Shamba Kilole is one of those special places where you can go and be nurtured and leave with a sense of awe and calm. I had spent 6 weeks volunteering in a small village on Mafia and arrived at Shamba Kilole with a major intestinal infection. Francesca immediately took over bringing me ginger and lemongrass tea and suggesting a special... More

Many top lodges can feel over luxurious for their surroundings but Marco and Francesca have ver cleverly designed a luxury lodge that feels at home in its setting. The rooms are discrete, wonderfully clean and roomy but also individual: each one has a different colour scheme and local, artistic character. The grounds are natural, full of interesting local plants and... More

My experience in Mafia, travelling all by myself was very rewarding and this was because of the welcoming atmosphere that you find in Shamba Kilole. The place is just great, starting with the bungalows which are clean and very nicely decorated. The food is just delicious and the staff is very friendly and attentive. If you are going for a... More

we flew over from dar with our 13-month old daughter in the standard 13-seater aircraft. Francesco and Marco are complementary hosts, each with their own specialities. Marco handles the diving and snorkeling (at very reasonable prices) and it was one of the best dives of my life. the coral is fantastic, and the dhow takes you to the best places... More

We stayed for 5 nights. It's a very nice lodge, quiet and peaceful, great to regenerate after a stressful period, in a wonderful location. The staff is really experienced and professional, but at the same time welcoming and friendly. The activities are really well organized and everything is perfect. Food is excellent and there is a good selection even or... More

Shamba Kilole is an amazing lodge to stay at when traveling around Africa. You can actually relax and enjoy the stay. They organize activities perfectly and professionally. The staff are all extremely friendly and accommodating. I will definitely recommend this lodge to anyone and would love to be back ASAP. Thank you for a wonderful stay

We stayed for three nights at Shamba Kilole over New Year and had a wonderful time. The property itself is very stylish and thoughtfully conceived. Francesca has a great eye for detail; just perfect for a boutique/eco resort. There are only 6 bungalows so it feels very exclusive. The common areas are also well designed and it really pushes folks... More

We spent 8 days at Shamba Kilole at the end of 2012 and had an amazing time. Here are a couple of things to take into account: -Excellent food with generous portions -Excellent diving with great staff -Excellent accomodations with great decor -Extremely helpful and friendly owners (Marco + Francesca) -Extremely helpful, polite and well trained staff -Whale shark expedition... More

We stayed here just for one night but it was wonderful. The rooms are beautiful, possibly the best we have seen anywhere (we were in the cheaper room!), the food is excellent and it's set in lovely tropical grounds with a nice pool. The communal lounge and dining area is perhaps a little small (if being very fussy!) but the... More