Zanzibar – Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

With architecture and décor in the traditional Zanzibar style, this is an incredible value for money, well established hotel in a secluded area on the island’s east coast, about 50 minutes’ drive from the airport and Stone Town. Hands-on and attentive management, 4 restaurants, daily entertainment, a PADI dive school, 3 large pools, swim up bars and a scenic Spa with a Jacuzzi pool complete the picture.

Location:

Zanzibar South East Coast.

Currency:

Tanzanian Shilling, US Dollars, €uro, UK Pounds, ZA Rands and Kenian Shillings.

ACCOMMODATION

Seafront Villas
Located on the seafront, each with their own private pool and comprising 2 separate bedrooms – perfect for a family or house party with a maximum occupancy of 6 guests

Junior Suites
These junior suites have generous sea views and are situated along the beach front.

Cottage Rooms
The cottage rooms are situated on a gentle slope behind the junior suites and offer a partial sea view through the palm tree tops

Garden Rooms
The garden rooms are at the top of the slope in the lush tropical gardens. All have easy access to the long stretch of beach

Suite Rooms
Great beachfront location under the palms with a spectacular view

Bondeni Pool Rooms
These rooms are located in the Bondeni area at the top of the slope and face the Bondeni pool. This area includes the pool restaurant, swim up pool bar and air conditioned fitness centre

Masai Pool Rooms
These rooms are located around the Masai swimming pool close to the botanic garden and are furnished in typical Masai style

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Mosquito nets
• TV
• Wi-Fi connection
• Mini bar
• Telephone
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Hair dryer
• In room safe
• Veranda

DINING
The resort operates on a Half Board or an All Inclusive basis.

Meal Plan

All Inclusive concept includes:
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant or the Bondeni restaurant
• Meals will be served buffet and/or a la carte at hotel’s discretion
• Drinks from 10h00 to 24h00 including American coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, juices, all non-alcoholic cocktails, house wines, beer, alcoholic cocktails with Konyagi and non-branded spirits
• Afternoon tea, coffee and pastries
• Aqua gym, beach volley, table tennis, darts and indoor games, tennis court (equipment and court lighting not included), pool table, evening animation and petanque)
• One free trial dive in the pool

Kijiji
Main restaurant with a sea view terrace offering buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners

Bondeni Restaurant
In the Bondeni area offering buffet breakfast and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner

Tziporen Kosher Restaurant
Specialised kosher menus – kosher chef and rabbi in attendance.

Le Grand Bleu
Beachfront a la carte restaurant offering a lobster and seafood menu at an additional charge.

Masai Village
Twice weekly traditional Swahili and Masai dinners are served in this boma area representing a reconstruction of a real Masai village within the resort.

Zanzi-Bar
This is the main cocktail bar and there are also two swim up pool bars

SPA
The Samawati Spa is located on the cliff top with private ocean view treatment rooms

Wi-Fi
Available throughout the resort

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Boutique
• 2 Conference Rooms
• Games Room, Pool Table, Darts, Board games, Table Tennis
• 3 Swimming Pools plus pool at the Spa
• 2 Floodlit Tennis Courts
• Gym
• Volleyball
• Aerobics
• PADI Diving Centre
• Kids Club

• Stone Town

  Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town. Revisit the history of Zanzibar in this treasure trove town and learn about the events that shaped Zanzibar. This walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in Stone Town. This tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interest and time.

• Sultan Panorama

  The Sultan Panorama Tour is ideal for visitors with little time wishing to experience a bit of everything Zanzibar has to offer. A full day excursion, starting in Stone Town, with visits to the old slave market, Darajani market, a spice farm and a local village. Cooking, weaving, building houses and playing with the children, you’ll have chance to see what life is like for Zanzibar citizens.
  An informative and action packed day, this tour gives a taste of everything found in all other Zanzibar excursions and is strongly recommended as a first excursion.

• Prison Island

  Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the island. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes from Stone Town by boat and is surrounded by a spectacular coral reef. For the more active, there is a hiking trail.

• Spice Tour

  In days past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world.
  The spices were brought over from Asia and South America and flourished in the tropical Zanzibar climate. Today the
  plantations are a tribute to the island’s past – walk through the spice farm with your guide whilst you touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes.

• Jozani Forest

  In the south of the island, Jozani Forest is a wonder and delight, with tales of Zanzibar leopards, medicinal cures and beautiful scenery. The forest is home to a number of endemic species, including the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. Your guide will take you on a nature trail, lined with eucalyptus and mahogany trees and explain the medicinal properties of various plants. Learn about the various animal species, birds and reptiles that make their home
  in the various habitats of this tropical rainforest. The mangrove boardwalk takes you above the swamp, where, depending on the tide, you can see tropical fish flitting between the mangrove roots and crabs scuttling across.

• Sunset Dolphin Dhow Cruises

  The Original Dhow Safaris operates the spectacular Sunset Dolphin Cruise in one of Zanzibar’s truly unique dhows, used for centuries to navigate the coast of Africa. Experience one of the most romantic sights in the world as pods of dolphins glide through the water. Enjoy traditional canapés with a glass or wine or beer during the two hour dhow cruise.

• Sand Bank Picnic

  Set sail towards Prison Island. Watch giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, discover the amazing underwater sea life before heading off to the sand bank, a seemingly uninhabited and quiet bank in the ocean which suddenly comes to life with millions of birds flying overhead and ghost crabs scurrying across the golden sands. After lunch relax on the sandbank listening to the hush of waves lapping against the shore. For the more active visitor, discover more of the breathtaking underwater life around the sandbank, before slowly sailing back to Stone Town.