Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
Plot 29, Makangale, Micheweni, Verani, Tanzania – Great location - show map
Located near the village of Makangale in North Pemba, Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant features a dive centre. The family owned resort has a beach area, restaurant and a small bar. Pemba Island is famous for its scuba diving opportunities. The rooms at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant have a seating area and a private bathroom with shower. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the lodge and special diet menus can be arranged on advance request. The property has an outdoor pool and provides bike rental. A range of activities is available at the resort, such as snorkelling, kayaking in the mangroves, cultural tours fishing, spear fishing and bird watching. Scuba diving is available via the on-site dive centre, Swahili Divers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Kobus
South Africa“The owner, Mike, went out of his way to make us feel welcome and have a magic Pemba experience. Although basic and rustic, the resort had a pleasant feel to it with beautiful views, awesome sunsets and excellent diving.”- Ian
Sweden“good for diving! very helpful and experiencesd knowladgeable staff!!” 
Hannah
United Kingdom“We had a great time! The room is comfortable and the food really excellent. We don't dive but want to do lots of snorkelling. Sometimes dive places treat snorkellers like a pain but we were treated really well here. We were dropped with our own...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities of Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Garden view
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- AerobicsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioningAdditional charge
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- Yoga classes
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Swahili
Property practice
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant
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Room options at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant include:
- Double
- Bed in Dormitory
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Check-in at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant is 2.4 miles from the centre of Verani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Spa/wellness packages
- Swimming Pool
- Aerobics
- Water sport facilities on site
- Bike tours
- Private beach area
- Bicycle rental
- Spa facilities
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The prices at Gecko Nature Lodge Home of Swahili Divers the BEST dive center and Famous Gecko Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
