Zanzibar Safari Club is a magical beachfront resort, situated on the picturesque East Coast of Zanzibar, in the Uroa area. It is approximately 35km (40 minutes) from Stone Town and easily reached by road. The Club is situated amidst a 6 acre tropical garden and prides itself in its beautiful location, once described by David Livingstone as 'paradise' (and it's easy to see why). Our first encounter with Zanzibar Safari Club was when we approached its colourful gates. The staff informed us that the gates' name was Marhaba ' meaning 'welcome'.
The buildings are surrounded by lush groves of mature palm trees, making for a real idyllic island setting. Indoors you'll find a select assortment of antique furniture combined with the modern amenities you'd expect from a top-class hotel. The Club is a truly Zanzibarian retreat ' laid back, friendly and reminiscent of times gone by. The architecture and atmosphere illustrate a fusion of African, Indian and Arabic styles ' as do the delicious food on offer at the Club's restaurants. The Club is an adult-only hotel ' making for an ideal distraction-free holiday retreat.
Zanzibar Safari Club offers something for everyone ' whether you're after a fun-filled action packed holiday out scuba diving, snorkelling, playing beach games and visiting the nearby sights or simply interested in recharging your batteries while lounging in the sun, having a relaxing massage or reading a good book ' the Club won't disappoint.
Some of the adventurous activities on offer at the resort include tours to Jozani, Stone Town, Changuu, Kizimkazi and the popular Spice Island Tour. Each has its own attraction, and we recommend that you go on at least one of these if you're interested in the local culture and heritage of Zanzibar. And if that's not enough culture for you - we even found a guy who'll teach you to speak Kiswahili.
The Club has its own diving school where you'll be taught the ins and outs of scuba diving, and if you're lucky you'll be able to swim with the school of dolphins that regularly frequent the area. There's also a really cool jetty-discoth'que, out in the ocean where you can spend a great night out dancing and enjoying the cool sea breeze.
The staff are skilled in massage, hair plaiting and even henna body painting. So not only will you feel revived, but you'll also look like an island beauty when they're done with you (don't worry ' everything is voluntary!).
The hotel successfully combines international levels of hospitality with the local lifestyle of the island, and what you end up with is true Zanzibarian warmth. Come enjoy this silver-sand haven ' we highly recommend it!
The Zanzibar Safari Club is a superb 3 star hotel with elegantly decorated rooms reminiscent of times gone-by. The rooms have a selection of traditional hand-carved Arabian furniture including pretty Swahili beds with draped mosquito nets. The hotel has 50 air-conditioned rooms, equipped with private balconies, en-suite bathrooms with showers (no baths), hair dryers, mozzie nets, fridges, safe boxes and satellite TV. The beds are decorated in white linen with colourful pillows and fresh flowers - very inviting. 48 of the rooms are Deluxe Rooms while the remaining 2 are Suites.
The rooms are situated in free-standing, chalets surrounded by the hotel's beautiful landscaped gardens. Some of the chalets have a sea view while the remainder look out over the lush vegetation. These chalets have spacious verandas with antique-style sofa beds for lounging about and taking in the view.
Zanzibar Safari Club has 2 restaurants and two bars.
The Mwangaza Restaurant is an elegant Arabian-inspired restaurant serving international cuisine with a fusion of local dishes.
The Ocean View Restaurant serves good Swahili fare, including grilled seafood and meats. They use only the freshest fruit, vegetables, fish, seafood and meat, complemented by the island’s great variety of spices. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner plus excellent light snacks.
Both restaurants are open all day and offer good, discreet service.
If you’re after a well-deserved sundowner, a fun cocktail or simply just a cool drink after a hot day, the experienced barmen at the hotel’s two bars won’t disappoint. The Moonlight Bar is situated on the beachfront and offers great views of the ocean, while its sister-bar, the Mashala Bar overlooks the main feature of the hotel – the picturesque swimming pool.
