Welcome to Zuri Zanzibar

CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Zuri Zanzibar offers a fusion of European, African, Arabic and Indian cuisine, creating a rainbow of sensational flavours and bringing the very best of the Indian Ocean cuisine. Experience unforgettable dining in one of the resort’s three restaurants and four bars.

The magnificent natural setting provides the ideal backdrop to an exceptional dining experience, whether you choose to be on the beach, at the swimming pool, at one of Zuri Zanzibar’s beachfront restaurants, or in the privacy of your own accommodation.

DINING BY DESIGN

"Dining by Design“ offers the unforgettable opportunity of having your own romantic candlelit dinner or private cooking lesson in various different locations throughout the resort.

FAMOUS ZURI DJ SUNDOWNERS

The iconic "Sunset Zuri" event with DJ or local live band takes place several evenings per week on the Zuri beach front. The most magical moment in Kendwa - the incredible sunset – will be even more fascinating if it is accompanied by Zuri’s special selection of wine, drinks and salty bites. It is a perfect option how to spice up the end of another day of your holiday.

MAIN RESTAURANT & BAR

The Upendo Restaurant overlooks the entire resort and serves international cuisine with an African/Indian Ocean twist. The restaurant’s laid-back Zanzibari style and live cooking shows make it the ideal place for breakfast and dinner, whilst its separate deck is ideal for private events or larger dinner groups. Peponi bar in the Zuri Zanzibar offers  comfortable benches and sofas for a peaceful and relaxing ambiance. Switch from the sun directly into the cooling shadow of the Peponi Bar and enjoy its high quality selection of gins and cigars.

POOL RESTAURANT & BAR

Decorated in a chic African style, Maisha has a casually upbeat setting with an easy African vibe, and is the perfect venue for enjoying the ocean views. Guests can enjoy its one and only fusion cuisine that mixes Southern European and Indian Ocean cuisine throughout the day, and, upon reservation, typical Middle Eastern and Omani food for dinner under the pool’s pergola.

BEACH RESTAURANT & BAR

The beach restaurant & bar embraces its natural surroundings with modern, yet authentic, features.  You can enjoy finger food and small bites whilst admiring the Kendwa beach‘s amazing sunset and beautiful starry sky.  Choose from the bar’s wide range of original cocktails, aperitifs and special refreshing drinks, including sugar cane cocktails, fruit daiquiris and smoothies.

DHOW BAR

Located on the semi-private beach in front of the villas, the private beach bar offers a casual

but chic atmosphere for guests staying in the deluxe suites and villas. 

The Zuri Zanzibar is located on the most beautiful white beach of the northern west shores of Unguja, 50 km from Stone Town and its international airport.

Accommodationn information

Zuri Zanzibar offers luxury accommodation in Tanzania. Guests can choose between villa and bungalow accommodation. Each separated from one another to attain absolute privacy, and all of them outfitted with outdoor showers and large terraces. Nestled on a west-facing slope, most of the units enjoy direct sea views. The hotel offers various well-being activities, such as yoga and meditation, massages, a walk or relaxation in the Spice Garden’s glades or through a physical workout in the outdoor gym area.

Rooms

BUNGALOW  ( 41 Room)

Tranquil view of the tropical gardens

One king or two single beds

Offers 66 m2 of living space

(41 m2 interior and 25 m2 of private terrace)

Accommodates up to 2 adults

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indoor & outdoor shower

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Complimentary Spice Garden tour

Complimentary beach and water sports activitites

One complimentary wellbeing class per day

Children's activities

BUNGALOW WITH INTERCONNECTING OPTION

One king or two single beds

Offers 66 m2  of living space

(41 m2 interior and 25 m2 of private terrace)

Accommodates up to 2 adults

Limited availability of interconnected bungalows (must book two units at the time of booking)

Interconnected option perfect for families or friends

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indoor & outdoor shower or bathtub

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Complimentary Spice Garden tour

Complimentary beach and water sports activitites

One complimentary wellbeing class per day

Children's activities

Limited availability of interconnected bungalows

JACUZZI BUNGALOW (5 Rooms)

Tranquil view of the tropical gardens

One king or two single beds

Private Jacuzzi

Offers 66 m2 of living space ( 41 m2 interior and 25 m2 of private terrace)

Accommodates up to 2 adults

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indoor & outdoor shower

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Complimentary Spice Garden tour

JACUZZI SUITE ( 5 Rooms)

Combining indoor refinement and outdoor vegetation, the Zuri Suites offer privacy within the lush garden

Separate bedroom and living room area

Private Jacuzzi

One king or two twin beds with an optional single sofa bed

Offers 132 m2 of living space (82 m2 interior and 50 m2 of private terrace)

Accommodates up to 3 adults

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indoor shower and bathtub, outdoor shower

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Complimentary Spice Garden tour

Complimentary beach and water sports activitites

One complimentary wellbeing class per day

Children's activities

Access to semi-private VIP beach

OCEAN-FRONT SUITE ( 1 Room )

Located just a step away from the beach, this suite offers uninterrupted views of the stunning Indian Ocean

Separate bedroom and living room area

Private Jacuzzi

One king or two twin beds with an optional single sofa bed

Offers 132 m2 of living space (82 m2 interior and 50 m2 of private terrace)

Accommodates up to 3 adults

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Indoor shower and bathtub, outdoor shower

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Complimentary Spice Garden tour

Complimentary beach and water sports activitites

One complimentary wellbeing class per day

Children's activities

Access to semi-private VIP beach

OCEAN-FRONT THREE BEDROOM LUXURY VILLA ( 1 UNIT/VILLA)

An exceptional and luxurious villa in an exclusive location with your own private beach and infinity pool. This spacious setting enables family and friends to enjoy their own private paradise on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the marvellous sunset

Three separate bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, living room, and kitchen with a dining corner

An entertainment room with pool table and relaxing area with TV and multimedia system

Offers 500 m2 of living space ( 350 m2 indoor and 150 m2 outdoor features ) - private 12 m outdoor pool, jacuzzi and Zen pond

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Accommodates up to 6 adults

One king bed (master bedroom) and two king or four single beds

Supplement charge for additional beds - maximum of 2 children (3-12 years old)

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Butler service

Air-conditioning & eco-friendly Evening Breeze

Spice Garden tour, wellbeing class per day

Children's, beach and water sport activities

RATING

5 Star

TYPE

Resort

NO. ROOMS

56

CHECK-IN TIME

08h00 -23h30 PM

CHECK-OUT TIME

10h00-11h00 AM

CHILD POLICY

All ages are welcome

SPOKEN LANGUAGES

English, Swahili

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Multilingual management team

Airport transfers

Baby-sitting service

Guest relations & concierge

Villa hosts

Room service

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Gift shop

Business corner

Laundry service

Board games, pool table

PETS

Pets are not allowed.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Beach / Coastal, Fishing, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wine

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORTATION

Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (50 km from the resort)

Ferry: Zanzibar is also reachable by boat from Dar-es-Salam, docking at the main harbour in Stone Town.

Stone Town car rental: Car rental companies are available in Stone Town. Alternatively, our Concierge team can advise you.

Driving:  Driving is on the left in Zanzibar. In order for tourists to drive they need to show their international licence at the police station and collect a local licence. However, we do advise our guests against hiring cars or driving themselves, and instead use a private driver or take a taxi in order to focus on enjoying the scenery of Northern Zanzibar.

Directions:

From Nungwi:                         Via the Nungwi Road, 3km towards Kendwa

From Kizimkazi Dimbani:        Via the Nungwi Road, 107 km towards Kendwa

From Stone Town:                   Via the Malawi Road and Nungwi Road, 55 km                                                                                        towards Kendwa

CHILDREN POLICY

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

QUICK FACTS ( Additional Info )

Currency: Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) and American Dollars (USD) are widely accepted. ATM machines are available in Stone Town and Nungwi (3 km from the resort). 

Time Zone: 3 hours ahead of GMT (2 hours in summertime)

Electricity: At Zuri we provide both European and UK-style plugs (220V) and additional adapters upon request.

Weather: September to April (26-32ËšC), May to August (25-28ËšC)

Visa required: More information HERE.

Medical Care: Wear plenty of sunscreen and avoid extended exposure in the strong African sun, and ensure that you are adequately hydrated in order to prevent potential sunburn, heat stroke and exhaustion. In case of any medical issues, an appointment with a private doctor can be organized directly in the hotel.

 More information: Find more information at www.zanzibar.com.

Code of conduct: All visitors of Zanzibar are advised to observe the following rules in order to respect the local norms. For violation of any of the following, visitors may be subject to penalties ranging $ 700-1000 per person.

• Swimsuits and skimpy dresses are restricted at public areas, and allowed a resort premises only.
• Taking alcohol in the public may offend the residents.
• Nudity on the beach is not acceptable.
• Kissing in public or display of affection is not customary to Zanzibar.
• Taking photographs of residents without asking their permission is considered offensive.

Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, lying on the eastern coast of Tanzania, which consists of Unguja and Pemba, the two largest islands, and about 50 smaller isles and sand banks. With just a few degrees dividing Zanzibar from the Equator, the tropical climate offers warm sunshine and incredible shades of blue ocean.

The climate is more humid than on the mainland. The long, dry season that runs from June until October comes with a bright blue sky and gorgeous sunny weather. The "green“ season starts at the end of March/beginning of April and lasts until the end of May. The 'short rains' take place during November and December and act as a refreshing period for the land, with the second dry season, just a short one, taking place in January and February. The temperature from September until April is 26-32ËšC and from May to August 25-28ËšC.

TIDES

Tides are very important in Zanzibar, as they have a big impact on the daily life of the inhabitants. Depending on the moon, Zanzibar experiences 2 low and 2 high tides per day, with 6 hours in between low and high. The full moon and new moon provide stronger tides (“spring tides”) on the shoreline. However, depending on the location, they have more or less important tidal consequences. The north west coast is the least exposed to tides, which makes Zuri Zanzibar an ideal location, since tides have no impact on its private beach.

CUISINE

As the history and culture of Zanzibar is influenced by many different cultures, its cuisine follows it. Persians, Arabs, Chinese, Indians, Portuguese and others have brought new tastes, flavours and smells to the islands, from Chinese glass noodles, to sweetmeats from the Middle East, to spices from India. 

Zanzibari culinary art contains dishes flavoured with cloves, ginger, pepper, some chilli and fresh coconut. Other delicacies originate from the African mainland: manioc potatoes, boiled beans, sweet potatoes, roasted corn on the cob and yam. Another equally traditional dish is "sorpotel", a mixed offal and pork stew seasoned with curry spices. The famous Zanzibari pizza is also not to be missed. For food lovers, it is easy to find special meals: shark in pepper, octopus in coconut milk prepared with curry, cardamom, cinnamon, garlic and lime juice.

FESTIVALS

Sauti za Busara, February - this Swahili music festival takes place in February and is one of the biggest and best-known festivals in East Africa.

Zanzibar International Film Festival, July - discover the cultural heritage of East Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Middle-East, through the art of cinema.

Jahazi Festival, September - Jahazi is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to inspiring youth, learning and education, through literature and music.

Watersports Festival and Dhow race, September - the Zanzibar Beach & Watersports Festival is a celebration of beach life organized by a group of volunteers

Fashion Week Zanzibar, September/October - discover a showcase of the best and most creative styles in the region.

Stown Town Food Festival, October – the first food festival in Zanzibar's Stone Town with a number and range of different restaurants and vendors participating.

HISTORY & CULTURE

The Zanzibar archipelago consists of the islands of Unguja and Pemba, along with a number of small islets. The name is thought to have Persian or Arabic origins.

Following Vasco de Gama’s visit in 1499, Zanzibar was ruled by the Portuguese and remained this way for almost two centuries. Zanzibar then became part of the overseas holdings of Oman and was ruled by the Sultan of Oman. It soon became the main slave market of the east African Coast where ivory trades thrived, and there was an expanding plantation economy centred on cloves. The islands gained independence from Britain in December 1963 as a constituional monarchy. A month later, the bloody Zanzibar Revolution led to the Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba. In April, 1964, the Republic merged with the mainland Tanganyika to form Tanzania.

Today Zanzibar has its own Government and President with semi-autonomy. The elements of Persian, Arabic, Indian and European culture are most visible in the capital, Stone Town, which was recently declared a World Heritage site by Unesco. The capital is the proud home of the Freddie Mercury Museum, as he was born in Stone Town.

The most important sources of income are spices, which can be found in our very own Spice Garden (cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper), raffia and tourism. You can find some of these spices in our very own Spice Garden.

97% of Zanzibar's population practices the Islamic faith, the rest is divided between Hindu and Christianity. Ramadan is the most important tradition for the local people.