Activities.
At the Villa you can relax at the pool or on the private beach and we can organize massages and cooking classes.
Around the Villa you can walk for miles along the white beaches and enjoy watching the fishermen coming in with their fresh catch or you can visit the school and fish market in one of the nearby villages. You can go swimming in the lagoon or take our boat out to go swimming with dolphins or go snorkeling around Mnemba atoll. You can go out fishing with the local fishermen and we can organize dive trips, kite surfing, deep sea fishing etc...
Zanzibar offers fantastic beaches and great weather so it is tempting to just relax and unwind. It would be a missed opportunity however not to take out time to explore some of the rich cultural, natural and/or historical treasures the island has to offer. Our House Manager can organize these for you at short notice.
On the way to Stone Town you can visit Joziani Forest or one of the many spice farms and find your senses overwhelmed by exotic spices.
Walking through the narrow streets in Stone Town (a Unesco World Heritage) will take you back in history and lead you to the market where local traders offer fresh fruit, fish and meat every day. Pay a visit to the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the Africa House, the palaces built by the Sultans of Oman and Zanzibar and the slave market and caves, a memory of Zanzibar's bitter past.
The rich cultural heritage, the spice farms, the labyrinth of the winding lanes of Stone Town and the joyfulness of the Zanzibari will leave a long lasting impression of holidays in paradise.
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Zanzibar.
The tropical islands of Zanzibar are the ideal destination for a fascinating holiday in Africa.
The main island, known as the Spice Island, stirs the imagination and conjures up images of magical Arabian nights, tropical palm-fringed beaches and white-sailed dhows on a turquoise sea, the scent of spices and the spirit of ages gone by.
Being near to the equator, the islands are warm all year round, summer and winter peaks are in December and June respectively with year-round temperatures between 28 and 32 °C.
The crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and coral reefs make the waters of Zanzibar one of the best snorkeling destinations in Africa while walking through the narrow streets in Stone Town (a Unesco World Heritage) will take you back in history. All famous National Parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro or Selous are just a short flight away offering a perfect combination of a wildlife safari with a relaxing beach holiday.
The rich cultural heritage, result of a centuries-long blend of African and Arabian culture, the spice farms, the endless powder white beaches, the labyrinth of the winding lanes of Stone Town and the joyfulness of the Zanzibari will leave a long lasting impression of perfect holidays in paradise.
27-33°
Daytime Temps.
(Celcius)
28-32°
Ocean Temps.
(Celcius)
Temperatures are year round between 27 and 33°C (80 to 90 F). The East coast has a mild sea breeze so the weather is always comfortable.
The ocean water temperature is around 28°, it can go up to 32° just before high tide as the sun has been warming up the sand and the lagoon.
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The rich cultural heritage, the spice farms, the labyrinth of the winding lanes of Stone Town and the joyfulness of the Zanzibari will leave a long lasting impression of holidays in paradise.
Tropical Weather
Temperatures vary little, hovering year round around 30° Celcius.
Rainy Seasons
Rainy seasons range from mid october to mid november (short rains) & mid april to mid may.(longer rains).
Sunny Climate
Expect sunny weather year round, even during the rainy seasons.
Sunrise/Set
Sunrise is around 06:00 AM in the morning and sunset is around 06:30 PM in the evening.
Tanzania.
Tanzania is one of the oldest known continuously inhabited areas on Earth. Situated just south of the Equator, it is now the largest country in East Africa. Tanzania was formed as a sovereign state in 1964 through the union of the separate states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
Few destinations in Africa can rival Tanzania's diversity of wildlife, cultures and landscapes.
From the classic savannah destinations of the iconic Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to the beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar and the tropical coast, a Tanzania safari holiday delivers one massive experience after another.
For the active travelers Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol Donyo Lengai offer fantastic and rewarding hiking challenges.
All famous parks and places of interest like Selous and Serengetti, Ngorongoro & The Highlands, Kilimanjaro and Meru are only a short flight away from Zanzibar.
Combining the vast plains of the mainland and the white beaches of Zanzibar makes for a stunning vacation.
We have partnered with the owners and operators of luxury camps and lodges so we can offer integrated Safari & Beach Holiday packages.
Gastronomy.
Known as the Spice Island, Zanzibar offers a wide variety of spices, extracts, herbs and seasoning assortments, and these are what make the Zanzibari cuisine unique. The Zanzibari add exotic spices to their meals to create the perfect flavor, aroma and color.
With an eclectic combination of the Swahili, Bantu, Indian, Portuguese and Arabian influences, the Zanzibari food will take you on an unforgettable culinary journey.
Our cook is an excellent chef who can prepare any dish you like, from local and traditional dishes to Asian and Western dishes. For the amateur cooks he will gladly organize cooking lessons with local spices which Zanzibar is famous for. Feel free to bring the recipe of your favorite dishes, if any of the ingredients cannot be found on the island our chef will find a creative solution to give your favorite dish a Zanzibar flavor and taste.
The seafood in Zanzibar is fantastic, fishermen bring the fresh catch every morning to the markets in the villages where you will also find fresh fruit and vegetables (our staff will be happy to accompany you).
