Hotel Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Kod hotelu: ZNZKARA Zanzibar
Surrounded by a beautiful, tropical garden, located on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar by a beach with light, soft sand, it is an ideal place for a romantic holiday for two. Praised for its excellent service, it offers a wide selection of restaurants serving international and African cuisine as well as bars, including the swim-up type. Twice a week there is a Maasai evening where you can try traditional dishes and watch a Maasai dance show. On site, especially for lovers - a spa overlooking the ocean!
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5.1
92% rated good or very good
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5.1
92% rated good or very good
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Zanzibar
The magic of the African continent manifests itself here in most spectacular way. The incredible turquoise colour of the Indian Ocean and the white sand of coral beaches - this is the flagship of Zanzibar. Called the Island of Spices, it is an archipelago of tropical islands that are part of Tanzania and is located only 25-50 km from its coast.
Description
LOCATION: on a small hill and a coral cliff, approx. 1 km from the village of PINGWE, approx. 60 km from Stone Town; approx. 65 km from the airport in Zanzibar.
BEACH: hotel, white sand, concrete pier leading through shallow water at low tide, gently shelving beach, right next to the hotel (depending on accommodation: 100-200 m), access through the hotel garden , free umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels.
HOTEL: five-star, built in 1995, regularly renovated, 145 rooms, a complex of one-story buildings, consists of parts: main building, Bondeni part and new part of Maasai Village, spacious lobby, 24/7 reception, 4 restaurants: main Kijijii with terrace - buffet meals, waiter service, international, African and seafood cuisine, Pizzamore - à la carte, Italian cuisine and pizza, open during lunch and dinner (earlier reservation required), highchairs and menu for children available, vegetarian dishes, La Grand Blue on a cliff overlooking the ocean - à la carte, seafood, restaurant additionally payable (earlier reservation required), restaurant in the Maasai Village part - Swahili cuisine, fireplace, grill, open twice a week for a Maasai evening, ice cream parlor, Zanzi bar, 3 swim-up bars; 3 souvenir shops, currency exchange; conference center for 150 people, terrace overlooking the pool, garden and ocean, large tropical garden, vegetable garden, free wireless Internet; extra charges: laundry, hairdresser, car rental; level differences occur on the premises of the hotel; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
ROOM: standard garden: 2-person (1 extra bed available), approx. 45 m², on the top of a hill, individually controlled air-conditioning, fan, mosquito net, bathroom (shower, wc; hairdryer), wireless Internet, TV, telephone, safety deposit box, coffee / tea set; extra charges: mini-bar; terrace (table and chairs), garden-view; standard Bondeni: 2-person (1 extra bed available), approx. 48 m², on a hill in the Bondeni part, standard garden room furnishing; terrace (table and chairs), pool-view; cottage: 2-person (1 or 2 extra beds for children available), approx. 60 m², standard garden room furnishing, wardrobe; terrace with wooden chairs, a table and a small sofa, view of the garden; Standard Bondeni and Cottage Room at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: main swimming pool, saltwater, approx. 250 m², depth 0.6-1.7 m, separate section for children, swimming pool in the Bondeni part, saltwater, approx. 200 m², depth 0.5-1.5 m, separate section for children, swimming pool in the Maasai Village part, saltwater, approx. 100 m², depth 0.5-1.5 m, free umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels by the pools; 2 tennis courts with floodlights and equipment rental, gym, table tennis, beach volleyball, boules, darts, aqua aerobics; playground for children, animations for adults and children, artistic program, cabaret, beach party, Maasai dance shows, Maasai evening twice a week, pool table, games room; extra charges: diving center, water sports on the beach; SPA center (payable): small infinity pool, jacuzzi, beauty treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures.
ALL INCLUSIVE: breakfast (7.30-10.00), lunch (12.30-14.00) at the main restaurant Kijijii or Pizzamore, dinner (19.30-21.30) at the main restaurant Kijijii, Pizzamore or Maasai Village in the evening Masai; soft drinks at selected bars and restaurants (7.30-24.00) and local alcoholic drinks (including beer and wine) at all bars (10.00-24.00).
CONTACT: 00255/777413647, www.karafuuzanzibar.com
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, over which the hotelier will not have the control .
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the facilities presented ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category.
Local excursions
Stone Town and Spice Tour — city of stone is a presentation of the rich culture and history of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the past 200 years. Here, every building, every window and door tells its own story. The city is a symbol of the fight against slavery, as it was one of the main centres of slave trade in East Africa. A stroll through the narrow streets of Stone Town, a visit to the urban market, visiting the Museum in one of Sultan's Palaces, free time for shopping. Then, the programme includes visiting one of the largest plantations in Zanzibar, where cloves, vanilla, coconut nuts, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, herbs, ornamental plants and tropical fruits are cultivated. Day trip. Price - approx. 75 USD.
Josani Forest and Prison Island — a trip to Josani National Park. A walk along the natural trail through the forest, full of rare species of exotic birds, butterflies and endangered western red colobus (Colobus badius) with characteristic long hair on their head. This is one of the few places where you can encounter them. The forest is tropical in nature due to the persisting high humidity from the sea and a lot of rainfall during the rainy season, which diversifies vegetation. There are palm trees, fig trees, mahogany, ferns and mangrove trees. A visit to Prison Island, where tortoises live. There is a small beach and a reef here, excellent for snorkelling. In the local restaurant you can try i.a. seafood (for an extra charge). Day trip. Price - approx. 85 USD.
Safari Blue — an expedition on a traditional dhow boat. Sail out from the small fishing village of Fumba, which is the perfect place to start your adventure. Exploring part of the beautiful Menai Bay. While sailing on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, you can admire the wonderful sandy shores of the islands and lagoons, as well as encounter bottlenose dolphins. Stopover on one of the heavenly beaches, time for snorkelling in the transparent waters of the ocean and admiring the rich coral reef. Then a real treat with seafood, fish, lobsters. A walk to the tropical forest, where you can see a 500-year-old boabab. Short boat cruises, swimming in a lagoon and relaxation. Day trip. Price - approx. 100 USD (includes lunch and drinks).
Sunset Cruise - Setting Sun — a wonderful, romantic adventure. A cruise by local dhov boats from the village of Nungwi with one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. Relaxation, silence and the sound of waves as well as admiration of the sunset. On-board local fruit tasting. Price - approx. 65 USD.
Safari in Tanzania - Selous (2 days) — great landscapes and nature at your fingertips. Airplane safari to Selous Park - the largest African reserve, which accounts for 5% of Tanzania's area. The main attraction of Selous park is the elephants. Here you can also meet hippos, crocodiles, lions, antelopes, and some of the last surviving black rhinos. Overnight stay in lodges on the banks of the river Rufiji, which is home to hippos and crocodiles. Price - approx. 890 USD (including flight, accommodation, meals, entry to the Selous National Park, cruise on the Rufija river).
Mkokotoni Village — an expedition to a local village to learn about the real life of the Zanzibar people and the methods of making traditional dhow boats. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset and free time on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, in Nungwi. Optional: visit the Aquarium with sea turtles (charged extra). Price - approx. 40 USD.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.