There are few such evocative names as Zanzibar, the island that is part of Tanzania and lies about 20 miles off the coast near Dar es Salaam. For the first night you will be based in the old Stone Town, and have the opportunity to wander through fascinating narrow streets and the bustling bazaar

Set within the unspoiled beauty of an extensive natural palm grove and spectacular sandy beach Ocean. Accommodation consists of 100 bungalows designed in traditional native style using only the finest building materials. Other facilities available include Two Restaurants, Bars & Nightclub, Private Beach, Lagoon Swimming pool, Sun Lounging Terraces, Health & Fitness Centre, Water sports Centre

Located on the northern tip of Zanzibar, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel lies a mere 60 km from the airport and Zanzibar’s Stone Town. The Hotel has 32 rooms furnished with hand crafted four poster beds and indigenous décor, and all have en-suite facilities and verenda. Lodge rooms (12) have a garden view and all chalets (20) have a sea view. The resort has a bar and restaurant, and offers water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.

Located on the North East coast of Zanzibar in the Kiwengwa area famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean, Bluebay Beach resort offers an idyllic setting for soaking up the sun, safe swimming in a temperate ocean or indulging in a wide variety of water sports all protected by a spectacular coral reef. Created in separate bungalows with stunning views over tropical gardens to the azure Indian Ocean beyond, the 86 guest rooms have been developed using local design techniques and makuti (palm thatch) which blends naturally into the landscape

Breezes Beach club is situated on the east coast of Zanzibar along a pristine beach stretching as far as the eye can see, some 50 minutes drive from the airport. There are a total of 70 rooms - 10 Standard, 40 Deluxe, 20 SUITES, 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, and are located in landscaped gardens with SUITES & Deluxe rooms being closer to the sea.

Nestled into the secluded coastline of the Wambaa Peninsular which boasts of about 5 kilometres of white, sandy beach in Pemba Island, Fundu Lagoon comprises 19 bungalows, two bars and a restaurant, specifically designed and hand-crafted to blend with the natural environment of the fertile isle. The accommodation rooms are either directly on the beach or high on the ridge of the peninsula, all with superb sweeping views of the bay. Each room has a private balcony and en suite bathroom. Furnishings are stylishly made from local material.

The lodge is located on the Ras Kigomasha peninsula, north of the Ngezi forest. It can be reached from either Mkoani Port by Taxi , Chake Chake airport and also via the mainland by boats from Tanga in Tanzania and Shimoni in Kenya through the port of Wete. The lodge has 10 sea front bungalows, 2 honeymoon bungalows and 2 garden family cottages with two bedrooms in each.

KINASI is a small, private lodge situated in a coconut and cashew plantation facing Chole Bay on Mafia Island. It provides a high standard of accommodation in only lateen bungalows (one is a family unit with two bedrooms), each with a large verandah and ensuite bathroom. The bungalows have been constructed in rendered concrete block, with palm-leaf (makuti) roofs, and concrete foundations and floors. There is all-day mains electricity and hot and cold water supply from three permanent wells on the property.