KIMBILIO
Kimbilio” means “safe heaven” in Swahili. The lodge has been conceived to offer the visitor a unique sensation of peace and privacy. You will feel comfortable from the first very moment you land in this little bit of paradise.
Kimbilio Lodge is located on the Kilwa beach in Mso Bay, just on the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful and still unspoiled corners of the world.Kimbilio Lodge is a small family-style 6 rooms lodge by the beach lovingly looked after by Betty. The atmosphere is genuine and friendly, the food is delicious with an Italian family flare, overseen by Betty's watchful eye.The management ensures real Italian style merged with a sound African experience, bringing to life a magic mixture of colours, flavours and sensations, to make your stay a unique experience.
Each piece of the furniture is unique, as almost all have been crafted by hand with creativity and style, and with only a few bungalows, it is spacious and friendly. The bungalows are round with real African makuti roof, very spacious and able to hosting from one to four guests.
Each bungalow has a private sea view of the white sand beach. In the Restaurant-Bar-Lounge, with a connected beach deck, you can find cold drinks, cocktails, international and specific Italian specialities, and on top of all, an atmosphere you will never forget.
Kimbilio Lodge is located on the Kilwa beach in Mso Bay, just on the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful and still unspoiled corners of the world.Kimbilio Lodge is a small family-style 6 rooms lodge by the beach lovingly looked after by Betty. The atmosphere is genuine and friendly, the food is delicious with an Italian family flare, overseen by Betty's watchful eye.The management ensures real Italian style merged with a sound African experience, bringing to life a magic mixture of colours, flavours and sensations, to make your stay a unique experience.
Each piece of the furniture is unique, as almost all have been crafted by hand with creativity and style, and with only a few bungalows, it is spacious and friendly. The bungalows are round with real African makuti roof, very spacious and able to hosting from one to four guests.
Each bungalow has a private sea view of the white sand beach. In the Restaurant-Bar-Lounge, with a connected beach deck, you can find cold drinks, cocktails, international and specific Italian specialities, and on top of all, an atmosphere you will never forget.
Activities
Sandbank: 40 Min from Kimbilio Lodge there is a beautiful sandbank… pristine white sand ideal for picnic, snorkeling, leisure shallow dives, relax, sundowners… It is reachable only with low tide.
Hippo cruise: 30 min boat ride from Kimbilio Lodge among mangroves, stunning bird life including eagles, chestnut plantations, upstream a river where hippos resides, further upstream crocodiles and sometime Elephants can be seen.
Kilwa Ruins: 10 min. boat ride from Kimbilio Lodge, on the island of Kilwa Kiswani is possible to visit the ruins of an ancient settlement. The largest and best-kept in East Africa. See more here.
Sandbank: 40 Min from Kimbilio Lodge there is a beautiful sandbank… pristine white sand ideal for picnic, snorkeling, leisure shallow dives, relax, sundowners… It is reachable only with low tide.
Hippo cruise: 30 min boat ride from Kimbilio Lodge among mangroves, stunning bird life including eagles, chestnut plantations, upstream a river where hippos resides, further upstream crocodiles and sometime Elephants can be seen.
Kilwa Ruins: 10 min. boat ride from Kimbilio Lodge, on the island of Kilwa Kiswani is possible to visit the ruins of an ancient settlement. The largest and best-kept in East Africa. See more here.