FAQ at Kendwa Rocks

The climate is more humid than on the mainland. The long, dry season that runs from June until October comes with a blue sky and gorgeous sunny weather. The “green” season starts at the end of March/beginning of April and lasts until the end of May. The ‘short rains’ take place during November and December and act as a refreshing period for the land, with the second dry season, just a short one, taking place in January and February.The temperature from September until April is 26-32 celcius and from May to August 25-28 celcius.

Yes, we do have family rooms. However, the number of family rooms is limited and usually guaranteed and offered based on first come first served basis.

All our rooms are non-smoking. Smoking can be done outside your room at the balcony where an ashtray has been provided. Other areas with no smoking restriction are the bar and the pool area.

Zanzibar parasailing, Nnungwi marine turtles Aquarium and the Zanzibar Watersports Center.

Our hospitable tours and excursions experts (The Coral Travel) will advise you on the exiting attractions available in Zanzibar. You will be offered amazing tailor-made packages at considerable and competitive rates.

Kendwa Rocks has been specially designed from scratch with disabled guests in mind in strict compliance with all current specifications for disabled access. The fine furnishings and decoration of both the interior and exterior spaces of our Hotel, the high quality services and the hospitable, cosy environment of Kendwa Rocks, guarantee a pleasant and comfortable stay for guests with accessibility needs, their families and/or escorts.

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Taxi? The hotel is located in the North west coast of Zanzibar in Nnungwi, some 60 km from the Airport - approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes drive. The hotel transfers are carried out by a reliable travel company called ZanCruise whom we advise all our guests to use.

The hotel boasts of ample parking space available to our guests at no cost. However it is important tonote that the hotel does not take any liability for vehichles parked on site.

Yes, there are a number of companies to assist in car hire. However, we strongly advise a private driveror a taxi in order to focus on enjoying the scenery of Northern Zanzibar.

Yes, these facilities are available onsite and run by the renowned Zanzibar Watersports Centre. Zanzibar Watersports is a diving and fishing operator in Zanzibar offering snorkeling, dhow cruises, kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing, parasailing, jet-skiing, kite boarding etc. etc.

Most guests prefer to take anti-malerial pills prior to their trips. This however has adverse stomach reactions which t4end to hatch out during the holiday period, causing a great discomfort. We advise our guests to use mosquito repellants during evening outdoors as all rooms have mosquito nets and are usually sprayed during turn down service.

There are a lots of actitivities for both aquaholic and terrestrial holiday makers.Watersports activities: kite surfing, parasailing, sunset dhow cruise, snorkeling and diving.Terrestrial activities: Volleyball, Cultural village tour, and Marine turtles & cruise excursion

Usually, the full moon and new moon dictate the strength of the tides on the shoreline. Depending on the moon, Zanzibar experiences 2 low and 2 high tides per day, with 6 hours in between low and high. However, the North west coast is the least exposed to tides, which makes Kendwa Rocks an ideal location, since tides have no impact on our beach.Please be aware of sea urchins during low tide.