Zanzibar is like Sir Richard Branson describes it, a “coconut-fringed beach of purest white and a sea as blue as cobalt”. Sunsets at Zanzibar is a mind blowing experience though Zanzibar has so much more to offer than only sunsets.
Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little has changed over the last 200 years. There is a place for winding alleys, lively bazaars, mosques and big Arabs whose original owners competed with each other for the extravagance of their homes. You can spend many hours and days just wandering through these narrow streets and alleys, some people get lost once in a while, just to discover a new round corner.
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Sample Itinerary
The amazing resort arouses heritage from Zanzibar dating back to the Sultan era. A mixture of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate handcrafted cement decks, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture and brass lights; Baraza offers an unrivalled luxury standard.
There are a variety of villas to choose from – Ocean villas, Garden Villas, Sultan Villas. Most important is that all villas are tastefully decorated and with all the amenities you may need.
Enjoy the restaurants inspired by Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili flavors using local spices as the island is famous for, as well as selected continental offers.
Enjoy the hotel’s beautiful interior and friendly service.
Spend your days doing beach and water activities. The water sports center is located approximately 300 meters from Baraza on the beach of Bwejuu – Paje. With a wide selection The Water Club is the perfect place to experience the best of the Indian Ocean.
Welcome to the Rising Sun Dive Center. The only PADI 5 * Gold Palm and National Geographic Dive Center in Zanzibar. Situated on the unspoiled southeastern coast of the island, the diving center was the first to discover this unspoiled region. With over 12 years of experience, they offer you the highest level of customer care and attention while encouraging you to preserve and explore the marine environment.
A visit to Stone Town is a must! Get lost in the staggering alleys, find spices and jewelry, insup the atmosphere. You can also attend cooking classes, the Swahili cuisine is lovely.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3
Season: June – April
Airport: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
Included: Full board, inhouse spirits, sodas, water, beer, house wine, cocktails, afternoon tea, wifi.
Not included: Flights, insurance, visas, spa treatments, watersports, cappuccino, espresso, laundry, babysitting, tips
Good to know about Zanzibar:
Travel Ethics: To show respect for religion and culture in Zanzibar we recommend covering your shoulders and knees when you visit Stone Town. When you are on the beach or on a boat, bikini and bathing suits are excellent.
Visa: Travellers may require a visa to visit Tanzania, Zanzibar and Pemba. This can be arranged at the airport upon arrival at a charge of USD 50 per person, or in advance via Tanzania’s Embassy in your country.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Learn more about what vaccinations you need
Packing: Sunglasses, sun hat, sun cream and a small flashlight.
Local Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Weather: Weather Zanzibar
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access are available
Water: Buy bottled water, make sure the bottles end up in waste sorting.
Security: Zanzibar is considered a safe place for tourists.
More information at: Travel Advice
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Bwejuu Clinic
Through Baraza’s commitment to education and employment in the hospitality sector, as well as working with and supporting the local community, the Zanzibar collection is committed to support wherever support is needed. It is with great joy and pride that you have sponsored the dedicated maternity clinic in the village of Bwejuu, which this initiative hope will be of great benefit to the families within this community. The new maternity and children’s clinic in Bwejuu Zanzibar was officially opened on May 17, 2014 on behalf of Zanzibar Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, chairman. One is happy that the occasion was marked by the presence of so many children, who will undoubtedly benefit from the services in this new clinic. Baraza is dedicated to make a difference in the local community and with its hotels as a platform that enables them to reach out and encourage other donors to contribute in a similar way. Through the charity organization New Hope, Sweden, Bwejuu now has a brand new children’s clinic. The Zanzibar Collection is very fond of working with New Hope and their generous support.
Environment:
Much effort has been put into building the hotel in an environmentally responsible manner.
– All villas have solar power
– There is a state-of-the-art waste management and recycling system
– An in-house garden that grows local produce.
– One has an environmentally responsible desalination plant where all water is produced locally and not taken from the village’s source.
– It is always a priority to buy materials or supplies from local villages, where possible and regularly receive visits from local fishermen who sell the day’s catch in their attempt to support the local community.
A decision was made when opening Baraza to support the local hotel school, which means that almost 90 percent of all staff at Baraza are graduates. They have undergone intensive training programs, English classes (from a professional English teacher) and have acquired a lifetime knowledge that will benefit them and the Zanzibar hospitality industry in general for a whole generation.
Baraza’s charity Baraza for Bwejuu (linked to sister hotels Breezes and Palms) has been responsible for a great improvement in the village’s quality of life. Since its inception, this charity has built a mosque, painted the Bwejuu clinic and supplied them with fresh water and medicines, donated beds and mattresses, clothes, school supplies and books.
Once a year, together with another charity program, the Baraza team visit the village where they do both village and beach clean ups. They repaint the clinic and celebrate one year of cooperation together with the community. The latest event was a Mchamvi vs Bwejuu football tournament. All together, 40 footballs were donated as well as a trophy for the winner. The winning team received 800,000 Tanzanian Shillings and the other team received 450,000. This money will be used to buy uniforms and help to provide constructive activities for the youth of these two villages.
Baraza’s guests consistently send gifts, donations and good materials for charity, which is a wonderful indicator of the program’s success and the importance of getting them to visit and experience life.
