Barafu Luxe · Beach
Beach
The Indian Ocean at its quietest. Private villas and boutique resorts on Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia, joined to your safari by a short flight.
Zanzibar
History and reefs
Stone Town's lanes, the reefs around Mnemba, and long white beaches on the east and north coasts.
Pemba
Green and private
Zanzibar's quieter sister island. Clove forests, deep-water diving, very few visitors.
Mafia
The marine park
A protected island known for its reefs and for whale sharks, which gather here roughly from October to February.
When
Nearly all year
Warm all year. The long rains fall in April and May; June to October is dry and breezy.
After the safari
Most of our beach guests arrive straight from the Serengeti by bush flight. We meet you at the airstrip or airport and drive you to the villa. The rest of your luggage can be sent ahead to meet you.
At the coast, your concierge arranges what you like, and nothing you don't: a dhow at sunset, a private chef, a day in Stone Town with a historian, or diving with a private instructor.
For a grander arrival, a helicopter from Zanzibar Airport lands at your resort in minutes, and a crewed catamaran can be yours for the day.
Where you could stay
On the Zanzibar coast
A few of the places we book by the ocean. Send us a photo reference; villas with staff are arranged privately too.
Infinity pools, private plunge pools and the Indian Ocean at sunset.
Rooms you do not want to leave: deep baths, soft light, coffee under the arches.
Photos courtesy of our partner lodges and camps. We book the stays; the lodges run them. Select any photo for a closer look.
Tell us the occasion.
Your concierge replies within 2 hours on WhatsApp or email, with ideas and a first proposal. Prices are quoted for each request.