Kijongo Bay Beach Resort

Kijongo Resort is a paradise for those seeking tranquility. There are plenty of opportunities to engage in activities. However, the first recommendation in the information booklet is: "do nothing!" The location certainly invites this. The staff, the food, and the location are amazing! I It does take some effort to get there, but it is definitely worth it.

We have just returned from the most wonderful week at Kijongo Bay. Our 3 children (3, 7 and 10) had the best time. The beach was fantastic and very safe to swim in and then we had the added bonus of having a pool too! The food was great and if there were things the kids struggled with, we simply asked for a variation which was no problem. All the staff were so welcoming and we felt very taken care of. It really was a great week and we were sad to leave!

We spent a week with friends at Kijongo Bay Resort. It was such an amazing holiday. The kids tell it better than we could. “The staff were all super friendly and welcoming and I really got to know each of them. The beach was beautiful and so interesting. One of my favourite activities was the beach walk when Karl told us lots of information about the sea creatures that we found on our walk right next to the resort. I also loved kayaking, I had never done it before and really liked being in a double kayak with the waves splashing in my face. I’d really like to go back again some day…if my mum and dad let me.”  Abi aged 11 (and a half!) “Kijongo Bay Resort was really fun because there were lots of activities and fun things to do. I love swimming and knew they had a pool but I didn’t know there would be kayaks!! It was so much fun when you went out on the sea in the kayak, all the bumpy waves would hit you and I just kept laughing. The food was great! I tried new things like calamari, I didn’t think I would like it but all the other food had been amazing so I decided to try something new and unexpected. I actually really liked it. Thank you for such an amazing time.” Eli (aged 10). “The sea was really good for swimming and I loved all the food and I tried lots of new things. I saw lots of great orangey and yellow sunsets with the palms trees in front. The bonfire was really fun and they gave us marshmallows to roast and we were looking at the stars.” Nathan aged 5 (and a half) “I saw-ed crabs and did swimming and I like to eat the chapati and the sausages.” Josiah aged 2 (and a half) Thanks so much Karl and Sally for your kind hospitality, we hope to be back soon! The Mckinnon Family.

I visited during new years break, it is such a beautiful place to go with the family, its a place that provides a good rest and great have fun at the same time, the staffs brilliant with children and they provide a top class service, the rooms has all facillities that are needed and very clean, they provide fresh meals that are top class, the managers tops the lot, they know how to look after the customers and make you feel really at home while you are there, i recommend anyone who wants to have fun and relax to visit there, they have a beautiful and clean beach that you could swim and enjoy yourself, it is a best place to visit and you wont regret, i will definetly visit them again

Our family of five (including one teen, one tween, one child) had a fabulous visit to Kijongo Bay Beach Resort. It was our first visit. We had booked originally for two nights, but decided to stay a third night because the accommodation, location, food and service were so exceptional. We definitely plan to return. The co-managers, Sally and Karl, and the staff team members were exceptional. The kitchen was able to accommodate our special dietary restrictions and produced fresh and tasty meals that all of us could enjoy. The villas are impeccably clean and tastefully appointed. Each villa has a covered balcony with a giant sofa that can be made up as a bed with a mosquito net should any guest want to sleep outdoors. Our son very much enjoyed that option. Kijongo Bay Beach is currently the only resort open on this 8 km stretch of beach. We were the only guests and enjoyed long walks on the beach and extended outings and water play using the kayaks available at the resort. The resort is taking precautions for COVID, including all staff wearing masks and good cleaning and sanitizing practices. We had constant delightful breezes blowing from the ocean and felt very comfortable. Travelers who require air conditioning may not be a fit for this resort. The location feels quite remote (which makes it special), but the drive to Dar es Salaam can be made in 5-6 hours depending on traffic and off road driving skills. It will be easiest to visit by car during the dry season as the road is rough and is mainly made of sand as you get closer to the resort. Once you arrive, you will not want to leave! GO!