Alojamientos vacacionales en Chake Chake

Thank you, Kake. You are a great host! We loved Pemba. The beachfront accommodation is a great budget-friendly option in Pemba, which is largely dominated by luxury hotels. But Verani Lodge is not for everyone - it’s very remote, no running water, occasional power cuts. But for those seeking a true local experience and the natural beauty of Zanzibar, we definitely recommend! Verani is right next to Afro Divers, a top notch diving center!

The room looks the same as in the pictures, especially the AC that works very well. The receptionist Khamis is very responsive and kind. You can have breakfast and see flying foxes (actually bats) after sunset on the rooftop. The house locates near the ferry, and 15 minutes walking distance to town. People in Pemba are super nice, jackfruits are very cheap (1 dollar for one!!!). I started missing it right after I left.

Seeing thousands of flying fox flying over the roof terrace in the evening is a fantastic experience, and this alone is reason enough to choose to stay at Sharook. Also you can be sure that Ismael and his team will go the extra mile for you. For me they arranged a great (and cheap) snorkel trip to Kokota Island with a very short notice. This was a very beautiful reef (matching e.g. Mnemba trips on Zanzibar) and there were no other tourists. They also arranged for me to book a motor cycle so I could explore Ngezi forrest and the northern tip of the island. Both trips custom made custom as per my request. Breakfast with lots of local fresh mango, served on the terrace with the view, also is a treat and something I will remember.

I had a great stay at Verani. The host makes you feel very welcome and knows everything about the island - he took us on a tour and even organised a special urojo meal for us, the best meal I’ve had on Pemba/Zanzibar. It’s Africa, so sometimes there’s no power or water. The place is rustic but it is beautifully located on the beach and near the forest. Best budget option, I will 100% return. Thank you so much!