Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS ON ZANZIBAR ARCHIPELAGO
When it comes to accommodations, the Zanzibar Archipelago has a variety of options ranging from 1-star to 5-star ratings, beach resorts with a maximum of 200 to 300 rooms, beach bungalows, guest houses, and even beach houses on offer for every type of traveler. Whether you are looking for a suitable hotel to specialize your honeymoon or an excellent accommodation for your family holiday, business, group, or individual from an active holiday to a relaxing one, please do not stress your head up anymore as most of those options await for you at the breathtaking locations just at the edge of Indian Ocean. It is all up to you if you would need to experience your stay in historic towns, on the islets, or at the beautiful sandy beaches, you can surely find something that suits your budget and needs no matter your travel wishes. Each accommodation has something special to spice up your stay.
Fair Africa Tours & Safaris has listed down some of the preferable hotels and locations to choose from or you can simply contact us and tell us your requirements, and we can find a suitable option for you and smoothen the booking procedure.
NORTH COASTÂ ZONE-ZANZIBAR ACCOMMODATIONS
The North coast of Zanzibar island is the most popular and brisk with splendid white sandy beaches. This zone includes Kendwa and Nungwi, the latter is at the Northern tip and famous for diving, snorkeling, game fishing activities, and the traditional Dhow building center while Kendwa located in the western part of the area about a 10-minute drive from Nungwi is a very alive and blessed with a white powdered sandy beach that allows swimming from beach regardless the tide. The visitors at this part have easy access to enjoy multiple options of water sports and nightlife. At this zone, the fringe reef is about less than a kilometer from the sea edge with warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean yearly around. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive from Zanzibar airport and Stone Town to reach this section of the Island.
NORTH EASTERN COAST ZONE-ZANZIBAR ACCOMMODATIONS
The North Eastern Coast is located about an hour drive from all points of entry to Zanzibar. This Zone covers various beautiful sandy beaches. Chwaka,Uroa and Pongwe these are the ones of the splendid beaches that the archipelago proudly to have which located at the eastern part of this section.The most part of this area is at a bay and is one of the tranquil places that allow the guests to enjoy an escape holiday.Most of the accommodations here are boutique hotels and the visitors should expect a difficulty of swimming off beach at low tide as the fringe reef is located at hundreads of metres from the sea edge however one can still enjoy the reef walking.Kiwengwa and Pwani Mchangani,this is north east part of the zone that boasts to have some of the major accommodations in 5 and 4 star ranking resorts .The beaches are nice ,animated and cozy however it is still difficulty to swim from the beach at low tide. Matemwe is one of the small fishing villages located more in the northern east of this section that boasts the spectacular public white sandy beach.The place offers you with small luxury or middle class hotels and an easy access to kite-surfing, Mnemba island for an amazing snorkeling and diving spot.
SOUTHERN COAST ZONE-ZANZIBAR
ACCOMMODATIONS
Kizimkazi village and Makunduchi make up the southern part of the zone. The area is not much
developed touristic compared to the Northern region and a bit sloppy long beach place towards a barrier reef makes swimming more complicated at any
tidal time. However, this part is surely the best spot for dolphin viewing and also
an absolute place to chill out and relax. The eastern part of the region
consists the coastal villages such as Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu, and Michamvi. The area boasts to have a picturesque environment with an
outstanding view of the turquoise warm ocean. The beautiful coastal strip of
coconut palms and the long white powdered beaches, just add to the beauty of this part of the southern island. However, when the tide is out is difficult to swim from the beach
but it offers an opportunity to experience the seaweed agricultural activities
and reef walking. This location is also very famous for kite-surfing especially Paje which has now been recognized
worldwide as one of the best kite-surfing spots particularly for beginners and
intermediates while in the evening the entire zone gives you a nightlife
experience.
NORTH WESTERN COAST ZONE-ZANZIBAR ACCOMMODATIONS
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This coastal region is formed mainly by coral stones hence almost all hotels and few resorts are built on the cliffs with very small beaches on the slope. However, this zone is very close to Stone Town, Airport and are great locations to enjoy fascinating sunsets on every clear evening. An ideal place for an active holiday.
STONE TOWN –ZANZIBAR ACCOMMODATIONS
Stone Town is the capital of the Zanzibar islands and a historical old town that is a UNESCO world heritage. The town is located at the west of Zanzibar about 15 minutes drive from Zanzibar Airport. Most of the hotels within the Old Town are set on well renovated ancient residential buildings and offer a special ambiance. The visitors staying here would find an easy to explore on foot all the historical sites in the town while the shopaholics would just walk a few steps to the souvenir shops. It is a bustling old town with very narrow streets, a heart of our culture, old Arab houses, and mosques at every corner of the street. The sunset here is stunning and the nightlife around town is something great to add to your travel experience. This is a MUST stay or visit the place, the area where you can enjoy a night Market at Forodhani Garden Park.
