August 27, 2010

Magical Kenya, a Honeymooners Delight

Ever thought of planning your second honeymoon or a midlife crises honeymoon to make your beloved love you again the same as when you started up? This has been on my mind for some time and one place that I know can make any husband or wife fall in love again is Malindi on the North Coast of Kenya. This small village with its Italian flavor, good beaches, good hotels, friendliness and just the relaxed atmosphere from another world is the perfect choice. A Honeymoon, a romantic holiday, family holiday, or just a beach holiday with friends, Malindi will make this special. The first time I took my beloved wife to this special place we spend one night doing a private romantic beach dinner and this is a must to include in any couples holiday. I think this small thing is one of the best things to do while staying at any of the resorts in Malindi. The nature of the people and just the atmosphere in the air is what truly makes this place amazing. Should you be up for any activities or a safari in the region this is all on offer and can be easily arranged by the local travel desk or through your agent. I am so looking forward to my next visit and especially taking my beloved wife to enjoy this very special place with me again.






Recommended Resorts in Malindi and Watamu Beach includes; Tropical Village, Malindi Beach, Twiga Beach and Turtle Bay.

June 03, 2009

Spectacular Honeymoon in Botswana

Honeymoon Safari in Spectacular Botswana
(8 nights / 9 day itinerary)

A Honeymoon in Botswana is the ultimate romantic getaway. Your days will be spent on safari exploring the wild, pristine wilderness of Africa and your evenings will be filled with romance - exclusive private candlelit dinners under the African stars, right in the heart of the African bush. Desert & Delta Safaris have intimate, small and exclusive lodges, allowing for personalized service and attention to the smallest detail. Lodge staff are passionate and committed to making your dream African honeymoon a reality that will be cherished for a lifetime.


Highlights: To celebrate your honeymoon Lathita have included a number of unique experiences to enhance your African safari:- Upgrade to Honeymoon Suite with own private plunge pool at Chobe Game Lodge - Candlelit dinner on your private deck at Savute Safari Lodge - Enjoy a romantic dinner for two on Xugana Island’s famous floating deck, under the diamond studded skies over the Okavango Delta.- A memorable tree planting ceremony where you will plant your own tree. A plaque with your names will be placed on the tree.

Honeymoon Safari in Spectacular Botswana
Botswana Safari - Honeymoon Safaris - Chobe Safaris


Day 1 to 3 - The Chobe

Upon your arrival at Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and welcomed by a representative from Chobe Game Lodge. You will be transferred by road to the Lodge, where you will spend two nights. Experience this legendary lodge made famous by Richard Burton and Elisabeth Taylor who celebrated their second wedding at Chobe Game Lodge.
After settling into your luxurious Honeymoon Suite, you will have time to freshen up and relax. Enjoy a delicious lunch served on the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River.Set out on your afternoon game activity - a sundowner cruise on the magnificent Chobe River or an exciting game drive exploring the Chobe area. Sunset Cruises are spectacular as you will be able to view wildlife that congregates at the water’s edge and enjoy a spectacular African sunset.The Chobe National Park is famous for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo and magnificent star-gazing. Your professional guide will be happy to show you the African skies, explaining the stars while sharing local folklore.
Chobe Game Lodge facilities include a riverside boma where traditional dancers perform, a large swimming pool, a stylish cigar bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River. Chobe Game Lodge also has wildlife reference library with lounge and terrace.
Should you wish to pamper yourself whilst on honeymoon, you can schedule an appointment with the in-house beautician.


Day 3 to 5 - The Savute

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you transfer to Kasane Airport. Depart on your scheduled charter flight to Savute Safari Lodge, situated inside the world renowned Chobe National Park, where you will stay for two nights. Savute is known for its incredible predator activity and abundance of wildlife.A handful of small pans sustain Savute's thousands of animals with a permanent, yet fragile, water source. On your game drive, experience magnificent bull Elephants shuffling past you as you sit in your open vehicle. All drives are led by professional guides who have incredible knowledge of the Savuti area.
Savute Safari Lodge has 12 twin-bedded luxury wood, thatch and glass safari suites, well-suited to the hot and dry conditions. The suites have spacious interiors, glass sliding doors, private viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms.
Facilities at Savute Safari Lodge include a lounge, library and cocktail bar, which are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building. A viewing deck is ideal for watching game at the water hole. A swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooks the channel. After a day out in African bush, cool off with a dip in the plunge pool or sip a cocktail on the viewing deck.
Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on your private deck. As the sun sets, you will watch animals drinking at the water holes situated in front of camp. Listen to the sounds of the African night as you enjoy your delicious meal.


Day 5 to 7 - The Okavango Delta

After an early morning activity and breakfast at Savute Safari Lodge, you will connect with a light aircraft for your flight to Xugana Island Lodge, where you will stay for two nights.Xugana Lagoon is in the permanent Delta, a world of crystal clear waterways winding through vast reed and papyrus beds and opening onto tranquil lagoons. Located in a private concession, Xugana is a true water -based camp.Xugana Island Lodge has only eight chalets which are raised on wooden decks. Each chalet has en-suite bathrooms and private decks which overlook the lagoon. Xugana Lagoon offers magnificent African sunsets.
The lodge has an open boma and outdoor dining area. The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under an Ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy. The swimming pool, in the centre of the island is a perfect place to relax.
After a delicious lunch, you depart on your afternoon game activity. Enjoy a boat cruise and even try your hand at some fishing for bream and tiger fish. Enjoy tranquil mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes, combined with adrenaline pumping walks on surrounding lagoons and islands in the concession.
A romantic dinner for two on the famous floating deck, with a magnificent sunset view, will leave you with everlasting memories of the Okavango Delta.


Day 7 to 9 - The Kalahari and Makgadikgadi


Enjoy a morning activity before departing on your scheduled charter flight to the desert location of Leroo La Tau, where you will spend two nights. Leroo La Tau is built on 15m high cliffs above the dry Boteti River which gives guests opportunities for spectacular wildlife sightings from this raised vantage point.The main reception and lounge areas sit high on the cliffs overlooking the Boteti Riverbed and the sweeping scrub and grasslands of the Makgadikgadi.
Luxury glass and thatch chalets on individual raised wooden platforms provide unsurpassed views over the dry riverbed and grassy plains.
From the pool you can watch the herds of zebra and wildebeest that congregate to drink from the waterhole. View animals on day and night game drives and perhaps see Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena and maybe even the rare White Rhino.
Take part in a memorable tree planting ceremony where you will plant your own tree. A unique gesture where you will contribute to the preservation of the natural environment in Africa - for present and future generations.


Day 9 - Departure
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Leroo La Tau to Maun Airport for your onward arrangements. Unforgettable memories, newfound friendships and the promise of a return journey to Botswana ever close to your heart.


Botswana Safari - Honeymoon Safaris - Chobe Safaris

8 nights accommodation (2 nights Chobe Game Lodge, 2 nights Savute Safari Lodge, 2 nights Xugana Island Lodge, 2 nights Leroo La Tau)- Suite upgrade at Chobe Game lodge- Private dinner at Savute Safari Lodge- Private floating deck dinner at Xugana Island Lodge- Tree planting ceremony at Leroo La Tau - All meals as specified - Airport departure tax at Kasane Airport- Scheduled activities - All soft drinks and local brand beverages - National Park entrance fees- Laundry services - Medical evacuation insurance- Scheduled charter flights & road transfers as specified (KASANE to MAUN or MAUN to KASANE)
Excluded
- Meals other than specified- Premium brand drinks- Gratuities- Sightseeing and activities other than specified. - Visa fees- Travel insurance- Flights & airport taxes


Travel between lodges

Flying is an integral part of your Botswana safari and is a unique way to experience the area you are visiting from the air. Part of the experience of visiting Desert & Delta Safaris’ lodges, is the journey between camps.
We offer a fully integrated private air charter service, operated by our sister company Safari Air. Safari Air operates single engine Airvan’s, Cessna 206s, 207s, 210s, Cessna Caravans. We have a compliment of pilots originating from all over the world including countries such as New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and Botswana. All our pilots hold Botswana Commercial Pilots Licenses together with Commercial Pilots Licenses for their country of origin.
Unless you have booked a private air charter, your flight transfers will be booked as a "seat on plane" basis. Flight times are arranged according to each day's requirements and to fit in with activities, thus the plane may pick up and drop off other guest’s en-route to your destination. Times therefore vary from day to day and will be communicated to you the afternoon before departure. Flights to Kasane for the Chobe lodges and for Victoria Falls/Livingstone depart early to meet the scheduled road transfers. Therefore early morning activities for guests departing on these flights are curtailed.
Private charters can be arranged, in which case you will be the only guests in the plane and you may specify your departure times. We are happy to quote separately for this.

The Safari Experience

A typical safari day...
06h00 Wake up call 06h15 Early morning tea/coffee and a light breakfast. 06h30 Depart for early morning game activity; game drives, walking, boat activities. Cold drinks, coffee and tea served half way through the activity. 10h30 Return to the lodge to freshen up and relax.11h00 Buffet brunch is served after which your time is free for relaxation. Enjoy time around the pool and other facilities that the lodge offers. 15h30 High tea/coffee, cake & savoury snacks. 16h00 Afternoon game activity with sundowners in a scenic location 19h00 Return to the lodge 20h00 Pre dinner drinks with snacks in the bar followed by an a la carte or table d'hote dinner. 21h00 Drinks/coffee/ liquors around the boma/campfire.
Please note all times are approximate, depending on the game sightings and seasonality.
At the lodges our vehicles either open Toyota Land Cruisers carrying a maximum of 7 people or Land Rovers carrying a maximum of 9 people. All Land Cruisers have individual buckets seats while the Land Rover have bench seats. All vehicles have a removable canvas roof which is important for the hot African days. Smoking is not permitted in any of our safari vehicles, but is allowed in sections of the lodges.
Safari activities
Chobe Game Lodge offers game drives conducted in open four-wheel drive vehicles, normally early morning and late afternoon. There are also excursions in motorboats and sunset cruises on the Chobe River. Professional guides or a environmentalist offer star gazing on the stargazing deckSavute Safari Lodge offers daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Savute area of the Chobe National Park, including the Savute Marsh. A visit to Gubatsa Hills and ancient San rock paintings is also available.Xugana Island Lodge offers Mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes built to the traditional design, boat safaris to lagoons and islands and wilderness walks. Bream and Tiger Fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year. Birdwatching is excellent throughout the year.Leroo La Tau offers day and night game drives in open 4 x 4 safari vehicles.
Guides and Staff
Desert & Delta Safaris were established in Botswana in 1982 and today we are fortunate to have many long-serving staff in our employ. All of our guides are local Batswana, recruited from nearby villages. As many of them have grown up in wilderness areas, they have an intimate knowledge of the wildlife and ecology of Botswana. Many of the staff have been with us from trainee level right through to fully qualified guides.John Kata of Camp Okavango is our longest serving guide – he has been with us since the company was established in 1982.

November 28, 2008

Mauritius Honeymoons

ROMANCE WITH LE RECIF HOTEL

Nestled on the protected Western coast of Mauritius, overlooking a bay sheltered from the trade winds, Le Récif is halfway between the coastal village of Grand Baie and Port Louis, the capital. This hotel is a charming and elegant haven for your holidays. At the foot of Le Recif lies a magnificent marine park which offers a wonderful site for underwater lovers. Surfers will also find an exciting surf spot.




Mauritius Holiday - Le Recif Hotel - Romantic Honeymoons

Price starting from: R10 400.00 per person sharing


Rooms Standard Garden view (25-30m2) 18 Standard Sea view (25-30m2) 37 Superior Sea view (40-45m2) 15
All rooms are equipped with: Individually controlled air-conditioning, Private bathroom, shower and separate toilets, Double queen sized bed or twin beds, Mini-bar, Individual safe, Hair-dryer, International direct dialling telephone, Television (satellite channels)
Electricity : 220 volts.

Available Services at Le Recif
Free - Kayak - Pedalo - Glass bottom boat - Snorkelling - Water Ski
Paying- Big game Fishing - Scuba Diving and Excursions
Restaurants at Le Recif

Le Pointe aux Piments
Main restaurant on the waterfront. Open everyday
Breakfast : buffet style, from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Lunch : “A la Carte” from noon to 3 p.m.
Dînner : International buffet with “live cooking” or “table d’hôte” from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seats : 100

L’Océan
Seafood restaurant “à la Carte” overlooking the sea, open everyday except sunday. Seafood specialities. Dinner (on reservation) : from 7.30 p.m. to 10. p.m. (with a supplement on the half-board credit). Seats : 25.
La Sirène Bar Main bar.
Ideal to look at magnificent sunsets over the lagoon. Open everyday from 10 a.m. till midnight.Snacks available up to 18hrs
‘Le Latanier’ Wellness Lounge
Take a breath of fresh air and discover our unsurpassed services:- Sauna - Hammam - Massage.

November 25, 2008

Vic Falls, Kruger & Cape Town

VIC FALLS, KRUGER AND CAPE TOWN

Experience the “Smoke that Thunders” when the mist of the mighty Victoria Falls hits your face. Wake up to the sound of a lion’s roar in the distance… Have breakfast with the magnificent Table Mountain as a backdrop… This package provides a combination of fly in destinations in order to limit the time spend on travelling. It does however allow you the freedom of self-exploration in Cape Town, via car rental. Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park and Table Mountain are some of the top attractions in Southern Africa. Our Zambia to Cape Town Safari will give you a feel of what Southern Africa is all about…

Victoria Falls Safari - Kruger Safari - Cape Town Safari

Experience the highlights of Southern Africa, Victoria Falls, Kruger & Cape Town...


Day 1 - 2: ZAMBIA / TAITA FALCON LODGE

On arrival you will be met and transferred to the lodge for 2 nights. Taita Falcon is stunningly perched on the very edge of the Batoka Gorge, offering a superb view of the raging waters 200m below. The chalets are open plan and constructed of reed and stone. Each chalet is en-suite, with mosquito nets in the rooms. For a real 'African Experience' Taita Falcon Lodge is the place to stay!
There are mosquito nets on all the beds and mosquito coils are used in the evenings. Taita Falcon Lodge is the perfect place to enjoy all the excitement and action of the Victoria Falls whilst retaining the essential peace and tranquillity of a remote African Lodge in the wildest of settings.
At Taita Falcon Lodge you will be spoilt for choice in an environment where you will be surrounded by breathtaking beauty and tranquillity.
During your stay you will have the opportunity to take part in numerous activities/ tours which will allow you to explore the area. The tours included are a Vic Falls Visit, Guided Bush Walk, Cultural Village Tour & a Sunset Cruise.


DAY 3: JOHANNESBURG / MICHELANGELO AT MANDELA SQUARE

This morning you will check in for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel for 1 night. The elegant Michelangelo on Nelson Mandela Square is the perfect vantage from which to observe the entertainment and corporate capital of Africa.
The Michelangelo makes a lasting impression, with its signature Renaissance architecture, elegance and service excellence, All suites have private bathrooms with a separate shower and toilet, hairdryers, radio, TV & pay movie channel, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dialing phones, electronic razor plug (220/110V), complimentary tea & coffee and mini bar. For your security, all rooms are equipped with electric safes and smoke


DAY 4-6: KRUGER / JOCK SAFARI LODGE

This morning you will transfer back to the airport to check in for your flight to the Nelspruit. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the lodge. Jock Safari Lodge incorporates the romance and elegance of the past colonial era, and reflects in its unique style the indigenous Zulu and Shangaan cultures.
This luxurious lodge is situated in the southern area of the KNP at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers, half way between Skukuza and Malelane. Twelve individual thatched suites, screened by lush trees and reed walls, offer guests utmost luxurious privacy, creating a unique experience of gracious old world elegance surrounded by unspoilt wilderness. Each suite, with queen or twin beds enveloped in a canopy of voluptuous white netting, has its own personal “sala” (thatched viewing deck), plunge pool, romantic Victorian ball and claw bath, his and her vanities and outdoor shower. The suites have been built overlooking the rivers and offer breathtaking river bed frontage, bushveld vistas and game viewing. Each suite is also fully equipped with 5 star amenities such as air-conditioning, fans, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar and safe.During you stay at this luxurious lodge you will enjoy morning & evening game drives.


DAY 7 – 9: CAPE TOWN / THE LONG BEACH

This morning you will be transferred back to the Nelspruit airport for you flight to Johannesburg. On arrival in JNB you will collect your luggage and check in for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town you will collect your rental car to drive yourselves to The Long Beach.
The Long Beach is situated in the picturesque lobster-fishing village of Kommetjie, a short thirty-minute drive from Cape Town. It is truly a special place to stay, offering a rare and rewarding alternative, romantic hideaway. The beach, literally on your doorstep, is eight kilometers of fine, white powdered sand, so pristine that it alone will leave you breathless.
Each of The Long Beach's six luxury suites was designed with comfort in mind - to make the most discerning guest feel relaxed and thoroughly pampered. Each suite is adorned with colonial-style lime washed wooden shutters, which, when opened depict spectacular views of the crystal blue Atlantic Beach and the pure white sands of Kommetjie's famous, Long Beach.
Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, relaxing sun deck with ocean views and the perfect spot for whale - watching in season.
During your stay you will enjoy two full day tours: a Cape Peninsula tour and a Winelands tour. You will be collected and dropped off at the hotel for both these tours.

DAY 10: DEPARTURE
This morning you will drive yourselves to the CPT airport where you will drop off your vehicle and check in for your flight back to Johannesburg.

Enjoy your Safari with Lathita Tailor Made Travel

Victoria Falls Safari - Kruger Safari - Cape Town Safari

October 04, 2008

August 08, 2008

Jambo Kenya

JAMBO KENYA

I’ve never been to Kenya and my knowledge of the country was limited to media publications, which mostly focused on safari’s to the Masai Mara. This is my experience of this wonderful destination.

We were booked on a flight at 00h40, but the plane was delayed so we only departed at “ridiculous o’ clock” (03h45am) from OR Tambo Airport. We flew with Kenya Air, a very good airline, which served great meals and lots of drinks on the way to Nairobi. There were plenty of seats open so I could make myself comfortable and catch a few hours sleep along the way. The flight was under 6 hours and we touched down in Nairobi just after 11 o’ clock (Time zone: GMT + 1 hour). After border post formalities, we made our way to the domestic departures for a 45 minute flight to Malindi. Upon arrival we've been met by friendly faces in the national greeting “Jambo” (hallo). Being a coastal town close to the equator means tropical weather. We left a cold Johannesburg at barely 5 degrees C and arrived in Malindi where the winter temperature seldom drops below 25C. The Kenyan people are extremely friendly. We took a short transfer from the airport to Tropical Village, a Plan Hotel resort, located in an area known as Malindi Beach 1.

Tropical Village is true to its name- sultry with plenty of palm trees, landscaped gardens, typical Swahili architecture and Morocan décor. On arrival we checked in and received welcome cocktails…the first of many during our stay. I was a taken by the friendliness of the staff – jambo-jambo and karibo (you are welcome) was the lingo everywhere we went.


Malindi Beach was so different than what I imaged it – Kenya is world apart from everything I know in South Africa. As the sun set, more cocktails were served and we sat at the bar meeting new people from around the world.

Our first night in Malindi was rounded off by a Masai performance at the entertainment area in the resort. Back in our room we laid in a king size four poster bed, wrapped in a mosquito net, listening to the sea breeze rustling through the palm trees. This is the kind of stuff, romantic holidays are made of.



The next day we explored Malindi Village. The resort arranged a Village tour and we jumped into a mini bus. The streets were busy with busses, bicycles, cars, trucks, tuc-tuc’s (three wheeler motorbike taxis), pedestrians, coats and chickens …”the world and his wife was in town” (a description used by Charley Boorman in his book The Long Way Down – the book I was reading for the holiday). Even though the streets were packed to capacity, nobody lost their temper…”hakuna matata” – not a problem, is the outlook on every aspect of life here. Malindi Village is characterized by Arabic architecture and many small shops and informal markets. It is a colorful town with a fusion of Swahili and Italian culture. On tour we stopped at an informal market where eager sellers met us with friendly “jambo” greetings and traditional curios ranging from leather products and creative wood crafts to interesting fabrics. Price was negotiable and sellers liked to bargain on every item. Later the day we stopped at a typical Tavern for a taste of the local drink – palm wine. It is easily the most revolting thing I have ever drunk but at KES350 (less than US$1) per bottle, it is popular with the locals. On route we visited the Gedi Ruines, Watamu beach and a wood craft factory where local tradesmen hand crafted curios. At the hand craft showroom I could not resist buying more curios.

The next few days we spend lazing on the beach, the stress on normal life evaporating into to the clear blue sky over head. At Tropical Village there are plenty to do – morning stretching by the pool, aqua aerobics, archery, beach volleyball, dance lessons and many more. The resort sports a PADI centre and non-motorized water sports. In the evenings there is entertainment (“animazion” as it is called) which includes games, cabaret and African dancing…never a dull moment. The open lounge offered a relaxing atmosphere where you can just sit enjoy a few drinks or mingle with the other guests.

As an extra surprise, my husband arranged a romantic private beach dinner for two. It was picture perfect, with a wooden gazebo draped in soft white linen floating in the breeze and romantic background music against the brake of the waves just a few steps away. Our waiter served us wine, delectable seafood platters and decadent desert. It was a very special occasion.

When in Kenya one has to include a safari as part of your stay – the perfect beach and bush destination.

We departed at mid-morning from Malindi and made our way inland. We passed several villages and a natural forest, before the landscape started to change to a drier savanna. Tsavo East National Park is located about 2 and a half hours drive from Malindi. We were again welcomed by friendly staff and our ranger joined us for a late lunch before we embarked the game viewer for a game drive. The ranger was very knowledgeable and good in spotting animals, birds and plants along the way. We saw huge buffalo herds and elephants at the river. Back at the lodge we enjoyed a hearty dinner and we chatted to the other guests, who came to Galana River Lodge for bird hunting the next day. We had an early night, as we planned a morning game drive, starting at 05h30. The next day’s game viewing was exciting. We spotted hyena, lynx, bat eared foxes and jackal, animals which we do not often see in South Africa (perhaps because I usually do not get up at ridiculous hours in the morning for game viewing). By mid-day we returned to the lodge with great photographs of elephants, a variety of antelope and birds. We unfortunately did not see lion or leopard, but the experience was still satisfying. After freshening up and a quick lunch, we made our way back to Malindi.

All to soon our stay in Kenya has come to an end. We had one last night in this idyllic setting and we tried to make the best…but we were very tired after the safari and went to bed quite early.

Waking up I had a stone in my heart. I have fallen hopelessly in love with Kenya, but I had to return to work, home, traffic, bills and the normality’s of life. As we transferred to Mombasa for our flight back to South Africa, I was already busy in my head, planning our next visit to this amazing part of the world.

For more information about holidays in Kenya go to
www.lathita.co.za or write to info@lathita.co.za

I wish to thank Plan Hotels and their staff for their hospitality.

June 05, 2008

Bluebay Beach Resort - Zanzibar

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa - “The most beautiful Beach Resort in Zanzibar”



Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the finest wide, white, sandy beach on the island of Zanzibar. Located on the East Coast in an area known as Kiwengwa, the hotel is only 35 minutes drive from the town and the airport on a recently built tarmac road. Bluebay Beach Resort opened in December 1999 and offers a wide range of facilities in addition to the magic Indian Ocean "Spice island" itself.

Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the most beautiful 25 acre site with its bedroom cottages located on rising ground overlooking verdant gardens, the public areas, the pool, the more than 1,000 beautiful palm trees, the sparkling white beach and the azure sea with its coral reef offering particularly warm and safe swimming.


Experience Zanzibar and Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa


The rooms
Bluebay Beach Resort offers 80 Superior rooms, 6 Deluxe rooms and 2 Sultan rooms, all of which enjoy magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. Each consists of spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, en suite bathroom and verandah or balcony.
All rooms are tastefully decorated using traditional Zanzibari furniture to include large four poster beds with mosquito nets, a writing bureau, coffee table and easy chairs. Split level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TV's, mini-bars, hair dryers and telephones add a touch of luxury to each room whilst the presence of smoke detectors and fire alarms are a sign of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our guests.

Restaurant and Bars
The Bluebay Beach Resort 'Makuti Restaurant' enjoys magnificent views over the modern deck-level swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner within our guests meal plan arrangements.
The main bar located beside the swimming pool serves a wide selection of European and South African wines, local and imported beers, spirits and minerals as well as coffee, Cappuccino and Espresso.
The Beach Bar and Restaurant, as the name implies, is situated on the very edge of the beautiful Indian Ocean and is an ideal place for guests to sip cold drinks or to enjoy a feast of seafood specialties, pizzas prepared in our authentic wood fired oven as well as other light fare, all served in an informal setting with toes in the sand and a magnificent thatched roof to shade you from the hot tropical sun.

The Spa
Being in harmony with the environment have always been a priority at Bluebay. Keeping to our ethic, we have created the most fantastic Spa in East Africa. By using primarily natural material the Spa has a relaxed tropical island feel. The wooden deck, the thatch roof built with palm trees growing up through it, the splashing water and the abundance of beautiful exotic plants makes the Spa the ultimate place to completely rejuvenate your body and elevate your mind.
A lifting sense of wellbeing engulfs you as you are guided by our professionals through our different treatment rooms, specialists at adapting to each persons requirements, they massages you in airy sea view rooms, over looking the beach and the turquoise ocean beyond.
As with everything at the Spa, the skin care products have been selected for their pure and natural ingredients. Ror a really memorable experience ask your therapists to blend and mix the local spices and fruits right in front of you. All these natural freshly prepared treatments are famous for their virtues for the body and aromas to relax the mind.
During these days of leisure, stimulate your taste buds as well, try out the health food options created by our connoisseur chefs using ingredients grown in our own gardens.


Experience Zanzibar and Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa