Whitewashed domed villas on a cliff above Zanzibar's northern tip, among the island's original luxury addresses.
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Overview
Zanzibar's Northern Point
Set on a clifftop above Nungwi, where the currents keep the water free of seaweed year-round.
Kilindi Zanzibar occupies a low clifftop above the beach at the island's northern tip, near Nungwi, where ocean currents keep the water clear of the seaweed that affects parts of Zanzibar's east coast at low tide. Domed, whitewashed villas step down toward the water, each with a private plunge pool, in a design distinct from the Swahili-style architecture found at many other island properties. Its proximity to Nungwi's traditional dhow-building yards and vibrant sunset beach bars adds an active counterpoint to the resort's own quiet.
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Domed Villas
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Northern Tip Location
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Year-Round Clear Water
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Private Plunge Pool Per Villa
Suites
Whitewashed Domed Villas
Villas with distinctive domed architecture, each with a private plunge pool.
Domed Villa — Kilindi Zanzibar
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Distinctive Domed DesignWhitewashed dome architecture unlike the island's typical Swahili style.
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Private Plunge PoolsEach villa includes its own plunge pool overlooking the sea.
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Clear Water Year-RoundThe northern tip's currents keep the water free of seaweed.
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Nungwi Village AccessA short distance from traditional dhow-building yards and beach bars.
Experiences
Nungwi's Northern Tip
Clear water, dhow-building traditions and lively sunset beach bars define the area.
Ocean
Year-Round Swimming
Clear water unaffected by tidal seaweed, unlike much of the island.
Culture
Traditional Dhow Building
Visits to Nungwi's working dhow boat-building yards.
Ocean
Sunset Beach Bars
Nungwi's lively beachfront bars, a short distance from the resort.
Dining
Cliffside Dining
Meals are served overlooking the sea from the resort's clifftop position.
01The main clifftop restaurant
02A bar overlooking the ocean
03Fresh seafood specialities
04In-villa dining on request
Clifftop Terrace — Kilindi Zanzibar
Location
Nungwi Peninsula
Zanzibar's northern tip, known for clear water and traditional dhow building.
Located on a clifftop near Nungwi, Zanzibar's northern tip.
Known for water unaffected by tidal seaweed, unlike much of the island.
Close to Nungwi's traditional dhow-building yards and beach bars.
Roughly 1-1.5 hours by road from Stone Town.
Fly
Fly into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, then continue by road.
Drive
A 1-1.5 hour drive to Zanzibar's northern tip.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with clear-water swimming right at the shore.
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Domes Above Clear Water
One of Zanzibar's original luxury addresses, on the island's clearest coastline.