly blends modern architecture with subtle Swahili influences. Nungwi Dreams provides a perfect base for exploring Zanzibar's many attractions while offering a unique barefoot luxury experience. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, half board, full board, or all-inclusive options, enjoying a fully-serviced hotel with a restaurant.
Highlights
- White sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise water
- 360-degree viewpoint from the SKYBAR
- Multiple activities
- Cultural visits and Spice Town visit
You Should Know
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 0 to 3 years: Accommodated in a cot on a complimentary basis when sharing with adults. A maximum of 2 cots per room.
Children 4 to 13 years: Accommodated at a 50% supplement of the adult sharing rate. Standard rates apply for adults.
Children not sharing with adults (occupying their own room) will be charged at the full adult rate.
The Details
The hotel offers 57 luxurious rooms and a villa, all equipped with seating areas, modern bathrooms featuring monsoon rain showers, and state-of-the-art technology. Guests can enjoy two large infinity pools and a spacious deck leading directly to the beach.
Accommodation
Presidential Villa:
A luxury four-bedroom villa with a private pool and three large terraces. It includes three sea-facing rooms and one garden-view room, with a total area of approximately 600 square meters. This includes a balcony, two terraces, and a rooftop terrace with a private pool, a large lounge, and a kitchenette.
12 Beach Front Rooms:
Beachfront and beach-facing rooms with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies.
21 Sea View Rooms:
Luxury sea-facing rooms, approximately 50 square meters, with en-suite bathrooms, walkout balconies, or private terrace areas.
23 Standard Rooms:
Luxurious, modern, and spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Dining
Nungwi Dreams Restaurant:
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this restaurant serves fresh local produce and a fusion of local and international cuisine.
Pool Patio and Bar:
Offers gorgeous ocean views and a relaxing atmosphere.
SKYBAR Zanzibar:
The highest point in Zanzibar, providing a 360-degree view.
Friday Seafood BBQ Night:
Enjoy fresh seafood, local beverages, and exotic African rhythms in an island-style BBQ setting.
Activities and Attractions
Sea Turtle Conservation Pond:
Feed and swim with green turtles in their natural saltwater lagoon at a nearby conservation project.
Beaches:
Enjoy Zanzibar's renowned beaches with white sand and turquoise waters.
Kite Surfing:
Experience the excitement of kite surfing on the Indian Ocean.
Snorkeling:
Explore over 350 fish species in top snorkeling sites.
Diving:
Dive at Zanzibar's premier sites near Nungwi and Mnemba Island, home to humpback whales and other marine life.
Mnemba Island:
Visit a marine reserve with diverse wildlife, including turtles, whales, dolphins, and coral reef fish.
Jozani Forest:
Discover Zanzibar's only National Park, home to the Red Colobus monkey, Zanzibar Leopard, and various butterflies and birds.
Prison Island:
See Giant Tortoises and enjoy snorkeling, along with a historical tour of the island.
Deep Sea Fishing:
Fish in top deep-sea grounds between Zanzibar and Pemba.
Spice Tours:
Tour spice farms, sampling Zanzibar's famous spices, followed by an authentic lunch.
Stone Town:
Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Site's narrow alleys, lined with houses, shops, bazaars, and mosques, showcasing a blend of cultures.
Price Includes
Breakfast and accommodation
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 11 Jan 2027
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Half Board — Daily breakfast and dinner
$200
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Half Board — Daily breakfast and dinner
$190
per person · night
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Half Board — Daily breakfast and dinner
$260
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Nungwi Dreams is the Zanzibar beach extension for the Simbavati Tanzania safari itineraries, combining your Serengeti safari with three to five nights on the north coast. The extension is priced per person sharing, based on a minimum of two adults sharing, and includes flights from the Serengeti airstrip to Zanzibar and on to Kilimanjaro, private road transfers to and from the hotel, all-inclusive accommodation, a Stone Town Tour and a Spice Tour. A minimum of three nights applies for travel from 20 December to 4 January; child and single-traveller rates are available on request.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome. Those aged 0 to 3 years stay complimentary in a cot when sharing with adults, to a maximum of two cots per room, while children of 4 to 13 years sharing with adults are charged at 50 per cent of the adult sharing rate. Children occupying their own room are charged at the full adult rate, and all child arrangements are confirmed on request.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Nungwi Dreams, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
- Child rates
- Children of all ages welcome. 0–3 years: complimentary in a cot when sharing with adults (max 2 cots per room). 4–13 years: 50% supplement of adult sharing rate. Children in their own room charged full adult rate.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Child Policy is noted as "On Request". Single adults sharing with children are charged at the single rate with a child supplement applied. The Presidential Villa (four bedrooms, plunge pool, rooftop lounge, max 12 persons) is ideal for families and small groups; Standard Beach Front Rooms accommodate a maximum of 3 persons.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Nungwi Dreams backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Our travel agent Kate Harrington provided excellent service throughout the booking process. She was quick to respond to my questions, provided clear proposals with transparent pricing, and was easy to work with even through weekends and holidays. She was able to propose lodges and hold the availabilities for us while our vacation planning evolved. She is reassuring and clear in her communication style. Thank you Kate, for making the booking process easier!"
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Nungwi Dreams : multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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