Michamvi Peninsula

Michamvi Peninsula is located on the South-East coast of Zanzibar. The peninsula is a 10 kilometers long and 2 km broad headland between Chwaka Bay in the East and the Indian Ocean in the West.

Chwaka Bay is part of the Jozani Forest- Chwaka Bay Conservation Area. The coral rag zone is habitat for wildlife species of international significance including the endemic and nearly extinct Zanzibar leopard (P.pardus adersii), the red colobus monkey (Procolubus badius Kirkii) and the Ader duiker (Cephalophud adersii). The Conservation area harbours five important vegetation zones: ground water forest, coral rag forest, salt marsh, mangrove forest, and sea grass beds. Trips exploring the nature with a local guide can be arranged from the hotel. The expansion of the conservation area to include the entire Michamvi Peninsula is actually planned. Konokono Beach Resort covers an impressive area of 48000m² and more than 40% are under the resort’s conservation program, allowing guests to wander through pathways and experience the most interesting tropical fauna and flora.

On the Peninsula's Ocean side, there is a long barrier reef approximately one kilometer offshore. We can arrange diving and snorkelling trips at the reef. Mnemba Island in the North of Zanzibar's East Coast is a popular coral reef diving spot of international importance.

Zanzibar's capital Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport can be reached in approximately 60 Minutes by car. On the way you will pass Jozani Forest, famous for its red colobus monkeys.

There are only a handful of hotels in the pristine area of the Michamvi peninsula, so quietness is guaranteed. The only sounds you are likely to hear are the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean and nature itself. But if you are seeking for nightlife, the village of Paje is only 20 minutes away.