Overview

Allow all the details to be arranged for you and your family on this island escape to Zanzibar, off the tropical Tanzanian coast. Once you are privately transferred to the beautiful east coast of the island, your exclusive-use family villa awaits. The luxurious and spacious Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge is staffed by a private chef and butler, so you are free to spend time with your family and friends, enjoying meals and activities at times that suit you.

In addition to snorkeling, sea kayaking, beach hikes and boating, your beach vacation includes a full-day trip to Stone Town and Prison Island, allowing you to experience Zanzibar’s rich cultural heritage, architecture, art and cuisine.

Summary

Tour Duration: 6 Days

Destinations Visited

Tanzania

Zanzibar

Accommodations Visited

Tanzania, Zanzibar

Matemwe Beach House

5 Nights

Top Reasons to Visit

Scenery
Beaches
Food and wine
Diving and snorkelling
Sunset cruises and boating

The ideal spot to kick back after your safari adventure, this beach villa is a great for small families or a group of friends. Set back from the beach the villa offers a private and personalised experience. The friendly staff make sure that your stay is memorable and you will definitely enjoy the delicious meals cooked by your chef! I love that you can relax away from people and enjoy quality time with your loved ones; for those who are a little more active the warm Indian ocean is steps away, explore the local village at the end of the beach or head out for spot of shopping in the historic Stone town.

Lauren Johansson

Africa Safari Expert

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Day 1: Arrive at Matemwe Beach House

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Detailed breakdown

Day 1: Arrive at Matemwe Beach House | 5 Nights

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Your tour begins in Stone Town, Zanzibar, where you are collected and transferred to Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge, a 2-bed villa that offers the utmost exclusivity and privacy in paradise. Ideal for families or small groups,, the villa is set on the edge of Unjuga Island and offers a home-away-from-home.

Days 2-5: Tropical island vacation in Zanzibar

Wake up totally refreshed and ready to enjoy your island holiday with friends and family. Enjoy snorkeling, diving, canoeing and reef walks. A personal butler and chef are on hand to ensure your family is well taken care of while they enjoy the beach. If you are in the mood to simply relax, enjoy spa treatments and massages in your bedroom, relax in a quiet nook on daybed, have a leisurely swim in the pool, or order a fruity drink from the bar.

Beach bats, kites, Frisbees and snorkeling gear will keep children entertained, and you can also embark for a nearby sandbank island for breakfast or a delicious seafood barbeque. Excursions to other parts of the island can easily be arrange and on day four, you will embark on a full-day tour of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s cultural and historical heart, including a trip to Prison Island.

Stone Town is a maze of old buildings protected by brass-studded doors, with some streets not having changed for centuries. The smell of cloves and other spices permeates the sultry air – Zanzibar is known as the ‘Spice Island’ and for decades was the centre of the region’s marine trade.