This spectacular private lodge is built on the northern side of the island and has a beautiful powder white sand beaches and lovely private accommodation.There are thirteen separate beach houses of various sizes.
· 8 luxury houses sleeping two.
· 5 double houses sleeping four 4 in two en-suite bedrooms.
· 2 family houses sleeping five in a triple and a double bedroom both en-suite.
· 2 large private villas each with five en-suite bedrooms sleeping 10 plus a children’s bunk room, all sleeping a maximum of 16.
Each house or villa has its own large living room, spectacular bathroom and wooden veranda built to catch the cooling sea breezes. The houses and villas are all secluded from one another and look out to sea from the shade of the littoral forest that forms the centre of the island.
The private beach villas situated away from the main lodge each has 5 en-suite bedrooms, a good sized swimming pool, a private deck for relaxation, and direct beach access for those wishing to swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean. These villas are the perfect choice for larger family groups, friends travelling together or for individuals just wanting their own personal and private hide-away. Each villa has its own chef, butler and house-keeping staff.
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The décor of the Vamizi lodge is pleasant and incorporates as much of the traditional design of the region as possible. The roofs of the lodge are makuti (palm) thatch and the emphasis is on space and openness, so the rooms are large, with high ceilings. The bathrooms have a solid slab of marble forming the wall of the shower, and hand-carved screens which provide the privacy and aesthetic detail of a Zanzibar palace. The bedrooms have king-size beds – four-posters – with free-standing frames draped in beautiful natural muslin mosquito nets. The private lounges have deep cane couches and colonial-style planter’s chairs. Masses of cushions bring colour and texture to the rooms. The outside decks and private beaches area have a selection of loungers, swinging beds and local 'Swahili day beds'.
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The lodge lies in the Maluane Conservancy which is made up of three islands and a coastal strip. Maluane remains one of the last unspoilt and unexploited wilderness areas along the East African coast and it includes coral reefs, mangroves, beaches and islands, together with large areas of forest and savannah inland. Vamizi is the islands only lodge on which also lies a small fishing village where the lodge has assisted building a school house and medical centre. Some islanders are employed in the lodge, maintain the island or to patrol the conservancy to assist with the conservation of fish stocks.
Activities
There is a really fun hospitality team, on hand to talk you through all your options - from exciting and adventurous scuba diving and outstanding big game fishing (catch and release) to the more relaxing beach picnics, snorkelling, dhow excursions, island trips, whale watching (July to October) and green and hawksbill turtle conservation (December to May). Group and private yoga classes and in room treatments are also on offer. Other activities on offer include kayaking in the mangrove creeks, salt-water fly-fishing, mountain bike trails and bird walks. The local guides are very happy to lead fascinating walks to explore the island, there is an interesting old lighthouse and find, palm crabs, monkeys or birds. The lodge has a lovely day spot on south beach with a shaded area called Makaloe which is fun for a picnic lunch, swimming or for canoeing in the creek.
Vamizi Retreats. On selected dates through the year, a four night retreat is offered... These are the ultimate tropical relaxation, and are designed to rejuvenate both body and soul. What a perfect mix; a morning yoga sessions, exercise or treatments with an afternoon diving, fishing, walking, swimming or sailing trip. Other activities include kayaks, sailboats, snorkelling and windsurfing. The lodge has its own dedicated watersports centre with windsurfers, dhow and hobbycats
Vamizi Island has some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean, the surrounding waters offer is an outstanding undersea topography teeming with sea life from whales, dolphins, turtles and reef sharks to gregorian corals and giant clams. Over 50 mainstream game and reef species are present in the Vamizi seas - the majority all year round - including a huge variety of big game fish, such as sailfish, yellowfin tuna, greater trevally and marlin.
There are no specific child care facilities at Vamizi although help is always at hand. The beach is safe and private with a gently shelving beach, paddling areas, perfect sand, warm water and plenty of sunshine. The sea is rarely rough on the shore and the water is a perfect temperature. There are plenty of toys for children and adults: kayaks, sailboats, snorkelling gear, windsurfers and fishing equipment. Three rooms have been specifically designed as family rooms, with large triple bedrooms adjoining the main bedroom in the family houses. All beds are mosquito netted and babysitters can be arranged.
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