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Villa, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
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Karafuu Beach Resort, Zanzibar

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

East Coast

FREEDOM rating: ★★★★

Set on a secluded stretch of powder-white sand and a gorgeous tropical garden on the island’s east coast. Karafuu Beach Resort offers an excellent retreat, with impressive restaurants, oceanfront pool and a relaxing spa.

  • Beachfront resort
  • Choice of four restaurants
  • Relaxing onsite spa
  • Four swimming pools
  • Spacious rooms with private decks

Your Stay at Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers 166 spacious, air-conditioned rooms with furnished verandas, built under traditional African makuti thatch and decorated in authentic Zanzibari style

Rooms and Suites

Choose your preferred accommodation at Karafuu Beach Resort:

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Cottage

Situated on gentle slope just behind the junior suites in the second raw. Most of them…

Situated on gentle slope just behind the junior suites in the second raw. Most of them offer a partial sea view through the lush palm tree tops and comprise: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, veranda opening to the garden with t chaises-longue and table.

Cottage

Situated on gentle slope just behind the junior suites in the second raw. Most of them offer a partial sea view through the lush palm tree tops and comprise: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, veranda opening to the garden with t chaises-longue and table.

Junior Suite

All sea facing with spectacular front sea view. The Junior Suites are situated along the beachfront…

All sea facing with spectacular front sea view. The Junior Suites are situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palmgrove or on a cliff and comprising: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, front sea view veranda with t wooden chaises-longue and table and one soft local sofa.

Junior Suite

All sea facing with spectacular front sea view. The Junior Suites are situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palmgrove or on a cliff and comprising: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, front sea view veranda with t wooden chaises-longue and table and one soft local sofa.

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Suite

Situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean….

Situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. Entrance through a private garden and direct to an ample living room with two sofas and living corner, one big bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, front sea view veranda with t wooden chaises-longue, table and one soft local sofa and a private external shower.

Suite

Situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. Entrance through a private garden and direct to an ample living room with two sofas and living corner, one big bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, front sea view veranda with t wooden chaises-longue, table and one soft local sofa and a private external shower.

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Villa

Two Seafront Villas (Max eight guests). Each comprises of four large bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms,…

Two Seafront Villas (Max eight guests). Each comprises of four large bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms, with a spacious living room that leads out to a beachside private pool offering spectacular views out towards the Indian Ocean from the comfort of your own private garden.

Villa

Two Seafront Villas (Max eight guests). Each comprises of four large bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms, with a spacious living room that leads out to a beachside private pool offering spectacular views out towards the Indian Ocean from the comfort of your own private garden.

Dining Options & Activities

View restaurants, bars and activities that you can enjoy during your stay at Karafuu Beach Resort:

Restaurants & Bars

Kijiji– Rich oriental and European Buffets to satisfy your plates curiosity whilst you enjoy an evening…

Kijiji– Rich oriental and European Buffets to satisfy your plates curiosity whilst you enjoy an evening show.

Le Grand Bleu– Where the flavours of the sea meet the allure of the moonlit beach. Savor seafood specialties for lunch and dinner at the à la carte restaurant, set against a romantic moonlit beach.

Bondeni– savour the original Italian pizza at lunch and dinner in serene poolside ambiance.

Swim up Bar– As you settle into the water, let the cool embrace of the pool enhance the flavour of your beverage, creating a refreshingly unique experience.

Zanzi…Bar– Find yourself enveloped in a serene escape on the veranda, where the evening air is sweetened with the fusion of exotic drinks and the gentle strum of soft music

Restaurants & Bars

Kijiji– Rich oriental and European Buffets to satisfy your plates curiosity whilst you enjoy an evening show.

Le Grand Bleu– Where the flavours of the sea meet the allure of the moonlit beach. Savor seafood specialties for lunch and dinner at the à la carte restaurant, set against a romantic moonlit beach.

Bondeni– savour the original Italian pizza at lunch and dinner in serene poolside ambiance.

Swim up Bar– As you settle into the water, let the cool embrace of the pool enhance the flavour of your beverage, creating a refreshingly unique experience.

Zanzi…Bar– Find yourself enveloped in a serene escape on the veranda, where the evening air is sweetened with the fusion of exotic drinks and the gentle strum of soft music

Swimming pool, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Activities

Karafuu Beach Resort offer a wide range of activities, offering a relaxing beach to more lively…

Karafuu Beach Resort offer a wide range of activities, offering a relaxing beach to more lively endeavours.

Excursions
The resort offers seven main carefully planned excursions.  Delve into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, tour spice farms, and wander through the tranquil Jozani Forest.

Spa
On top of the white sandy beach, you’ll find the tranquil world of Osis Spa with private Ocean View treatment rooms, the therapeutic Thalasso pool and a private sundeck. Professional therapists master Oriental techniques and philosophies to perfection.

Leisure
Explore many recreational options available at Karafuu Beach Resort including the fully equipped Afya Gym Club to tennis courts, beach volleyball, pentacle, table tennis, and table soccer and pool tables! Also, submerge into one of four pools, with the main pool situated in front of the white sandy beach, The Masai pool located in the Masai village and the Bondeni Pool surrounds the nearby pizza restaurant.

Diving
Admire small marine life by visiting the onsite Wimbi Diving Center, where qualified diving instructors, fiberglass boats, and professional diving equipment are the keys to discovering the best diving spots in Zanzibar.

Boutique
Immerse into luxury and the warmth of African hospitality, in three boutiques. You’ll find African artcraft, beachwear, and jewellery whilst experiencing  the richness of African culture through locally crafted sculptures.

Activities

Karafuu Beach Resort offer a wide range of activities, offering a relaxing beach to more lively endeavours.

Excursions
The resort offers seven main carefully planned excursions.  Delve into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, tour spice farms, and wander through the tranquil Jozani Forest.

Spa
On top of the white sandy beach, you’ll find the tranquil world of Osis Spa with private Ocean View treatment rooms, the therapeutic Thalasso pool and a private sundeck. Professional therapists master Oriental techniques and philosophies to perfection.

Leisure
Explore many recreational options available at Karafuu Beach Resort including the fully equipped Afya Gym Club to tennis courts, beach volleyball, pentacle, table tennis, and table soccer and pool tables! Also, submerge into one of four pools, with the main pool situated in front of the white sandy beach, The Masai pool located in the Masai village and the Bondeni Pool surrounds the nearby pizza restaurant.

Diving
Admire small marine life by visiting the onsite Wimbi Diving Center, where qualified diving instructors, fiberglass boats, and professional diving equipment are the keys to discovering the best diving spots in Zanzibar.

Boutique
Immerse into luxury and the warmth of African hospitality, in three boutiques. You’ll find African artcraft, beachwear, and jewellery whilst experiencing  the richness of African culture through locally crafted sculptures.

Flights & More Options

With FREEDOM, you can book your stay at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

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FREEDOM rating: ★★★★

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