Zanzibar - South East Coast
3 April 2021 - 10 April 2021
7 Night discounted holiday at Karafuu Village Beach Resort
Return flights to Zanzibar on the scheduled, direct services of Mango Return resort transfers 7 Nights accommodation in a Garden Room Breakfast & Dinner daily All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)
Upgrade to All Inclusive basis from R4 634 per person SET DEPARTURE: 3-10 April 2021 *Limited availability
This fare level is determined by Mango’s yield management of their seats and is not a set fare level but rather subject to the load factor booked on a specific date.
Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation. Passport & visa costs (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations. Rebooking and cancellation fees apply. All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified. Standard terms and conditions apply. All discounts and/or special offers have already been included in the package price.
Base Price: | ZAR 6 580 |
Package Taxes: | ZAR 5 660 |
Total Price: | ZAR 12 240 |
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
East Coast
ACCOMMODATION
All room categories at Karafuu are single storey units located on the ground floor.
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
All Inclusive concept includes:
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
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
WELCOME TO ZANZIBAR
Jambo! This is the Swahili greeting that you will hear on arrival when you are welcomed by the warm and inviting locals. Zanzibar is the name of an archipelago in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of East Africa. There are many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, sometimes informally referred to as 'Zanzibar'), and Pemba Island. As the number one beach location in East Africa, Zanzibar is a wonderful island, with classic tropical beaches, lush plantations, an incredible history and a fascinating culture. Apart from historic Stone Town, with its labyrinth of narrow streets, Zanzibar is known for its beautiful palm-fringed beaches and pristine coral reefs.
HISTORY
Zanzibar was inhabited by Portuguese navigators at the end of the 15th century. They were ousted 200 years later by the Omani Arabs and Zanzibar became a major centre for slave trading. The island became an Arab state and was an important centre of trade and politics in the region. European explorers, including Stanley and Livingstone, began their expeditions into the interior of Africa from Zanzibar in the late 1800’s. In 1964, the sultan and the government were overthrown in a revolution and in the same year, Zanzibar and Tanganyika combined to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
LANGUAGE
The indigenous language spoken throughout Zanzibar is Swahili (called Kiswahili locally). English is widely spoken and understood. Jambo Rafiki – Hello my friend!
CULTURE
Most of the people in Zanzibar are Muslim and all towns and villages on Zanzibar Island have mosques. Visitors to Zanzibar Town (Stone Town) will hear the evocative sound of the muezzins calling people to prayer from the minarets, especially for the evening session at sunset. There are also small populations of Christians and Hindus.
CLIMATE
Zanzibar is a few degrees south of the equator and enjoys a very tropical climate. The average daytime high is between 28°C and 32°C and the night-time lows are between 20°C and 25°C. Temperature wise – this island is an all-year-round winner. February is very hot and very humid (just leave your hair straightener at home!) and March to May are the wettest months.
CURRENCY
The local currency is Tanzania Shillings (TSH) but the currency cannot be bought outside of the country. Cash (US Dollars) and credit cards are accepted at hotels and at any Bureau de Change. We strongly recommend that you take USD cash in small denominations for incidental purchases, tips etc.
ELECTRICITY
220/230 V. square pin adapter (same plugs as UK). It is advisable to take along an international adaptor.
MALARIA
As Zanzibar is situated in a malaria zone, it is recommended that you consult your physician on the correct preventative medication required before you travel.
WHAT TO DO IN ZANZIBAR
Whether you spend your days lazing by the pool, sipping cocktails on the beach at sunset, diving in warm waters or enjoying a Dhow cruise around small islands, your Zanzibar holiday will be a memorable experience.
Setting sail on a traditional dhow will be one of the highlights of your trip. Safari Blue is a full day excursion which takes you out into Menai Bay – a haven of beautiful uninhabited islands where the waters are frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphins. The anchor is dropped on a sandbank which makes for some spectacular snorkelling. Drinks are served throughout the day and lunch is a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari and chicken. Make sure this one is on your itinerary.
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