Zanzibar

Fruit and Spice Resort

Name: Fruit and Spice Resort
Address: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Price range: From US$200 per person, per night

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Fruit and Spice Resort

About Fruit and Spice Resort

Salt on the breeze, fragrant greenery, gaudy reefs and an intimate lodge.

Set on the more remote southwestern edge of Zanzibar Island is the small town of Mchangamle, on the shoreline of Kizimkazi Bay. The bay is known for its powder-white beaches and rocky coves, its distance from the tourist hotspots and its passing cavalcade of dolphins and whales. It's also the setting of Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort, a little cliffside haven with some splendid Indian Ocean views. The property is lushly forested with palms and fruit trees (and birds), the accommodation is cool and serene, the food is fresh and delicious and the ocean's underwater delights must not be missed.

Zanzibar , Tanzania

From $190 per person/per night

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39 Rooms

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The property

Large and immaculately well kept, the gardens epitomise gentle island charm, with makuti-thatched cabins poking out between the fragrant hedges and palm trees, and wooden walkways winding between them. Clamber down a path over the rocks to reach the sandy beach areas at low tide or dip in the main pool (there are three in all) surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Other highlights include three restaurants (don't miss the fresh fruit juices, we loved the pineapple) and a spa.

The rooms

Thirty deluxe rooms and nine bungalows offer accommodation in varying degrees of luxury. The rooms have been crafted by local artisans in traditional style, but the interiors have every modern comfort you could desire. Throughout, the decor is light and airy, with white-washed walls, local wooden artifacts and seating, and large raised beds draped in mosquito nets. The secluded honeymoon and luxury villas up the ante with exceptional sea views, private pools and spa pavilion.

Activities

With the ocean right on your doorstep, you're almost obliged to spend your days in the turquoise waters. Diving the reef to admire the corals and neon fish, kite surfing and big-game fishing are very popular, and on site you have access to kayaks and snorkelling equipment, although it is advisable to bring your own for comfort purposes. There is a small gym and bicycles if you want to brave the bumpy roads.

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How to book Fruit and Spice Resort

How do I book Fruit and Spice Resort?

Fruit and Spice Resort can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Fruit and Spice Resort or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Fruit and Spice Resort?

Stays at Fruit and Spice Resort start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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