Zanzibar North Coast
About Zanzibar – Tanzania
Zanzibar Island, set like a jewel in tranquil coral waters and only 20 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam, is certainly one of the world‘s most beautiful islands. Its name evokes a romantic past. To the shores of these islands came Sumerians, Assyrians, Hindus, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Arabians, Chinese, Malaysians, and the Portuguese, all sailing in on Monsoon winds. From these shores the great European explorers Burton, Speke, Livingstone, Krapf, Rebman, and Grant set out on their voyages of discovery into the East and Central African hinterland.
To Do List
There are exciting excursions to discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Zanzibar. These include; – Guided Walking Tour of Stone Town, Prison Island Tour, Spice Plantations Tour, Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Blue Dhow Safari and Zanzibar Village Tour among others.
With perfect wind conditions and beautiful tropical beaches, visitors can enjoy the ocean’s latest thrilling action sport- Kite surfing. With plenty of coast line to choose from, visitors can enjoy off-shore surfing in all our featured beach accommodation in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is a dream destination for scuba divers. Surrounded by extra ordinary underwater landscapes alive with strange marine creatures. The best dive spots are found in the northern tip of the Island, including Mnemba, Nungwi Reefs and Tumbatu Island. Diving is generally good all year round with weather consistently warm and sunny, with excellent balmy water temperature that makes for ideal dive conditions.
Zanzibar is home to the great underwater safari and some of the best dive sites in Africa.
In Zanzibar fishing depends a lot on location! Big game fishing is widely available on the North Western tip of Zanzibar Island with highly skilled local operators in Nungwi. From here, the fishing grounds of Zanzibar, Pemba and the famous Pemba Channel are not even a stone throw away. Excellent boats with state of the art equipment and professional crew are available for full and half-day charter. The main game fish include Yellow fin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, King & Queen Mackerel and Barracuda. A tag and release program ensures eco-friendly fishing.
Escape to the Tanzania’s famous wildlife parks in the Northern and Southern Safari Circuits. Fly to Serengeti, Selous and Ruaha for memorable wildlife adventure experiences from your holiday location in Zanzibar.
Enjoy white sandy beaches and the cool breeze that is typical of the Zanzibar Coast. With consistently warm weather and sunny conditions, the beach will entice visitors to want to spend their post Safari time here to relax and soak in the sun and the refreshing cool breeze of the Indian Ocean.
Our Picks
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
A 50 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone, the club is located along a pristine beach stretching as far as the eye can see. There are a total of 70 rooms, beautifully decorated with a wonderful mix of hand carved furniture, unique Zanzibar antiques and innovative use of natural materials. All rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, a refrigerator, electronic safe box, hairdryer, and all rooms have a full third bed functioning as a sofa. Standard rooms are located in landscaped gardens with a terrace and garden view, while bungalows housing Suites & Deluxe rooms are positioned closer to the sea. All Suites are situated on the upper floor of the bungalows with a large balcony, sun deck, walk-in dressing room with larger bathroom, and private sunbathing area. Deluxe rooms are all on the ground floor of the bungalow with terrace. You can enjoy fresh lobster on the beachfront every day, along with a number of other special items including the Breakers barbecue and fresh catch of the day. Breezes Beach can arrange weddings and is an ideal retreat for honeymooners.
The Residence Zanzibar
Set on pristine land once occupied by the Shirazi Princes on the southwest coast of Zanzibar, The Residence is located just 55 minutes’ drive from the airport and the Stone Town, lying on a mile-long powdery white sand beach, flanked by coconut palms and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. A member of Leading Hotels of the World, The Residence Zanzibar boasts of stand-alone villas luxuriously appointed with contemporary, stylish furniture reminding guests of the island’s African and Omani heritage. Every villa has a private butler and its own private swimming pool with deck, wicker chairs and day bed, and all have en suite bathroom. The resort has two main restaurants and two bars: The Dining Room, which is the central restaurant, offers a variety of international dishes serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and The Pavilion Restaurant serves dinner, featuring Middle-eastern, Greek, Turkish, and Mediterranean dishes. There is also the choice of in-villa private dining on the villa deck, and the Beach & Pool restaurant which serves lunch including fresh seafood and a selection of light dishes. Other services include complimentary sorbets, iced water and fruit skewers offered on the beach, 24-hour in-villa dining, a huge swimming pool, six luxurious spa pavilions with own private garden and a secluded swimming pool, fitness center located in the gardens with own pool & whirlpool, boutique, DVD library, bicycles for each villa, golf buggy transportation, in-house laundry and dry cleaning.
Baraza Resort & Spa
Baraza is located along a pristine white beach on the south east coast of Zanzibar, close to sister hotel Breezes Beach Club, about 50 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone Town. With just 30 villas and one Presidential two bedroom villa, the resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans, a fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved cement décor, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture and intricate brass lanterns. All the villas feature in common, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and freestanding bath, walk in dressing room, living room, TV, CD Player, Sultan’s Lounge Bed, mini bar area with tea/coffee making facilities, large terrace, two sun loungers, and plunge pool. The cuisine is inspired by Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili flavors using the local Spices for which the island is famous as well as favorite continental dishes. Facilities include: The Frangipani spa, an oasis featuring its own lap pool with underwater music, indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms, the Sultans bath – the Baraza signature treatment for two as well as a yoga center, fitness center and tennis court; therapists come from Thailand, Bali and India and offer a wide array of massage techniques and treatments, including the renowned Thai massage.
Karafuu Hotel
Karafuu is located on the un-spoilt south eastern coast of Zanzibar, on well-kept tropical gardens with extensive beach front, approximately 65km or an hour’s drive from Zanzibar town and the airport. Guest rooms comprise sea facing Junior Suites, Cottages and Garden rooms, all built under Makuti (palm fronds) thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, comfortable beds with mosquito netting, ceiling fan, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, hot & cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, room safe and mini-bar. The Junior Suites and Cottages feature in addition a separate entrance through private garden, breathtaking view veranda, ample bedroom and dressing room. The hotel has a swimming pool & Kids pool, Cocktail Bar, Pool Bar, 3 restaurants, a satellite TV corner, Wireless Internet, a massage room, a boutique / gift shop, a luxury lounge, floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, darts, board games, conference rooms, a dive and snorkeling center.
