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Baraza is an architectural delight, blending Swahili, Arabic and Indian styles to create a stylish building reminiscent of the Sultans' Palaces of Zanzibar. Luxurious interiors celebrate the skills of local craftsmen, featuring dramatic arches and hand-carved furnishings, off-set by cooling colour schemes and spacious terraces with private plunge pools. Choose from one-bedroom or two-bedroom villlas with views of the fragrant gardens or shimmering Indian Ocean.
Relax along the palm-fringed sands of award-winning Bwejuu-Paje beach, or head to the Frangipani Spa where essential oils infused with cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns will work their magic. Meanwhile, younger guests can enjoy hours of fun in the Baraza Kids' Club, complete with a shallow children's pool. In the restaurants, the chefs are waiting to provide a fusion of culinary delights using Swahili, Persian and Indian recipes, infused with spices from Zanzibar.
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The team of dive masters at the five-star PADI dive centre artfully showcase Zanzibar’s kaleidoscopic underwater world. There are 65 kilometres of pristine coral reefs to explore. home to over 400 species of fish, making it one of the best dive sites in the Indian Ocean. Whether you're a complete beginner or an expert, no more than six guests attend any one dive.
The beautiful Bwejuu-Paje beach has been voted one of the best island beaches in the world, thanks to its picture postcard setting of turquoise waters and white pristine sands fringed with palm trees. There are plenty of watersports to try and, during low tide, beach volleyball and football matches are arranged by the friendly staff at Baraza.
Learn more about the intriguing local culture with an introduction to the history of Zanzibar, followed by a lesson in Swahili under the shade of the palm trees. Cookery classes can also be arranged, during which the chefs will demonstrate how to use the glorious spices that Zanzibar is famous for.
A brilliantly spacious resort for families, Baraza's two-bedroom villas offer two en suite bathrooms and a separate lounge. Meanwhile, the glorious kids' club welcomes children aged four to twelve years old, offering a variety of exciting and educational activities to keep young curious minds busy.
The Frangipani Spa, situated in the tropical gardens, offers a world-class selection of facilities as well as health and beauty treatments. There is a lap pool with soothing underwater music and professional therapists from Thailand, Bali and India. The entire space has a relaxing yet distinctly Swahili ambiance with the arrangement of candlelight and spice-scented aromas which disperse from the locally-spiced essential oils used in many of the therapeutic treatments.
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Head for Stone Town, the island's cultural heart and lose yourself in bustling bazaars and a labyrinth of winding alleyways and mosques. Admire the 19th century architecture and ramshackled markets babbling with frenzied chatter, or head to the House of Wonders, so called because it was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity.
Capital
Zanzibar City
Language
Time Difference
3
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling
Voltage
230v
Zanzibar enjoys hot and sunny weather throughout the year, with an ideal sea breeze. Rain becomes more frequent in April and May, but the showers throughout the remainder of the year are generally short.
Flight Information British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi. Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow. Onward connecting flights with Precision Air to Zanzibar.
Flight Time From London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam: 9 hours, 35 minutes. London Heathrow to Nairobi: 8 hours, 25 minutes. Onward connecting flights from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar: 30 minutes. From Nairobi to Zanzibar: 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Take a boat trip to Prison Island, once used to quarantine Yellow Fever sufferers. The island is a great place to snorkel and to see giant Aldabra Tortoises − some of whom are around one-hundred years old. Perhaps you fancy exploring the island’s interior woodland, as you keep your eyes peeled for birds, bats, various butterflies and Duiker Antelope.
Great for wildlife-lovers, Jozani Natural Forest Reserve is home to the Red Colobus Monkey, offering a wonderful opportunity to see and photograph these rare species. Furthermore, experience an unforgettable dolphin safari from the village of Kizimkazi, on the southern coast of the island, as you spot the majestic Bottlenose and Humpback Dolphins.
The Anglican Cathedral is a must-see in Stone Town. Building work started in 1873 and lasted ten years, under the vision and contribution of Edward Steere, third Anglican Bishop of Zanzibar. The tall spire and yellow-grey walls blend in with the surrounding streets of Stone Town, whilst the dark-wood pews and stained-glass windows reminded the British visitors of churches back home. With the history of the slave trade in Zanzibar, there is a monument that remembers this dark period of history.
Located on the main seafront, discover the impressive ramparts of the Old Fort in Stone Town, overlooking the beautiful Forodhani Gardens and the ocean beyond. The forts were constructed by the Omani Arabs to defend the island from the Portuguese in 1698. Today, the Old Fort is still an impressive sight, complete with souvenir shops for those little keepsakes and a pleasant café for refreshment. Local shows in the open-air amphitheatre (located next to the Old Fort) are also a brilliant accompaniment to visiting the Old Fort.
Whilst visiting iconic Stone Town, do visit the extraordinary House of Wonders, which rises in impressive tiers of lean steel pillars and large open balconies and overlooks the waterfront. Built in 1883 for Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, it is the largest and tallest building in Stone Town. The origins of the name, ‘House of Wonders’ comes from it being the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and running water, along with being the first building in East Africa to have a lift.
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