Lazy Lagoon
My Safari
This lodge lies in the Zanzibar Channel of the Indian Ocean, just 2 km offshore from mainland Bagamoyo between Dar es Salaam and Saadani National Park. It is an idyllic Robinson Crusoe island with 9km of deserted beach. There is also a nature reserve which is home to many small mammals, mangrove trees and patches of indigenous forest. The island is protected by a coral reef. It is an hour by road from Dar es Salaam plus a short motor boat trip across the 2km stretch of sea.
Bird life and flowers are abundant on the island and wild pigs, genets, baboon, bush babies, duiker and suni antelope are to be found here.
There are 12 beach bandas with twin or double beds with upper loft lounge area or bedroom accommodation for children. Each has a private shaded veranda. Electricity is supplied by generator.
Activities include dhow safaris, sailing in the islands own sailing dinghy, boating, swimming, snorkelling, nature trails, kayaking to explore the lagoon and mangrove forest, cultural visits to Bagamoyo or fishing with the local fishermen.
Accommodation:
12 large beach bandas on the edge of the ocean.
Child Policy:
Children 2-12 years old, sharing, at 50% of adult rate.
Availability:
Open all year around
Additional Costs:
Bar drinks not included.
Technology:
Solar heated hot water. Electricity by generator (not 24 hour). Some mobile phone reception.
Other:
It takes just under one hour to reach Lazy Lagoon by road from Dar. The actual access is then only by boat - by prior arrangement.
Excursions to Bagamoyo Town - guided historical tours and a visit to the crocodile farm - together with dhow excursions up the coast to Wami Village, are all bookable from the lodge.
The lodge can also make available equipment for snorkelling. kayaking and fishing.
