Frequently Asked Questions

Zanzibar has warm, sunny temperatures all year round, with temperatures ranging from 21° C - 33° C. The rainy season is from March to May, although one should expect showers any time throughout the year. For the most up-to-date weather projections you can click here.

All visitors require a passport that must be valid for 6 months and have at least two clear pages. Most nationalities also require a visa which can be purchased on arrival or online. This can be done in advance online through this link https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/.

Please check with a travel clinic in your country and follow the advice of your doctor.

A yellow fever certificate is required if you have been in a country where yellow fever is endemic for more than 12 hours. If you fly directly from Europe to Zanzibar, it is not required. If you make a 24-hour stopover in a country such as Kenya, it is required.

The local currency in Zanzibar is the Tanzanian Shilling (TSh). US dollar bank notes are also widely accepted as payment throughout the island. Please note that due to local banking practices we are unable to accept $100 US bills that were produced prior to 2007. Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted at large establishments, including ours.

The local current is 220-240 VAC 50Hz. The plug sockets take the three-square pin British plugs although we offer some universal sockets in every guest room.

Yes. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the resort for all registered guests.

Outside the resort, modest dressing is appreciated. Men and women are expected to dress respectably. Foreign standards do not apply outside of the resort.

You can take photos in public areas, but please ask for permission before taking pictures of individual people or private houses.

The airport is located in Zanzibar City, approximately 65 km from the resort.

We do offer shuttle service from the airport. The cost is $95 each way for the vehicle which is able to carry up to 4 passengers and their luggage.

We have a small, open-air gym for the use of guests only.

We offer four beautiful, free-form swimming pools, each with its’ own feature. The most popular features are the swim-up bar and infinity pool!

Five nights a week we offer a local band or dance troupe for the entertainment of our guests.

Yes! We are fortunate to be located on Nungwi Beach, considered one of the best beaches in Africa and in the world!