Responsible and inclusive tourism in Zanzibar

To enjoy the beauty of the places and support educational projects for the Jambiani community.

The #SKILLS4JOB inclusive vocational training program in Tanzania targets unemployed women and youth and aims to develop technical skills and social entrepreneurship. StarfishGardenLodge hosts the on-the-job tourism training courses promoted by #SKILLS4JOB and supports with donations the implementation of the other vocational training courses promoted in Jambiani by WHY Ngo and SEND odv at the Jambiani Vocational Center.

StarfishGardenLodge

StarfishGardenLodge is a responsible tourism facility that collaborates with the #SKILLS4JOB inclusive vocational training program in Tanzania, sponsored in Jambiani by Volunteer organizations WHY ODV and SEND ODV.

The facility is located in the middle of the village, directly overlooking the Indian Ocean and surrounded by a tropical garden filled with all kinds of plants and flowers. It was built with full respect for the surrounding environment and the local culture. It blends discreetly into the local landscape and respects its shape, space, and size: the building features the imposing traditional makuti (wooden frame and woven coconut palm leaves) roof.

Where we are

StarfishGardenLodge is based in Jambiani, a fishing village located in the southeastern part of Unguja Island, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago

Responsible, because while you enjoy the natural beauty of the island, you can make direct and unobtrusive contact with the local culture and community, getting to know and learn to respect their traditions and customs by visiting the villages with the guidance of a local facilitator.

Solidale because the trip is part of the solidarity initiatives promoted by WHY ODV and SEND ODV: you will be invited to visit educational and training projects, knowing that with the proceeds of your stay at StarfishGardenLodge you will help support the #SKILLS4JOB inclusive vocational training program.

What we offer

We offer our guests a responsible and inclusive tourism experience in Zanzibar.

Our services

If you are looking for a meaningful travel experience that is both relaxing, refreshing and rejuvenating, we can offer you all of the above.

Rooms

Stay in our traditionally furnished rooms.

Ristobar

Enjoy our breakfasts, appetizers and dishes.

Our photos

Take a look at some pictures taken in and around our facility.

Plan an unforgettable experience in Zanzibar today!

We will be happy to welcome you to our facility and introduce you to the natural beauty and traditional aspects of local community life.