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Mazazini - Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Hillbrook Cottage
P.O. Box 9011
Phone: +255 762 096 789 / +255 778 178 278
Email:info@luxuryshortsafari.com
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Mazazini - Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Hillbrook Cottage
P.O. Box 9011
Phone: +255 762 096 789 / +255 778 178 278
Email:info@luxuryshortsafari.com
Exploring the streets of Stone Town, ZANZIBAR!
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ZANZIBAR - ISLAND OF TANZANIA
In December 2018 my friend Robin & I went to Zanzibar to create a promotional short clip for a Spanish travel agency named Iberojet.
We spent a few days there to create a maximum of content to make people want to visit this beautiful island.
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Where Do Used Japanese Buses Go? | Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania Vlog
Why are there so many Japanese buses in Tanzania? Let's find out their origins!
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The Serena Inn, Stone Town, Zanzibar
A short movie of footage we took while in Zanzibar in November 2011. For more footage and photos please go to
Highlight of a short getaway to Zanzibar
Staying on the East coast of Zanzibar opposite famous Rock restaurant in Upendo. February
TANZANIA-IRINGA ISIMILA STONE AGE SITE
Isimila stone age site is 15km west from Iringa town.Place of natural beauty.Place of stone pillars that formed by natural changes .We can feel the historic moments of human beings.
Zanzibar Serena Inn
Serena Hotel Zanzibar
Idyllically situated on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of tranquility and opulence amongst the bustle of one of Africa's most ancient and most enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence, setting it apart as one of the finest hotels in Zanzibar.
GETTING THERE
The hotel is in Stone Town, which is in the ‘Old Town' of Zanzibar City, which lies on the western side of the island of the same name. Zanzibar has an international airport, which is approximately 20 minutes flight from the mainland. There are daily flights linking Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Arusha, the northern safari circuit airstrips and Nairobi (Kenya). Ferries and speed boats link Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam daily and with Pemba several times weekly. The airport is 7km south of Zanzibar Town and the journey takes 15 minutes by taxi.Airport transfers available upon request from the hotel.
FACILITIES
Wide selection of rooms and suites: all with AC, satellite TV, Wi-Fi
All-day Baharia Restaurant, Mdele Coffee Shop, Masahani Bar and Terrace Seafood Restaurant
Swimming pool and pool deck
Live music nightly
Treatment rooms.
Business centre, travel desk, taxi service
Wedding planning service
Gift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk
Baby-sitting, children's dining/menus.
Luxury Stone Town Accommodation at Zanzibar Serena Hotel
After the heat and dust of Stone Town, the accommodation in the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of cool and shade. With high ceilings, shuttered windows and cool white walls, they are constructed in the traditional Swahili manner, whereby the size is dictated by the length of the mangrove poles that make up their ceilings. Adorned with arched niches, antique plates and brass lamps; and featuring traditionally carved furniture with basket weave and ceramic inlay, the rooms are predominantly royal blue and white. Four-poster, net draped beds dominate, offset by delicate side tables, vanity units and louver doors giving access onto balconies, some of which feature massive free-standing hammocks.
We offer a choice of luxury Stone Town accommodation including Standard Rooms, Prime Rooms or Suites.
All our luxury Zanzibar accommodation options are equipped with: 24-hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, direct-dial phone, in-room satellite TV, mini bar, private safe, 240V/3 pin (square)sockets and shaver sockets, hair driers, mosquito nets, bathrobe and slippers, umbrellas, porter/concierge, airport shuttle and limousine service.
While most of our rooms are designated non-smoking, a number of rooms are available for smokers, but these should be booked in advance.
Fine Dining in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Constructed so that the waves lap to within inches of its open windows and the lateen-sailed dhows pass within metres of its tables, the Baharia Restaurant features fretwork screens, Omani carvings, Persian rugs and bright Swahili artifacts. The Zanzibar cuisine meanwhile, blends freshly caught seafood, fresh spices, luscious fruit and delicately flavoured vegetables.
The Baharia Restaurant
Lapped by the waves of the Indian Ocean, the Baharia Restaurant in Stone Town offers all-day international and Swahili cuisine. Weekly Swahili banquets are also held around the pool.
The Terrace Restaurant
On the roof of Zanzibar Serena Hotel is our exclusive open-air Terrace Restaurant, which looks out over the bay and features a supreme selection of freshly-caught sea food.
The Masahani Bar
Presented in traditional Swahili style, the Masahani Bar also offers performances by traditional Taarab orchestras.
The Pool Terrace
Indoor and outdoor seating overlooks our pool terrace where a wide range of drinks and snacks are served all day long.
The Mdele Coffee Shop
Adjacent to the pool, the Mdele Coffee Shop offers traditional Swahili coffee, fresh-baked pastries and a wide range of international beverages and snacks.
The Mangapwani Beach Barbeque
A short drive from the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, the Serena's exclusive beach hideaway offers a superb Swahili seafood lunch buffet.
Room service
We offer a 24-hour room service, which features an extensive menu offering everything from the classic club sandwich to a delicately-spiced curry. We are also delighted to serve a private lunch or dinner in your room or suite; or to provide cocktails and canapés on your private terrace.
Zanzibar Harbor scenes #1
This short video clip shows scenes of the harbor in Zanzibar, including the House of Wonders with its tall white tower, the white Palace Museum next door, and the orange tender of the 296-passenger Silversea cruise ship Silver Wind.
On 28 January 2009 Barbara and I arrived off the island of Zanzibar on Silver Wind, which had sailed overnight from Dar es Salaam during a 16-day cruise from Cape Town to Mombasa via Mozambique, Madagascar and Tanzania. During our ship's one-day call at fabled Zanzibar we visited the House of Wonders and the Palace Museum and then took a stroll through Stone Town.
Exotic-sounding Zanzibar, which merged with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania, consists of two major islands, Unguja and Pemba. Somewhat confusingly, Unguja Island is often called Zanzibar also; and Zanzibar Town is situated on Unguja. 96 km/60 miles long and some 35 km/22 miles from the mainland, the island of Zanzibar is steeped in history.
Both Livingstone and Stanley spent time in Zanzibar in the late nineteenth century; and other explorers such as Burton, Grant and Speke all passed through. From the 1890s onward Zanzibar was a British protectorate. With the exception of the sinking of one British ship in Zanzibar's harbor during World War I, Zanzibar saw no action during either of the world wars. Movement toward self-government followed the Second World War. Finally self-government was granted by Britain in 1963. Although briefly Zanzibar was an independent sultanate, a full member of the British Commonwealth and a member state of the United Nations, it opted to become part of Tanzania four months later in 1964.
After taking a tender ashore from Silver Wind, our initial destination was the House of Wonders. The first building on the island to have electricity, it acquired its name from the seemingly wondrous features it contained, such as Zanzibar's first elevator. The structure, which until recently housed the local government bureaucracy, was for long the tallest building in Zanzibar. Four stories high and built in 1883 by Sultan Seyyid Barghash, it has lovely big verandas and today offers, among various other things, an exhibit on Zanzibar's struggle for independence. The entrance of the House of Wonders sports two bronze cannons dating back to the sixteenth century. One of those cannons bears the royal arms of Portugal. The building's carved Arab-style doors are inscribed with verses from the Koran, and its marble flooring and silver decorations were imported from Europe. In 1896 the House of Wonders was bombarded by the British navy in an attempt to convince the sultan to abdicate!
Our next stop was the three-story Palace Museum, which is located amid gardens along the waterfront next to the House of Wonders. This was the abode of the sultans and their families from the 1880s until the revolution in 1964, and today the museum tells their story. A great number of pieces of furniture are exhibited, and from the top floor there are superb views of dhows sailing out in the harbor.
Stone Town consists of a maze of narrow streets where occasionally it seems as if one can almost touch the buildings on both sides. Here it is the nineteenth-century architecture which catches one's eye. Visitors to the old city walk past white-washed houses and ornately-carved teak doors galore. The arches and latticework trim are especially attractive. It's easy to get lost in Stone Town. But it's safe enough, and locals will gladly point visitors in the right direction. The Anglican cathedral was built on the site of the former slave market, and its high altar sits where there was once a whipping post. The Old Fort was built near the harbor by the Portuguese in 1700. It's worth a look as there are some interesting handicrafts shops inside.
Situated south of the equator, Zanzibar, which is warm and can be visited year-round, offers excellent swimming and diving. In fact, its east coast beaches are some of the finest in the world. The island's climate is similar to that of coastal Kenya and Tanzania. The long rainy season lasts from March into early June. During this period tropical downpours occur on many days and the humidity is high. However, there can be pleasant sea breezes then and Zanzibar is very green during that period. This is followed by the long dry season from late June through October. Skies are mostly clear during then. In November and December there is a short rainy season when the rains are lighter and more variable. Typically there are just short showers during this period. This is followed by a short dry season in January and February.
Many travelers choose to conclude their safari in East Africa with a relaxing visit to fabled and exotic Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Cruising the oceans and sipping on champagne, as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Welcome to Exotic Zanzibar
Zanzibar Vlogu 3 | Stone Town, The Rock
Merhaba, merhaba, merhabaa!!
Bu hafta üçüncü defa yine ben!! Son Zanzibar vlogum bu. Bu sefer Stone Town'a gittik, eski köle pazarı, şimdiki müzeye gittik, Zanzibar sultanları hakkında bilgiler edindik. Sonra okyanusun ortasında müttthiş bir adaya gittik en sonunda da Zanzibarın meşhur The Rock restoranında yemek yedik. Ben çekerken çok eğlendim, umarım sizin de hoşunuza gitmiş, bir şeyler öğrenmişsinizdir.
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Eat the Sun Retreat in Zanzibar April'16
A week of sun, sand and sea. A week of yoga, barre, health workshops and lovely food! Unforgettable time @HodiHodi resort with beautiful retreaters! Hold on tight for Zanzibar April 2017! But until then check out eatthesun.org for more retreats in other amazing locations!
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Saadani to Zanzibar short flight
Short flight from Saadani safari lodge to Zanzibar airport
Maru Maru Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Stone Town, Maru Maru Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Maru Maru Hotel. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as diving, fishing, spa, massage, garden. Convenience and comfort makes Maru Maru Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in Zanzibar.
Inside a Lost African Tribe Still Living in India Today | Short Film Showcase
In the dense forests of South Asia, a native African tribe has been living in quiet obscurity for more than 500 years.
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Known as the Siddis, their ancestors originated from the Great Lakes region before being captured and brought to India as Arab slaves. When slavery was outlawed in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Siddis feared persecution and retreated into the forests, where they have been living ever since. Today, the Siddi people are considered to be in the lowest bracket of the Hindu caste system—the Sudras, or the untouchables.” In this short film by photographer and filmmaker Asha Stuart, get a rare look inside the Siddi tribal villages and explore the cultural diversity of this African-Diaspora community.
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#turning40 : Tanzania and Zanzibar
What started as a promise to myself to not be in the UK for my big 4.0, went from a small week away somewhere to the most epic #holidayofalifetime
It started with 45 hours of travelling , 6,051 miles, 2 time zones, 3 planes, 3 airports, 3 landing strips, and 1 hotel stop, before finally making contact with the “real” animal world.
Arriving in style in the co-pilot seat thanks to #Auric Air Services, the pilot was great at pointing out the animals, very kind and funny. The flights were so smooth. An experience we will never forget.
Our #safari was four days long based at #Serena #Mivumo River Lodge in the #Selous Game Reserve. The largest game reserve in #Tanzania but also the least visited and the most wild. From here it was possible to do half day / full day drives as well as arrange river cruise safaris and fishing safaris (not my thing), walking safaris and more. The Lodges, facilities and all employees gave a real sense luxury but at the same time allowing you to really get in touch with nature. Not wanting all the attention for #turning40 I also #proposed to my girlfriend Kerry and she said “yes”.
In #Zanzibar we chose the #OceanParadiseResort on the north east coast, about an hours drive the airport and Stone Town. I had read that the beach boys were a bit of a pain so I liked the fact the resort had its own private beach area. Staying in a traditional #African Round House we were never too far the beach, pool, restaurants, spa and most importantly, the bar. Once again, every single member of the team here couldn’t help you enough and they made our stay super special, with a particular highlight being a #romantic meal on the beach for two.
Ocean Paradise Resort also works closely with the nearby village of #PwaniMchangani which was a 20 minute stroll along the beach. Translated, it means “nice sand”, which we can definitely vouch for. Pwani Mchangani survives on fishing, coconut cultivation and the farming of seaweed. About 2,500 people live there, mostly in great poverty. With help & donations from visiting tourists, the resort has helped build schools, improve health, dig wells and provide a mains water supply.
We also organised a private guide to take us to a #SpiceFarm. Wasn’t sure what to expect (spices obviously) but it was very funny & informative; great to walk around in the shade trying to guess & taste all the spices with different demonstrations. We went back to Stone Town where our guide took us on an eye-opening tour which included the Darajani Market and the Slave Market; being in the Slave Chambers was incredibly moving. Plus #tanzanite ring shopping for a certain someone!
In order to keep me from drinking cocktails for breakfast and being too drunk to remember my birthday, I treated myself to another lifelong dream, #scubadiving, with the help from #OneOceanDiveCentres. It was ace(!) and I would love to do it again sometime. If you get the chance, you have to go for it!!!
All in all an amazing 40th birthday adventure! Time to start planning for the next one. Open to suggestions...
Zanzibar best Island Destination on the rise
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Tanzania safari highlights (4min)
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