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Zuri Zanzibar

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Zuri Zanzibar

KEY FACTS

The stylish beachfront 13-acre Jestico+Whiles-designedresort provides a seamless blend of contemporary design,sustainable architecture and authentic African flairoffering world-class gastronomy, wellness and responsibletourism

Facing west, the majority of the bungalows, suites andvillas offer stunning views over the Indian Ocean, whilst afew of the bungalows offer a partial ocean view or arelocated amongst the tranquil tropical gardens

Zuri Zanzibar’s private beach of silky white sand and warmturquoise water is set against a dramatic cliff backdrop.Vast shady gardens encompass the entire resort, brimmingwith fragrant Ylang Ylang trees, baobabs, colourful flora,rock gardens and a variety of fruit trees. Guests can enjoyspectacular sunsets over the island of Tumbatu

Zuri places emphasis on guests’ well being with their SpiceGarden, a lush private green oasis perfect for meditation.There’s also a 32 m infinity pool surrounded by sunbedsand hammocks. For fitness and wellness, there are beachyoga classes, massages and holistic treatments, an indoorgym and a wild fitness programme

Seven vibrant drinking and dining outlets offer a fusion ofinspiring international flavours and culinary traditions. Themagnificent natural setting provides the ideal backdrop toan exceptional dining experience, whether you choose tobe on the beach, at the swimming pool, at one of the ZuriZanzibar’s beach front restaurants, or in the privacy ofyour own accommodation. Garden Swahili cookery classesare also available

LOCATION AND ACCESS

The Zuri Zanzibar resort is located in Kendwa village,which sits on the west-facing shores of Unguja, just 50 kmfrom Stone Town

Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (5kmsouth of Stone Town): 1 hr 30 min drive by car / 61 km

Ferry from Das-Es-Salaam (2 hour trip)

Flight time from the UK: 12 hrs 5 min

Airlines flying from the UK (indirect with 1 stop): Emirates,Oman Air, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Kenya Airways,Ethiopian

ACCOMMODATION

55 stylish bungalows, villas and suites, all boasting largeprivate terraces and outdoor showers, offering a seamlessindoor/outdoor living experience

Garden and Zuri Bungalows: 66 sq.m (41 sq.m interior and24 sq.m private terrace), one king or two single beds,tranquil view of the tropical gardens or partial view of themagnificent Indian Ocean

Ocean Bungalows: 66 sq.m (41 sq.m interior and 24 sq.mprivate terrace), one king or two single beds, stunning anduninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, some withprivate Jacuzzi

6 Zuri and Ocean-Front Suites: 132 sq.m (82 sq.m interiorand 50 sq.m private terrace), one king or two twin bedswith an optional single sofa bed, separate living room andprivate Jacuzzi. The Zuri Suites combine indoor refinement

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and outdoor lush vegetation, offering partial ocean views.The Ocean-Front Suites are located just a step away fromthe beach, offering uninterrupted views of the IndianOcean.

2 Two-Bedroom villas: 260 sq.m (180 sq.m interior and 80sq.m of private terrace), two bedrooms with en-suitebathrooms – one king bed, two single beds and 1 optionalextra bed for a child up to age 12, separate living room

with a kitchen corner, open-air private Jacuzzi, oceanfrontlocation with semi-private beach, amazing ocean views

1 Three-Bedroom villa: 500 sq.m (350 sq.m interior and150 sq.m outdoor space), three bedrooms with en-suitebathrooms, living room, kitchen with dining area,an entertainment room with pool table, cardio-machine, TVand multimedia system, 12 m private outdoor infinity pooland Jacuzzi, zen pond, private beach, stunning ocean views

FACILITIES

Upendo is the resort’s main restaurant and bar, featuringan atmospheric open show kitchen and a tantalisingselection of European, African, Arabian and Indian dishes.It offers indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast, lunch anddinner

Maisha is the perfect spot for relaxed poolside dining,offering breath-taking ocean views and an authenticMiddle Eastern menu as well as some Asian-inspireddishes

The Bahari and Peponi bars are the perfect spots forenjoying sundowners with their sublime sea views andcreative menus of fresh cocktails and tempting small plates

The beachside Dhow Bar is an intimate space for guestsstaying in Zuri’s deluxe suites and villas offering aselection of delicious drinks and complimentary small bitesthroughout the day

Dining by Design offers incredible bespoke diningexperiences in some of the resort’s dramatic backdropsincluding candlelit dinners à deux on the beach, authenticMiddle-Eastern feasts by the pool and African Beachbarbecues

32 m infinity pool with sunbeds and hammocks

The beachfront Maua Spa is a sanctuary of wellness withthree treatment rooms offering restorative experiences forbody and mind, which have been inspired by the natural

abundance of local spices, indigenous plants, herbs andoils

The dedicated SAFI Yoga Centre offers a range of dailygroup yoga classes including Hatha, Vinyasa, Chakra, Ying,Circle of Life Yoga and SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Yoga. Classes can also be taken on an individual basis. Pilates,life coaching, mediation and nutritional advice are alsoavailable

Zuri’s outdoor wild fitness area provides an innovativeworkout space with daily HIIT and outdoor fitness classes,which can be booked on an individual basis

Spice Garden, a beautiful lush green oasis with private‘pods’ featuring an array of diverse local plants – theperfect place for a stroll or meditation. The Spice GardenHouse offers a relaxing sofa area as well as its owncooking corner for interactive and authentic Swahilicooking classes, as well as a gardeners‘ library

Wimbi Watersports Centre offering kayaking, pedal boats,stand up paddling, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing,with tuition available upon request. There is also anextensive programme of diving-related experiences forboth novice and more experienced divers as well assnorkel safaris, sunset cruises, marine conservationexperiences and fishing with locals

Book and DVD library with some of the best well-knownfilms

PRIVATE ROOMS

The private open beach areas are perfect for weddingceremonies, luxury beach lunches and bonfires for specialoccasions

The Spice Garden offers an attractive alternative for anevent or entertainment, whether cocktails, a privategathering or a tailor-made gala dinner

DID YOU KNOW?

The resort is built on a slight slope falling toward the sea –thus giving all guests and locations partial or excellent sea

view

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Zuri Zanzibar is a member of the Design Hotels™collection with striking interiors that incorporate natural,regional materials and traditional craftsmanship, includingthatched roofs, locally-curated furniture and traditionalEast African artwork.

Sustainability is at the heart of the resort which featuresvery strong green credentials including environmentally-friendly architecture using locally-sourced materials,energy-saving initiatives and a focus on organic andlocally-sourced produce. Each element of the resort hasbeen considered with sustainability in mind with theinstallation of automatic lighting to minimise energyconsumption and the avoidance of using grass in the resortdue to the large amounts of water required to maintain it.In addition, the hotel boasts its own desalination plantwhich produces Zuri’s homemade water and the unique‘Evening Breeze’ system to create a micro-climate aroundthe bed to promote healthy sleep, using 75% less energy

than a conventional air-conditioning system

Zuri Zanzibar is leading a number of local communityprogrammes including working closely with Zanrec tofound the ‘Keep Kendwa Clean’ initiative to improve theserious issue of waste management on the island. Otherprojects include the provision of wells around Kendwa,construction of local schools and leading a tourism trainingproject designed to give locals the opportunity to betrained and find work in the hotel and hospitality sectors

The unique 300m pristine beach is free of any tide-impact,allowing for safe swimming all day long

To sample a taste of island life, a colourful selection oflocal tours are available including spice tours, JozaniForest, Prison Island Turtle Sanctuary, Stone Town, theauthentic Zanzibari village of Pete, Jeep safaris and themystical island of Tumbatu, where special permission isrequired to enter the island

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Ocean Front Suite Bedroom

Upendo restaurant Bedroom with terrace

Swimming pool Maisha Bar

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Beach Reception

Spice Garden