Wake Up In Tanzania

Stone Town is a colourful African town full of hustle and bustle. The only problem is that it doesn’t always stop hustling and bustling when you decide to go to bed. In fact people invariably bustle just outside your bedroom window till late in the night. And when they stop, a screeching owl or gobbling turkey gleefully takes up the refrain. Occasionally ‘bustle’ turns to ‘hustle’, and that's when you'll be grateful to be curled up listening to the sound of the ocean on your own private island across the bay.

Chapwani Private Island, a tiny strip of woodland and sandbanks lying a mile offshore, has a cluster of traditional bungalows and a villa lining the beach. Spend your day sightseeing in town, or shopping for fabrics, wooden crafts and spices; then jump on the shuttle boat and, 15 minutes later, you can be enjoying a sunset cocktail on your beach lounger while the kids splash in the shallows. If you’ve only got a few days on Zanzibar, it’s a great way of fitting in Stone Town and a beach holiday.

Stone Town is a colourful African town full of hustle and bustle. The only problem is that it doesn’t always stop hustling and bustling when you decide to go to bed. In fact people invariably bustle just outside your bedroom window till late in the night. And when they stop, a screeching owl or gobbling turkey gleefully takes up the refrain. Occasionally ‘bustle’ turns to ‘hustle’, and that's when you'll be grateful to be curled up listening to the sound of the ocean on your own private island across the bay.

Chapwani Private Island, a tiny strip of woodland and sandbanks lying a mile offshore, has a cluster of traditional bungalows and a villa lining the beach. Spend your day sightseeing in town, or shopping for fabrics, wooden crafts and spices; then jump on the shuttle boat and, 15 minutes later, you can be enjoying a sunset cocktail on your beach lounger while the kids splash in the shallows. If you’ve only got a few days on Zanzibar, it’s a great way of fitting in Stone Town and a beach holiday.

Accommodation

The African Tulip offers 29 outstanding rooms over 3 floors accessed by a beautiful staircase inlaid with coconut wood (although 3 ground-floor rooms are available).

The room designs reflect the warmth and expanse of the majestic natural wonders surrounding the safari capital of Arusha.

It is therefore appropriate that these rooms are both extremely spacious but also inviting. A safari theme runs through every room although the design of each is unique. A common thread, however, is the use of colourful local fabrics, finely produced craftwork and contemporary Tanzanian art. Comfort is assured with the best British-made mattresses, fine bedding and luxurious bathrooms.

You will also find all the modern amenities expected from an urban boutique hotel. These include wide-screen Philips televisions, laptop-sized safes, air-conditioning, the latest door entry systems and high-speed Wi-Fi. Room service, a telephone and hairdryer are standard in all rooms.
Suites

Our 9 Suites are stunningly decorated with a Safari-theme and are generously sized. Bathrooms are finished to the highest specification and each room has a mini-bar. Many rooms have pleasant views of the locality and some have balconies with seating. The Family suite has two separate bedrooms with bathrooms and a large, communal lounge area.
Honeymoon Suite

Our stylish and spacious honeymoon suite is beautifully decorated and is the perfect place to end a memorable day. Our Honeymoon package includes a chilled bottle of sparkling wine, a delicious platter of tropical fruits plus a beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers. Please contact our team for further information.
Deluxe rooms
Our 20 deluxe rooms are all decorated with a Safari-theme although the interior of each room is unique. There is a comfortable seating area and a desk in each room. Our deluxe rooms are decorated to the highest standards and have all the features listed above.

Mafia Island and its surrounding archipelago including Jibondo, Juani and Chole is located 30 minutes flight south of Zanzibar. Mafia has a great deal to offer as an unspoiled, little-visited alternative to other Indian Ocean locations around Zanzibar and along the coast. However, as with Pemba, Mafia has better diving than Zanzibar, but worse beaches. Mafia is the one island off Tanzania's coast that really encourages visitors to explore its offshore islands and sand bars. There are very few hotels here which only adds to the attraction of Mafia as the beach destination for the adventurous traveller.


The central main island of Mafia is where most accommodation options are located, the smaller islands are fun to explore, with crumbling historical ruins now inhabited by a variety of different animals, from monkeys to wild pigs, fruit bats and bush babies.

Mafia is primarily known for its ocean glory; the Marine Park which was created to protect its reefs. Do note that the beaches on the main island are not nearly as good as those onZanzibar, but the diving, fishing and snorkelling are infinitely better. Whereas Zanzibar has no diving for advanced divers, Mafia has challenging and rewarding dives for the advanced - as well as numerous sheltered bays and coves that are great for novice to intermediate divers. Snorkelling is also magnificent.

The atmosphere of all the islands is that of adventure; days are spent fishing or exploring exposed sand bars and untouched reefs. The diving on offer here is certainly the best in the entire region. Perhaps a lodge only for those mad keen on making diving the central focus of their Tanzania holiday

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In bagamoyo there are historical buildings, crafts and Saadani National Park .

There are cultural experiences like hena decorating, traditional dance like bigilia, selo and sangenge.

Handcrafts: curvers, mats of different kinds, tingatinga, batic / tie & die, food processors moulders etc.

Beach: The beach is very big and clean- not smelly . Bagamoyo has sand and coral beach and mangrove. There are at least 10 Tourist hotels along the beach including Paradise, Oceanic, Palm tree, Living stone, Travelers, Gogo (Bagamoyo Hotel), Millennium, Beach Bora, Mlingotini on Island, Lezy lagoon between Mlingotini & Mbegani Msalabani.

raditions & Culture; Getting to Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo town is found 70 kilometers north of Dar es salaam City. It is one and a half hour drive from Dar es Salaam International Airport or the Dar es Salaam City center to reach Bagamoyo. The Kaole Ruins are located 5 kilometers south of Bagamoyo town. The ruins are considered to be the first arab settlements left by Arabs and Shirazi Settlers. This is a place where the first immigrants from the Persian gulf and others from the Somali land met with the indigenous people of the coast who were Swahilis who existed and occupied the Tanzanian coast between 6th – 7th century. (Chami. Felix, 2002 the archaeological research of the Kaole ruins).

Kaole started to rise from the 12th century up to the mid 14th century. By the beginning of 15th century’ Kaole town was abandoned, the reason behind was due to the fall of Kilwa town which were invaded by the Portuguese militants. Kaole had connections with Kilwa in terms of trade, the two ports received and dispatched important goods such as ivory, gold, animal skins oil, clothes and ceramics ware items mainly form China. The influences of Kilwa also affected the Kaole, hence forced arab settlers to quit and search for new settlements in nowadays the Bagamoyo town, but others were forced to back to Arabia and Zanzibar Island.

Bwagamoyo was the original name used to mean that ‘lay down your heart’ a name which was derived from the slaves who arrived from the interior of Tanganyika and Democratic Republic of Congo on transit to Zanzibar Island then to Reunion Islands, Seychelles, Maldives, Mauritius, Arabia and few to western parts of India. Zanzibar was a place where there was a big slave trade market. The name Bwagamoyo later on became Bagamoyo due to a letter ‘w’ to be non-pronounced especially by foreigners. Bagamoyo town offer tours in historical sites, heritage and cultural sites, museums, marine and boat safaris. About 63 kilometers north of Bagamoyo town lay a magnificent Saadani National Park where the bush meets the beach. A park offer game drive, boat safaris, turtle breeding nests, historical tours and zaraninge forest tours.

Tourist Attractions

In bagamoyo there are historical buildings, crafts and Saadani National Park .

There are cultural experiences like hena decorating, traditional dance like bigilia, selo and sangenge.

Handcrafts: curvers, mats of different kinds, tingatinga, batic / tie & die, food processors moulders etc.

Beach: The beach is very big and clean- not smelly . Bagamoyo has sand and coral beach and mangrove. There are at least 10 Tourist hotels along the beach including Paradise, Oceanic, Palm tree, Living stone, Travelers, Gogo (Bagamoyo Hotel), Millennium, Beach Bora, Mlingotini on Island, Lezy lagoon between Mlingotini & Mbegani Msalabani.

Do you wanna eat with us…?? The Blue Heron Restaurant Arusha one of the coolest Restaurant

Our pick of the garden restaurants that are a recurring theme out in Arusha’s east, the Blue Heron gets the tricky combination of lounge bar and family restaurant just right. Sit under the leafy verandah or out on the lawn tables to enjoy a menu that ranges from paninis and soups up to beef tenderloin and creative specials like rice-and-broccoli fried balls with curry ratatouille.

There’s a children’s menu, a carefully chosen selection of South African wines and a steady stream of expats looking for a quiet place to pass an afternoon.

RICH HOTEL (ARUSHA)-TANZANIA
Airport shuttle services are also available to Guests upon request

Rich Hotel: Description

Rich Hotel is located in Arusha, Tanzania and features a Restaurant, a Bar and a Lounge. The Hotel offers stable electricity, free WiFi internet access, on-site parking and laundry services.

Airport shuttle services are also available to Guests upon request. Meeting and banquet facilities are available to host social and corporate events. The premises are guarded by security personnel.

Total hotel rooms: 3

Rich Hotel: Description

Rich Hotel is located in Arusha, Tanzania and features a Restaurant, a Bar and a Lounge. The Hotel offers stable electricity, free WiFi internet access, on-site parking and laundry services. Airport shuttle services are also available to Guests upon request. Meeting and banquet facilities are available to host social and corporate events. The premises are guarded by security personnel.

Total hotel rooms: 31

Formula 10 Livingstone Hotel - Order your favorite burger just right from your room

Formula 10 Livingstone Hotel
is situated in the business hub area of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Guests may access the Hotel through major Dar es Salaam Roads, Dar es Salaam International Airport and Dar es Salaam port. The Hotel offers luggage storage facilities, on site ATM machine, money exchange services, stable electricity and parking facilities. Car hire, airport and city shuttle services are also available on request. The premises is equipped with CCTV security cameras and guarded by security personnel.
Total hotel rooms: 11

Services and Facilities
Parking
Parking
Services
Airport Pickup
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Safety Deposit Boxes
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Room Service 24h
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Concierge
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Car Hire
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Storage room
General
ATM On Site
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Air Conditioning
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24h Electricity
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Elevator
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Security
Guarded Complex

Welcome to Zanzibar Hotel

A haven of peace and tranquillity nestled in the heart of bustling Stone Town. This impressive landmark, dating back to the 1800s, and boasting a private garden of lush tropical vegetation, was the first hotel on the island.

A rich 19th century air of elegance greets you as you walk through the original Zanzibari door. Beautiful beamed ceilings, marble floors, Persian carpets and magnificent crystal chandeliers recreate the glamour of former times.

The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. As you ascend the original wooden staircase to your suite, the sounds from the courtyard water cascades echo serenely throughout the building.