VILLA CHANI

Flat Satellite TV

DVD Player

Wi-Fi

Outdoor Features:

Swimming pool (Open all year)

Private beach

BBQ

Shower

Outside furnished dining area

External parking place

Hammock

Bikes

2 Kayaks

Breakfast included

Tea, Coffee, Bottled Water throught the day

Daily House-Keeping

Change of Towels

Gardening cleaning

Security guards

Staff for assistance on the spot

Laundry Service

Meals (Lunch and Dinner)

Babysitting service

Airport Transfer

Massage

Rental car recommended

We organize shuttle service form/to the airport (extra charge)

2 Km restaurants, shops

9 Km Kendwa

13 Km Nungwi

50 Km Stone Town

These Zanzibar beach villa has an open, unobstructed view onto the beautiful, crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean – where swimming is possible during high tide. It is also in prime position to witness beautiful sunsets, as well as watch the heavens for amazing views of the stars. Here, after a long day in the sun, you can watch as the vibrant pinks and oranges of an African sunset pale and merge into the horizon, and celestial constellations manifest themselves one by one as the night sky darkens and deepens.

The surrounding area is made up of lots of beautiful flora and fauna, most notably mangrove trees and the infamous African Baobab – which are often hundreds of years old and are easily recognized by their huge size. These wild and untouched surroundings make for some great mornings and afternoons of exploration. The secluded location here ensures a high level of privacy which is simply not possible in other parts of the island – leaving you to enjoy the stunning sunsets and starry skies totally undisturbed.

The history of Zanzibar has been influenced by many nations, including the Arabia, Persia, India, Portugal, Britain and local tribes from the African mainland. This is clearly noticed in the architecture. Stone Town is a place of narrow lanes, intricately carved wooden doors, towers, terraces and fabulous mosques. In 1964 Zanzibar united with Tanganyika to form the present day Tanzania, although it still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the unified state. Zanzibar is an archepelago of islands in the Indian Ocean that lie 30km off the coast of Tanzania. The two largest islands are Unguja (usually referred to as 'Zanzibar') and Pemba. Zanzibar Town (including it's old quarter of Stone Town) is the capital of Zanzibar, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Tourism and spices are Zanzibar's main industries are spices and tourism. It is often still referred to as the Spice Islands due to the production of cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon.

Important cultural considerations

Zanzibar has a long history of religious tolerance and although the islands are 99% Muslim, alcohol and tobacco are freely available. Visitors are, however, requested to show consideration for the culture of Zanzibar by dressing modestly and refraining from public displays of affection. When walking in towns and villages, women should wear clothes that cover their shoulders and knees. Men should not walk bare-chested or wearing swimming trunks. Many visitors refuse to cover up and this causes offense and often outrage amongst the local population, even though these feelings may not be directly expressed. As one sign says, “Short skirts are like nude” On the beaches swimwear is acceptable, but topless sunbathing is not.

During the fast of Ramadan, it is considered the height of bad manners to eat and drink in public places or while walking down the street. Non- Muslims should not enter mosques unless specifically invited to do so. Only take pictures of people if you have their permission, and don’t peer too obviously through the doorways of private houses in Stone Town.