ZANZIBAR

SERENA HOTEL
If you wish to stay in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, then the hotel is well positioned and has wonderful harbour and sea views. Two historic buildings have been carefully restored and converted to create a unique property echoing the grandeur of days past. The 52 air-conditioned, ocean facing bedrooms are spacious, decorated in traditional Zanzibari style and the majority have a balcony. Facilities include swimming pool and terrace, bar, shop, beauty treatments and hairdressing. The restaurant, specialising is seafood, has been constructed so that the waves lap to within inches of the open windows and lateen-sailed dhows pass within metres of the tables.

DHOW PALACE, EMERSON & GREEN AND TEMBO HOUSE
These are small hotels of great style and character situated in Stone Town. They have been carefully restored and are furnished in an authentic fashion and full of antiques. Bedrooms have en suite facilities, are simply furnished and reached via steep wooden stairways. Dhow Palace has a lovely roof-top restaurant where breakfast and dinner is served and a swimming pool in the courtyard. Occupying a sea front location, its sister hotel, Tembo House, is a five minute walk away and has a pool, café and restaurant. It should be noted that at both hotels alcohol is not served. Emerson & Green has the Tower Top restaurant from which there are stunning views over the city

MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE
Selected by Condé Nast as one of the 3 most romantic ocean destinations in the world, the island is situated off the north-east coast of Zanzibar and guests wade knee-deep to an awaiting boat for the 20 minute crossing. The 10 rustic palm-fond band as are hidden in the shade of the tropical beach forest, are simply furnished with en suite bathroom reached by a covered walkway, overhead fans and private verandah. Thatched dining and sitting/bar areas have beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond. This is an ideal location to relax and laze in the sun and take strolls on the beach. Activities include scuba diving, boating, windsurfing and fishing.

BREEZES BEACH CLUB
Situated on the eastern side of the island about an hour from the airport and Stone Town, the 5-star hotel fronts onto a white sandy beach. standard rooms overlook the beautiful tropical gardens whilst the superior and deluxe rooms have sea views. The main building houses bars, a choice of restaurants and a shopping arcade. In front is a large swimming pool with a pool bar. Facilities include scuba diving and water sports centre, floodlit tennis courts and the ‘Frangipani Spa’ offering a variety of treatments and therapies. Adjoining is The Palms a self-contained complex of 6 cottages offering the very highest standards of comfort and service

RAS NUNGWI
This luxurious beach resort on the northern tip is noted for its accommodation, facilities and fine diving. The lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and unspoilt beaches on the island. All 32 rooms are air-conditioned and have balconies. The Lodge rooms have garden view whilst both types of chalets – superior and superior deluxe - have sea views with the higher category rooms being closest to the beach, There is excellent dining with the emphasis on seafood and a fine wine cellar. In the gardens is a large fresh water swimming pool. Although renowned for its diving, many other activities are available including dhow cruises, deep sea fishing, wind surfing and water skiing.

FUMBA BEACH LODGE
Tucked away on 40 acres of private land in the Menai Bay Conservation Area on the south-west coast of Zanzibar, the lodge has 20 deluxe rooms with overhead fans and sea views. Some of the rooms are inter-leading and ideal for families. There are also 6 spacious suites with large terrace doors opening onto a private deck and the beach beyond. Alongside the large infinity swimming pool is an open-air restaurant specialising in sea food together with international dishes. An old dhow has been converted into a bar and rests under an enormous baobab tree on a sea shore cliff – an amazing spot for sundowners. Various water sports available together with a PADI dive centre.

FUNDU LAGOON, PEMBA ISLAND
Only accessible by a 20 minute road transfer from Pemba Airport to Weche Port and then a 25 minute boat trip, the resort is a tranquil haven of outstanding natural beauty. The 14 thatched roof, en suite, bungalow tents are spaced along the beach and on the hillside overlooking the sea. Each has a ceiling fan, indoor and outdoor seating areas and linked to the main building by a labyrinth of wooden walkways. Meals are served in the main dining area or the jetty bar. As one of the world’s top diving locations, there is a fully equipped PADI diving centre and extensive water sports. A 48 ft Catamaran is available for hire, as well as daily sunset cruises on their dhow boat