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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is the only Relais & Châteaux member in Tanzania, setting it apart as a property of rare distinction. With its family-owned roots and a dedicated butler assigned to each accommodation, your luxury Zanzibar experience feels effortlessly personal from the moment you arrive. Revel in the seclusion of your spacious villa or elegant room – from intimate one-bedroom options to generously proportioned multi-bedroom abodes – each with a private pool or hot tub. Beachfront properties offer an idyllic retreat, mere steps from the pure white shoreline.
Activities at the resort span culture, coastal discovery and conscious relaxation – join a cooking class, book an island excursion or head out onto the water for a variety of watersports, before surrendering to the soothing calm of The Senses Spa. Dine at the resort’s two restaurants, one moment savouring the freshest catch by the beach and the next indulging in fine dining beneath the stars. Three bars offer relaxed spaces to linger throughout the day, but as the sun begins to sink towards the horizon, it’s the aptly named Sunset Bar that is the place to be, its rooftop providing a front-row seat to golden-hour skies.
The resort unfolds along a stunning stretch of coastline on Paje Beach, where silky white sands are caressed by the aquamarine Indian Ocean. Although just 1km from Paje Village, with its laid-back beach bars and cafes, it retains a sense of secluded tranquillity. This peaceful ambience is enhanced by a watersports scene that makes the most of the coastal winds rather than motorised activities, with the area widely regarded as one of Zanzibar’s premier kite-surfing destinations.
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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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