Kilindi Zanzibar

Kilindi Zanzibar

Kendwa Luxury Lodge

Kilindi Zanzibar, comprising a series of white-domed Pavilion guest rooms set across 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, is a rarity in the world of luxury boutique hotels. Originally designed for Benny Andersson of ABBA fame, Kilindi achieves a perfect marriage between Scandinavian minimalism and dramatic Middle Eastern architectural overtones. Each of the 15 spacious domed pavilions features two private plunge pools, an extraordinary open-air rainfall shower room, wide-arched glassless windows offering spectacular ocean views, and a dedicated personal butler available by telephone day and night. The eco-designed domed roofs collect rainwater used to keep pavilions cool and supply pools and showers — true sustainable luxury. A cascading water bar overlooks the 25-metre infinity pool with panoramic Indian Ocean views, while dining takes place on the alfresco terrace, around the pool, or directly on the pristine white beach. Activities include scuba diving, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, deep-sea fishing, and romantic private sunset dhow cruises. Rated as one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in Zanzibar — "I've never been anywhere like this before, so special and completely private!"