Lazy Lagoon; Tanzania

$150 per person per night, full board

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Lazy Lagoon

This idyllic exclusive island is 2km off the shore of main land Tanzania opposite the historical town of Bagamoyo, north of Dar es Salaam. The coral reef surrounding the island offers a great opportunity for snorkelling off the beach. Being an island, Lazy Lagoon is quite unique with sea swimming possible at all
tides.

Lazy Lagoon – The Facts

Lazy Lagoon– The Detail

Accommodation is in 12 large airy natural mkuti beach bandas only yards from the Indian Ocean. From the sundowner lounge above the bar, visitors can watch the sunrise over Zanzibar and set over the palm trees of Bagamoyo and feel the Swahili atmosphere as they follow the flotilla of hundreds of local fishing boats tack around the island to get from their villages on the mainland to their fishing
grounds.

Individual beach cottages with en suite bathroom – shower, basin, toilet. Towels and beach towels provided. All rooms have full beach frontage, with verandah, hammock and deck chairs. The Lounge, bar, dining area is at tip of the island with views east and west. Swimming pool 240V electricity is provided by generator for lighting and recharging of batteries. There is mobile phone reception on the island for some networks. The rooms are shady and well ventilated, but there is no air conditioning. Accommodation rates are full board including 3 meals, tea, coffee and laundry. Not included are bar drinks.

The island has an interesting ecosystem, with many small mammals such as bush babies, (Galagoes) suni antelope and bush pig, plus birds and butterflies. Low tide washes up a plethora of exotically coloured star fish, sea urchins and crabs. All of these share their habitats with natural mangrove forest. Guests are free to wander along the 9km island – although no one has yet reached the end!

Activities: sailing, (laser II dinghies), kayaking, snorkelling, fishing and guided excursions to Bagamoyo town and Kaole ruins. Diving can be arranged with the nearby diving centre – rates on request.

Lazy Lagoon – Our View

A really great option for people who want to stay for a long period on the mainland coast for a good price. Good standards of service and 'imaginative' menus mean that a stay here is always worthwhile. However Lazy Lagoon certainly is real Africa and quite a few creature comforts are omitted!