We had an unusual find on Sange Beach, as we found not one, but 2 chambered nautilus shells, over the past 18 months. Unusual enough that when asked, the local fishermen, had no idea on what they were and had never seen one before. This caused quite a stir among the local fisherman, as to what this strange shell was, and intrigue for us, so we looked for more information about them....
Welcome to tranquility; coconut palms, the gentle lap of waves off the Indian Ocean, the silent stream of dhows travelling routes as ancient as the tide. Kijongo Bay Beach Resort is the place you come to when you need to revive, recharge and simply relax. Enjoy the natural charm and hospitality of the Swahili people. Indulge in the prepared and freshly caught seafood and let time slip away.
Located at Sange Beach near Saadani National Park, we offer the unique opportunity to enjoy much of what Tanzania has to offer all from one spot
Water Safaris
Go on a water safari and discover the amazing diversity of the underwater life while snorkeling or scuba diving around the beautiful reef of Maziwe Island.
Turtle Hatching
Depending on the date, you may have the possibility to see baby sea turtles hatch
Saadani National Park
Take a day-trip to Tanzania’s only wildlife sanctuary bordering the sea
Pangani Walking Tour
Take a tour to the old town, the birthplace of Tanzania’s sisal industry and ancient Swahili trade-posts exporting slaves and ivory
Latest News
Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius)
Fri February 24, 2023
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Greater Flamingos visit Kijongo
Fri January 20, 2023
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We had an unusual surprise one morning, right in front of Kigongo Bay Resort, a flock of greater flamingos, floating on the calm surface of the ocean. A quick rub of the eyes and yes, they were still there. Around 40 of these large bright pink birds were forming a raft in the bay.
Weaver ants
Tue December 27, 2022
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As you walk around the gardens at Kijongo Bay Resort, you may be fortunate enough to see some strange nests amongst the leaves, these nests are made by weaver ants. We were quite intrigued by these nests, and so did some research and found them to be very interesting, and thought we would share this info with you.
Starfish
Tue November 8, 2022
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Beachcombing in front of Kijongo Bay Resort, you never know what you might find. We came across quite a few brightly coloured starfish, and wanted to know more about these strange creatures, which we thought we would share with you.
Sunbird Diet
Tue October 4, 2022
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Did you know that sunbirds are omnivorous? A sunbirds' diet is made up primarily of nectar, around 95%. They will, however, sometimes eat fruit and arthropods (insects and spiders). Sunbirds need to feed almost continually during the day to meet their high metabolic needs..
Pollinators at Kijongo
Thu September 8, 2022
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Pollen is how plants reproduce, as pollinators move from flower to flower, they deposit the collected pollen from flower to flower, basically allowing the plants to mate.
Guest Reviews
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Peace & Tranquility with Great Service
(Translated by Google) We stayed at this amazing place for a week. If you are looking for silence combined with great service and lovingly furnished houses, you have come to the right place. The beach is gorgeous, like Robinson Crusoe on his deserted island. The variety of butterflies and birds is also worth a visit. The lucky ones will be woken up at night by the bush babies. You... Read More
Cordula Wehlmann
Germany
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Wunderschöner, ruhiger Ort mitten in einem Garten Eden
Wir haben gleich zu Beginn unserer 6-wöchigen Tanzaniareise das KijongoBay ausgewählt, um anzukommen und den Alltags-Stress aus Europa hinter uns zu lassen. Und der Ort ist perfekt dafür; kilometerlanger Sandstrand ohne lästige Verkäufer oder Beachboys, die Dachterrasse mit Tagesbett, Aussicht aufs Meer und einer kühlen Meeresbrise, und nicht zuletzt das wundervolle Personal, dass sich ums Wohl der Gäste sorgt und die wunderschöne Gartenanlage pflegt.Täglich kommen Vögel, Affen und kleine... Read More
Eveline
Switzerland
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Känn dig avslappnad och bortskämd
Ett härligt boende på stranden vid Indiska oceanen. Supergod mat och dryck att intas i den strandnära restaurangen och baren.Vi var med på två intressanta och trevliga små vandringar med Karl; Mangrovieträsk och livet på havsbotten vid ebb. Karl är verkligen en kunnig guide.Trevligt och familjärt att resortens manager (Karl och Sally) jobbade ute och delade med sig av sina kunskap om livet i Tanzania och allt annat vi... Read More
Helena A
Switzerland
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Wonderful family holiday!
We have just returned from the most wonderful week at Kijongo Bay. Our 3 children (3, 7 and 10) had the best time. The beach was fantastic and very safe to swim in and then we had the added bonus of having a pool too! The food was great and if there were things the kids struggled with, we simply asked for a variation which was no problem. All... Read More
Rachel R
UK
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Perfect family holiday
We spent a week with friends at Kijongo Bay Resort. It was such an amazing holiday. The kids tell it better than we could. “The staff were all super friendly and welcoming and I really got to know each of them. The beach was beautiful and so interesting. One of my favourite activities was the beach walk when Karl told us lots of information about the sea creatures that... Read More
Jonathan M
Moshie, Tanzania
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Family Get Together
We visited in July 2022 as a group of 2 families with tots to teens and had a fantastic week. We were looked after so well by the whole team at Kijongo Bay. The welcome was amazing by the team and the locally sourced fresh food cooked on site by the fabulous kitchen staff was outstanding every day.... no mean feat for our range of tastes. We made good... Read More
Eilidh
Scotland
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AWESOME
Our family of five visited Kijongo Bay Beach Resort in August 2021. We have been trying to return for several months and will be visiting again soon. It is AWESOME in the true sense of the word, not the overused phrase of today. The location is spectacular with all villas and the communal dining and pool area all facing the ocean. We arrived at lunchtime, planning to stay two... Read More
Anna Evans
Dar es Salaam
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New year break
I visited during new years break, it is such a beautiful place to go with the family, its a place that provides a good rest and great have fun at the same time, the staffs brilliant with children and they provide a top class service, the rooms has all facillities that are needed and very clean, they provide fresh meals that are top class, the managers tops the lot,... Read More
Aziz H
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Escape to Paradise
Our family of five (including one teen, one tween, one child) had a fabulous visit to Kijongo Bay Beach Resort. It was our first visit. We had booked originally for two nights, but decided to stay a third night because the accommodation, location, food and service were so exceptional. We definitely plan to return. The co-managers, Sally and Karl, and the staff team members were exceptional. The kitchen was... Read More
GoPlaces552454
Dar es Salaam
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Wer Ruhe und Geborgenheit möchte ist hier genau richtig
Nach unserer zweiwöchigen Selbstfahrer Reise, mit vielen wechselnden Unterkünften haben wir hier 6 wundervolle Nächte verbracht. Wir wurden herzlich von Carl und Sally mit ihrem Team begrüßt, da wir etwas spät dran waren hatten Sie sich gesorgt ob wir vor Dunkelheit noch ankommen und uns dann per Telefon versucht zu erreichen. Es war so schön wie Sally sich um uns gesorgt hatte und sich richtig freute dass wir gut... Read More
Witt
Germany
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Great, intimate place on the planet.
Lovely spot on the beach with palms and white sand. Privacy and high quality. Clean rooms and nice Swahili style architecture. Delicious meals. Kind staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!!
TomekSk74
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Wonderful place to stay
I went there with my family for four nights on full boarding. We also had a one day safari drive to Saadani National Park. The place is very welcoming and very close to the beach. It is an excellent place to relax for family. The managers and the whole team made sure that we have everything we needed. The food was unbelievable. In short, I would recommend the hotel... Read More
Thierry N
Dar es Salaam
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Jag spenderade blott två dagar på Kijongo Bay men hade en riktig toppentid. Som en ännu oupptäckt pärla ligger det precis vid stranden, har en toppenpersonal och är det miljömässigt mest genomtänkta ställe jag besökt. En lugn resort med intim känsla som jag skulle rekommendera främst för par som vill ha en lugn, romantisk resa och/eller familjer som vill ha en lugn, lite lyxigare upplevelse med möjlighet till aktiviteter.... Read More
Tomas, via TripAdvisor
Sweden
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Wat een prachtige plek! Vooral de lieve Michelle en Jiri maken een verblijf op deze plek een prachtige ervaring. Tijdens onze rondreis konden wijnhelaas maar 1 nacht blijven. Maar de herinnering aan het slapen onder de sterren, de persoonlijke aandacht, de mooie gesprekken met Jiri en Michelle tijdens zonsondergang onder een eeuwenoude Baobab en niet te vergeten een verrukkelijk diner gedekt op een tafel op het strand, het zand... Read More
Jootjes, via TripAdvisor
Netherlands
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Just returned from a second trip to Kijongo Bay and again we had the place to ourselves! It is a 40 minute trip from the airstrip but as my father said" I never thought I'd visit a place like this in my lifetime!" The beach is long, clean and deserted. The staff are exceptional and the villas are exquisite. In addition the food is delicious. If go to Zanzibar... Read More
NorthumberlandAlf, via TripAdvisor
UK
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