Matemwe Beach Village.

Matemwe Beach Village is situated on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, one kilometre north of Matemwe Village. It's a 45-minute drive from Stone Town.

Matemwe Beach Village is located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. It's within excellent proximity to Mnemba Island, which offers some of the best diving off mainland Zanzibar. 

The simple makuti-thatched lodge and bungalows are situated along a glorious strip of palm-fringed beach. The main lodge has comfortable living areas, friendly staff and a very sociable atmosphere generated by the type of clientele they attract. Gail, the lodge's South African manager, has put a lot of effort into upgrading the guesthouse and making it the special place it is today. Her success is evident in all the stylish touches and attention to detail, which give the place a great feel. All rooms are provided with cheery sunhats, beach baskets, kikois (local sarongs) and umbrellas - everything needed for a lazy day at the beach.
We especially love the open-walled lounge with its colourful array of floor cushions and low tables, which overlook the ocean. Just the right spot to play games or swap travel stories with fellow guests. There's also a cosy pub in which to chill and enjoy local beers, fresh fruit juices or cocktails.

If you're on honeymoon or just want to spoil your partner, splash out on the romantic new honeymoon suite (created by Gail) with its open living spaces, circular pool, outdoor bathroom, own chef and private beach. It's certainly one of the best suites on the island. Go on, doesn't your partner deserve it?
Matemwe Beach has a five-star PADI-affiliated dive operation called One Ocean. They have excellent diving facilities and well-qualified staff. Of all the dive operators we have used in Zanzibar, we rate One Ocean at Matemwe as one of the finest. 

There's also plenty to keep non-divers occupied. If you ever tire of lazing about on the beach, you can take a cruise in a dhow, snorkel in the lagoon, bicycle along the beach or wander about the local village. There's always someone to play cards with in the pub and lots of socialising in the evenings. This is really a great place to just unwind and relax.
On full-moon nights guests are invited to view the rising of the moon from the beach where they enjoy sparkling wine, compliments of the lodge. These and other little touches really makes for a memorable experience.
If you're looking for excellent value for money, a great stretch of beach and superb diving, or a romantic wedding venue, Matemwe Beach Village is a fantastic choice. We can highly recommend it for just about any traveler to Zanzibar. 

Rooms.

There are 16 rooms and 6 suites, one of which - the Asali suite - is completely self-contained. The 16 thatched rooms are in close proximity of the beachfront. Seven of these are located at the front of the grounds; just far enough from the beach to give protection against the wind, which sometimes buffets the coastline, but close enough to afford a scenic view of the ocean. They have good views of the ocean from their verandas.

The remaining rooms are situated slightly further back towards the tropical vegetation. All rooms are constructed from stone and makuti thatching. Some are detached, while others are in groups of two or three.
All rooms are comfortably furnished to a Zanzibar theme. They have ceiling fans, and two of the rooms have air conditioning, but you pay a little more if you want to stay in one of these. All the beds have mosquito nets for your protection.

A popular addition to Matemwe Beach Village is the ultra-romantic Asali honeymoon suite. It's situated almost on the beachfront, some distance from the rest of the lodge, creating a private getaway for newly weds or romantic couples. 
This enormous house has a double room, main living area with a plunge pool in the centre and a little kitchen. We love the outside shower, where you can enjoy a blissful shower under the stars. There's also an indoor bathroom. Although considerably more expensive than the standard rooms, the Asali suite is definitely worth splashing out on. If you're after even more seclusion, a dedicated chef can be booked to serve your meals in the suite. You can, of course, always find lively company at the main lodge when you need it. 

In response to the Asali Suite’s popularity, 5 Shamba Suites were recently added to the existing accommodation options. While not entirely as self-contained as the Asali Suite, these funky and uniquely decorated suites offer a romantic setting for couples and a comfortable space for families. Their individual design allows for specially arranged romantic dinners – great for honeymooners.

Dining.

The restaurant is situated in the main thatched lodge area. Such is the pleasant vibe at Matemwe, that guests often move their tables together. If you want a particularly romantic evening, you can dine on the beach (only two couples a night though) while sitting on reed matting and cushions. If you're booked in the Asali honeymoon suite, you'll probably opt to have meals brought to you by the suite's dedicated chef.

Swahili recipes are used in combination with fresh, local ingredients, so you'll taste authentic Zanzibar cuisine. The menu changes daily and includes options of fish, chicken or red meat with vegetarian dishes available on request. We found the bar’s small but varied selection of South African wines quite impressive.
The breakfast menu also changes from day to day and includes fresh fruit, cereals and fruit juices as well as cooked options of pancakes, eggs, bacon etc.

General facilities: 
• Restaurant 
• Bar 
• 5-star PADI-affiliated dive centre, One Ocean 
• Dhow for diving and cruising .

Room facilities:
• Ceiling fans 
• Mosquito nets 
• En-suite bathrooms (cold water only) 
• Honeymoon suite .

Activities:
• Dive and snorkel at Mnemba Atoll 
• Cruise in a dhow 
• Snorkel in the lagoon 
• Bicycle along the beach 
Services:
• Limited laundry 
• Room service in the honeymoon suite 
• The lodge will arrange taxis and transfers .

Average Price per person is 40 US $.

 PONGWE BEACH HOTEL;

Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, the Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar; an island in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania, Africa. We are a modestly sized hotel, with ten traditional beach-side cottages, and an intimate atmosphere.

The perfect beach

The Pongwe Beach Hotel offers a sublime paradise island experience. The bay's azure blue waters — protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore — are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. If the midday sun becomes too strong you can retreat into the shade of the palm trees that line the white sandy beach, and sip a long, cool drink

Relax

Pongwe Beach is a tranquil location — the ideal place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar’s distinctive, mellow pace. You can dive into the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean, or stretch out and soak up the sun on the beach. It is the ideal retreat for those looking for that extra special honeymoon, or a holiday with an air of exclusivity.

Enjoy

We have our own traditional wooden long boat with which our guests may gain access to deep waters before and beyond the reef. This provides the ideal opportunity to go game fishing for tuna, marlin, barracuda and king fish. We also have snorkeling out at Mnemba Atoll where you can will find many coral species and marine life; and at Kizimkazi where sharks, dolphins and turtles can be found. Scuba diving can be arranged whether it be a day dive or a Padi open water course

Prices & Booking

 BREEZES ZANZIBAR BEACH HOTEL.

We want you all to fall in love with Zanzibar,
particularly our kind, smiling & gentle staff,
our breathtaking beach on the most private and
untouched part of Zanzibar, the rich & exotic fabrics,
the painstakingly carved furniture, our untouched corals & our whispering Palm trees.

HISTORY;

In 1992 we came to Zanzibar with a romantic idea of opening a hotel. We wanted to create a home, which was exotic and personalized, with high standards yet unmarred by the lack of personalization of chain hotels that we have experienced in our many years of traveling. Our family was based in East Africa and been in the hospitality business for over 30 years. With both “the daughters” Paulina and Nathalie studying hotel management at the prestigious school of Hotel management at Cornell University we were convinced that a destination as exotic and delightful as Zanzibar needed a luxury hotel that reflected the wonderful sense of mysticism and culture which we had fallen in love with.

And so we started to build Breezes…we located our favorite site, which we selected with a stringent criterion; a beautiful beach, far away from other hotel developments to ensure privacy for our guests and an area where we felt a connection with the people of the local village.   We then proceeded to design and build our first hotel.   We could write a book about our experiences…, which in turn would have been a comedy.   A piece of land with only sand and palm trees was turned into our vision. We installed a state of the art water desalinization plant and ran the hotel on generators and eventually assisted the local government in funding electrical connection to the main line, the road was partially tarmaced and then graded and in time a police station set up. 

Those were the logistics…now to the design.   Every furniture item was painstakingly hand carved by our dedicated team of 50 carpenters, the exotic silks and fabrics were hand sewn by our diligent tailors and we personally visited shops, museums and houses trying to find the right pieces of antique furniture to showcase the magnificent designs of Zanzibar's bygone days
 
The months without air conditioning, electricity, a diet of crab and fresh fish, dealing with the 350 construction workers   remain among the most challenging but memorable times of our lives.   We had an incredible opportunity to connect with the Zanzibari people and learn to work in a unique culture and environment.
 
Our staff were trained by us with our team of managers who were brave enough to assist us on a remote island in opening a 5 star hotel.   The first time we setup interviews, so many turned up for the waiters position that we had to eliminate them by making them run around the pool with full glasses of water-those that spilled the least were short listed - a creative way to hiring!   After that we went about training with a staff of 280 and opened the hotel.

And here we are now, as a family owned and run business we are so proud of the accolades and last year we were nominated among the top five resorts in Africa and won the “Best Resort in Tanzania” at the World Travel Awards.

ACCOMMODATION;

Amenities and Features.

• All rooms are tastefully decorated in ivory tones, with
  cotton throws, teak wood finishes and Zanzibar carvings.
• All rooms are fully air-conditioned with ensuite
  bathrooms.
• All rooms have a refrigerator and personal electronic
  safe box and hairdryer in bathroom.
• All rooms have a full third bed functioning as a sofa.

Room Categories
There are three room categories:Deluxe rooms and Suites are
in close proximity to the sea.

Standard Rooms
Standard rooms are located further away from the sea on the
property with a terrace and garden view. Standard and Deluxe
are identical in terms of décor and size.

Deluxe Rooms
Located on ground floor of bungalows with terrace.

Suites
Located on upper floor of bungalows with large balcony and
sun beds. The Suites have a walk in dressing room and larger
bathroom with large terrace, private sunbathing area, and a
covered outdoorlounge area.

RESERVATIONS;

RACK RATES 2005/2006 IN US DOLLARS.

RATES ARE QUOTED AT US DOLLARS (US$) PER PERSON PER DAY ON HALF BOARD BASIS.

ALL RATES AND SUPPLEMENTS ARE NON-COMMISSIONABLE AND ARE INCLUSIVE OF TAXES.

Evergreen Bungalows Zanzibar

The Evergreen Bungalows on the East Coast of Zanzibar is a small and relaxed, family run beach hotel, located on the eastern side of the exotic East African island of Zanzibar. Situated in a palm garden direct on the beach, it overlooks the beautiful fine white sands and coconut palms of Bwejuu beach. The atmosphere is intimate and tranquil with spectacular views across the coral reef and the azure Indian Ocean beyond. Enjoy the contrasting colours of the Indian Ocean, the fine powder sand of the palm beach and make your Zanzibar holiday unforgettable in the Evergreen Bungalows.

Our own diving school African Blue Divers run by german dive instructors offers a wide range of scuba diving activities on the surrounding reefs of Zanzibar. Besides that, you can explore the neighbouring mangroves, swim with the dolphins, visit Stonetown and the spicefarms, explore the island on the back of a bycicle or motorbike and much more.
Daily life at the Evergreen Bungalows is much regulated by the moon and the tides. The lagoon and coastline have much to offer in their own right.

BUNGALOWS;

6 bungalows in a palmgrove direct on the beach offer 9 rooms, each with a different touch.
All the rooms have been decorated using local materials to give them a unique Zanzibari feel and come complete with mosquito nets, solar power supply and freshrunning water. Each bungalow has its own balcony with chairs and a table and all rooms have their own en-suite bathroom.
Coconut wood fixtures and fittings give an exotic feel to the suites.

The beach bungalows are built double-storey, the upper double rooms with own access are using shared bathrooms, but having a balcony with an astoning seaview.

The full moon rising out of the sea is a wonderful romantic experience you're not likely to forget. On moonless nights gaze and get lost in the star-filled sky

Prices per room, incl. breakfast..

Beach bungalows with own bathroom: 40 US$ low season, 45 US$ high season

Beach bungalows, first floor double rooms, with sharing bathroom: 28 US$ low season, 30 US$ high season

Bungalows in the palm grove, double room, with own bathroom : 35 US$ low season, 40 US$ high season

Extra bed: 15 US$

4-bed banda (with own bathroom): 60 US$ low season, 70 US$ high season

High season: July 15th to September 15th and December 20th to March 31^st..

SCUBA DIVING

You can explore with us Zanzibars' amazing underwater world. Our experienced dive instructors are speaking english and german, the equipment is up to date.
Local sites are suitable for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, we dive inside the reef as well as outside.
We offer complete diving holiday package including all your scuba diving and snorkeling needs.

Soft and hard corals, sponges and anemones abound can be seen on the untouched reef, and wether you are a total novice, snorkeler or keen diver, you will be amazed by the sheer range of fish species to be found in these waters.
As at low tide boats can’t enter or leave the beach, our dive times are changing every day. At low tide the shallow waters make the perfect time to explore the lagoon.

Single Dive US $ 55
(incl. boat trip, guide & full equipment)
Double Dive US $ 80
night dive US$ 70
2 dive day trip US$ 150.

PADI Courses
Discover Scuba Diving US $ 70
(Total beginners try a dive)
Open Water Diver Course US $ 350
(4 days certification course)
Advanced Open Water Diver US $ 280
Rescue Diver US $ 300
Dive Master US $ 700
(5-10% discount for own equipment).

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BLUE OYSTER HOTEL;

Location;

Just 50 km away from Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, lies the
Blue Oyster Hotel close to Jambiani village on the east coast.

To reach us from Stone Town one can travel by minibus or call us and we shall arrange transport from the airport or harbour.

Quiet rooms surrounding a peaceful inner courtyard are shaded under palm trees.
There is always a refreshing sea breeze.

Activities;

Should you want more than sunbathing and relaxing by the sea, then there are plenty
of activities to do from the Blue Oyster Hotel.

With a "Ngalawa", a native fishing boat, we can take you to the best spot on the
reef for fishing and snorkelling.
(scuba diving can be arranged upon request.For a very special adventure you can swim among the dolphins at Kizimkazi. We would be glad to organise a day trip for you to Jozani Forest Reearch Centre (18 km from the hotel), a rain forest with the only colony of Red Colobus monkeys in the world.

Visit Stone Town, the historical capital of Zanzibar with its world famous spice and bead market.

DIVING SERVICES IN TANZANIA.

ZANZIBAR;

Rising Sun Dive centre;

A paradise for divers, the east coast of Zanzibar is without doubt the place to dive, if you are looking for something new. The oceanic east coast of this historic island offers the unique opportunity of diving in a world, which is essentially still untouched.

A world still Zanzibar', Diving in the open ocean, of Divers, Great variety of dive spots

About The East Coast.

Zanzibar is one of the world's newest and most popular diving destinations. The east coast of Zanzibar is without doubt the place to dive if you want to discover the untouched.

The east coast offers a great variety of marine life as well as dive spots, so you can expect a very diverse diving experience.

The east coast is the oceanic coast of Zanzibar and the untouched reefs facing the open ocean offer a great variety of marine life and the possibility of encounters with big oceanic fish.
Rising Sun is the only dive centre to operate all over the east coast and hence you are guaranteed of diving in small groups. This is a unique characteristic and one, which is becoming more and more difficult to find around the world.

Learn to Dive.

Learning how to scuba dive will give you a unique opportunity of discovering a whole new world. The fascinating marine life of the submerged world is, without doubt, something that everyone should discover. The feeling of being at one with nature and the sensation of flying in such a spectacular environment is truly unique. Contrary to what many people may think, learning how to dive is actually easy and also a great deal of fun. Furthermore, you can get your Open Water Diver License in just four days.

Experience Zanzibar’s Waters( Divers).

Experience some of the world's most amazing diving on the East Coast of Zanzibar where we take you to depths of 5 to 35 meters. the east coast offers you a bouquet of marine structures. From walls to drop offs, from strip reefs to patch reefs. sponge reefs to hard & soft coral reefs the zanzibar's east coast never seizes to leave you gasping for more.

With a wide range of speciality/advanced courses we offer you the opportunity to advance your education to as far as Dive Master level. Click on the PADI courses section for more info.

Non- Divers.

Snorkelling : For those who want to catch a glimpse of the marine life but prefer not to scuba dive, there is always the option of snorkeling. We organize daily snorkeling trips by boat to the nearby sheltered lagoon where small reef fish live a peaceful life between
the many corals.

Boat Rental: Rising Sun has its own traditional Zanzibar sailing dhow which can be rented out if you are keen on learning how to sail one of these historic boats.

We also have our speedboat on which we organize trips to the nearby mangrove forest.

Our small boat "Tortellina" can be rented out with a skipper for the day.

Deep Sea Fishing: For those who prefer to "catch" rather than "watch" we can organize deep-sea fishing.

You will be picked up by "Shetani" a six and half meter fishing boat, with one 115 HP engine.

The boat is covered and equipped with four rods. It is important to remember that the boat is not very high-tech but is standard for Zanzibar conditions.

The crews of the boat are very experienced fishermen of these waters and their expert knowledge is essential.

The most common fish you can find are Barracuda, Tuna Fish, Kingfish and if you are really lucky you may even catch a sailfish or marlin. For the fisherman that got lucky, the Chef will prepare

and cook your catch for you for dinner.

PARADISE BEACH BUNGALOWS.

IN PAJE VILLAGE, EAST COAST ZANZIBAR.

The Bungalows.

Paradise Beach Bungalows offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere in 8 self-contained bungalows on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

The cozy, romantic bungalows are constructed in the traditional method of the village using local materials such as limestone walls, wood beam ceilings and coconut leaf roofs.

Traditional hand-carved wooden doors grace the entrance of each bungalow.

The bungalows are furnished in a fusion of Zanzibar antiques, including Beselas beds, and contemporary African décor.

You will feel at home and see true PARADISE!

All bungalows are self-contained with mosquito nets.

We can also arrange the following activities for you:

·         Dolphin Tour - swim with the dolphins

·         Scuba Diving

·         Trip to Jozani forest to see the Red Colobus monkeys .

The Restaurant.

Paradise Beach's open-air bar/restaurant offers Japanese home cooking as well as traditional Swahili and European meals.