Jakobsen Beach and Guest House

Take a break on Lake Tanganyika

The Guesthouse (Punda Milia)

This is a good option if you enjoy the company of other travellers.

The guesthouse from inside

The guesthouse is situated at the top of the wooded slope, out of sight from the beach. It consists of two kitchens, two bathrooms, four bedrooms and two living rooms. Beds are provided for 10 adults. In addition, one living room can be converted into a bedroom with up to five beds. Each bathroom contains a toilet, a sink and a shower (cold water). The kitchens are equipped for complete self-service.

Guests may choose whether to use electricity. All rooms are equipped with fans and lights, and the kitchens with refrigerators and hot plates/ovens. All of these are electric. If you don't want to turn on the electricity, each kitchen also has a basic gas stove, and lanterns provide a warm glow to the evenings.

A housekeeper is available for light housekeeping, except on Sundays.

Many guests like to spend their evenings on the observation deck, enjoying the view of the lake. On a clear day, you can see Congo; on a clear night, a myriad of stars and the 'city on the lake' (lights from the kapenta fishing boats). The deck is equipped with a picnic table and a shade umbrella.

The Guesthouse outside
The guesthouse inside
The guesthouse inside

Self-catering

It’s best to know beforehand that there is no restaurant here. All our accommodation is equipped for self-catering, so if you bring food from town, you can cook your own. Picnic on the beach? Barbecue on the sunset deck? Coffee and cakes under the mango tree? The choice is yours. (But don’t feed the monkeys. Don’t eat the zebras. Please!)

Price Information

Rates are per person per night in Tanzania Shillings

Adults & Children:
NEW RATES effective 1 July 2014

The Cottage

To be alone with your group. Solar-powered.

The Campsite

Pitch your tent on the lawn above the beach.

The Bedded Tent

A more convenient way to enjoy the charms of camping.