Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Tanzania

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

Resort in Paje

9.5

Excellent

From $675

$

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort is powered entirely by renewable energy, utilizing both wind and solar power for its operations, with seven villas being 100% off-the-grid. It features an on-site desalination plant that produces high-quality drinking water, bottled in-house in glass to eliminate plastic bottles. The resort also implements an organic waste diversion program for composting and prioritizes biodegradable materials throughout the property.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

Wind

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Serving organic food at the restaurant

Bicycles provided to guests

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Chumbe Island Coral Park

Resort in Mbweni

9.4

Excellent

From $239

$

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Chumbe Island Coral Park is a private nature reserve and marine protected area funded through ecotourism. It features seven eco-bungalows built with renewable materials, powered by solar energy, and equipped with rainwater harvesting and waste management systems for zero environmental impact. Your stay directly supports conservation and environmental education programs for local communities and schoolchildren.

Meliá Serengeti Lodge Member of Meliá Collection

Hotel in Banagi

9.6

Excellent

From $766

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This lodge operates completely off the grid, generating a significant portion of its energy from solar panels and using a biogas generation system. It employs natural ventilation instead of air conditioning, collects and treats rainwater, and has an on-site bottling plant to avoid plastic bottle waste. The lodge also sources food locally and uses biodegradable cleaning products.

Ngorongoro Lodge member of Melia Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

Lodge in Ngorongoro

9.7

Excellent

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Rebuilt with sustainability in mind, this lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area utilizes an infrared system for 90% energy self-sufficiency and produces its own water on-site through a bottling plant. It sources 95% of its products locally, supports the local Maasai community by offering jobs and featuring indigenous art, and uses local bathroom amenities.

Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life

Lodge in Engare Nanyuki

9.7

Excellent

From $270

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Built and run by the Maasai people, this lodge directs all profits towards local community social projects. Its eco-friendly bungalows are powered by solar energy for light and hot water, and meals feature organic ingredients grown in the on-site garden. The lodge also offers cultural activities that directly benefit the community.

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Lodge in Arusha

9.0

Excellent

From $325

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This lodge is part of the Elewana Collection, which focuses on minimizing environmental impact, employing state-of-the-art solar and power-storage systems, and strict recycling. It implemented a 'Ban the bottle' initiative in 2018, providing guests with reusable aluminum bottles and eliminating single-use plastic water bottles. Since 2019, it has eliminated plastic straws, offering biodegradable paper straws instead. The lodge maintains 150 acres of coffee biodiversity and supports the Shanga workshop, which turns recycled glass into art.

Mangrove Lodge

Hotel in Zanzibar City

8.5

Very Good

From $78

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Mangrove Lodge is an eco-friendly lodge embedded in a mangrove forest that utilizes its own well and septic tanks, encourages water and energy saving, and has a strong waste avoidance philosophy, reusing materials like glass for construction. They employ staff from surrounding villages and source construction material and furniture locally. The lodge is actively involved in the local community through guest donations, 'pack for a purpose', hosting volunteers for waste management, and supporting medical missions.

Mawe Tented Camp

Lodge in Serengeti

8.8

Excellent

From $179

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This eco-conscious safari retreat is designed to minimize environmental impact through the use of solar energy, eco-friendly waste management systems, and sustainable tourism practices. The camp's design blends into the surrounding landscape, offering an immersive wildlife experience with minimal disturbance.

Blue Oyster Hotel

Hotel in Jambiani

9.0

Excellent

From $82

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Considered exemplary for its eco-friendly policies, this hotel has made a green mission central to its operations by not offering a pool or air-conditioning to reduce environmental impact. A detailed book at the reception outlines their efforts in environmental preservation, waste reduction, and supporting local communities.

Bamboo Zanzibar

Hotel in Jambiani

9.0

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

A sustainable boutique hotel utilizing locally sourced materials like bamboo, natural stone, and timber in its construction. Sources food from local suppliers and practices on-site cultivation. Implements water management through a desalination plant, rainwater recycling, and water reuse for irrigation.

Red Monkey Beach Lodge

Lodge in Jambiani

8.1

Very Good

From $60

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Red Monkey Beach Lodge is recognized for its eco-friendliness and is integrated with the local village, actively promoting a genuine interest in the environment and local culture among its guests. Its bungalows feature traditional palm-tree roofing, and the lodge is positioned next to a tropical forest, creating a natural and immersive experience.

Michamvi Spirit Lodge

Lodge in Michamvi

9.1

Excellent

From $56

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Michamvi Spirit Lodge is explicitly described as an 'eco-friendly lodge' that provides an 'authentic experience of Zanzibar.' The lodge's design is thoughtfully crafted to create a serene and tranquil environment for guests, blending with the natural surroundings.

Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Sport Resort

Hotel in Paje

7.6

Good

From $83

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bearing 'Eco' in its name, Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Sport Resort is described as a 'little green bungalow oasis' that emphasizes its natural environment. The resort offers guests eco-conscious activities such as walking tours and bike tours, encouraging exploration of the surroundings in a sustainable manner.

Villa Bluu

Hotel in Jambiani

9.7

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel uses building materials from sustainable resources and has a written environmental policy. They maximize airflow and natural light, collect rainwater, use non-toxic cleaning products, serve organic food, and have LED lighting throughout.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Fair Trade Tourism (Southern Africa)

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We don’t use any plastic in the hotel, e.g. straws are made of metal. We also plant our own fruits and vegetables.

Sharazad Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Jambiani

9.1

Excellent

From $208

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Recognized as the Most Sustainable Luxury Boutique Hotel in East Africa, Sharazad Boutique Hotel blends eco-luxury with sustainability. It incorporates solar panels, LED lighting, and a desalination plant, alongside comprehensive recycling initiatives. The hotel uses local labor and materials, and bedrooms avoid air-conditioning, relying on ceiling fans and cross-ventilation for natural cooling.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

LEED

Travelife

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We have been the first Eco friendly 4 star boutique hotel of the south East coast of Zanzibar .

LUX* Marijani Zanzibar

Hotel in Pwani Mchangani

9.0

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Expansive gardens provide adequate carbon dioxide sinks making the air fresh

Mafia Beach Bungalows sea view

Bed & Breakfast in Utende

8.3

Very Good

$

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Directive brochures are in place to direct how the guests behave while there in the sea excursions, mostly on coral protection.

Boutique Hotel Matlai

Hotel in Michamvi

9.9

Excellent

From $400

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique Hotel Matlai is committed to sustainable business practices, using energy-efficient appliances and solar panels for water heating. It has a comprehensive waste management policy that includes recycling, composting organic waste, and eliminating single-use plastics. The hotel also conducts regular beach and pathway litter picks and sources fresh, organic ingredients locally.

Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Kibanda Lodge and Beach Club

Lodge in Nungwi

8.1

Very Good

From $134

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The lodge designation suggests a property designed to harmonize with its natural beach environment, potentially incorporating elements that reduce its ecological impact.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Travel Sustainable Property certification on Booking.com

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Resort in Pwani Mchangani

8.6

Very Good

From $222

$

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is certified as sustainable according to the Travelife Standard. It implements various energy-saving measures and prioritizes the use of local and regional suppliers as part of its sustainable operations.