SAMAKI LODGE & SPA IN ZANZIBAR

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The Uroa Beach located on the picturesque east coast of Zanzibar includes all the elements for a charming seaside vacation. The incredible beauty of the azure Indian Ocean spreads before you almost blending with the clear blue of the skies on the horizon. Clear waters lap on the pure white sands while lush tropical greenery enlivened with a riot of red blooms create the backdrop for the Samaki Lodge & Spa. This economy accommodation comprises of makuti thatched structures arranged around the coastal foliage. You can choose to relax in the loungers beside the pool or on the beach under thatched parasols, soaking up the delicious warmth of the tropical sun. Enjoy straightforward massages in the spa or spend time soaking in the Jacuzzi. Samaki Lodge offers budget AfricanMecca holidaymakers 19 rooms in three specifications housed in the single and two-story villas. Choose from Double Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Family Rooms with Ocean View. The rooms on the lower level have a patio while those on the upper come with a verandah. Each of the air-conditioned rooms includes a traditional, carved bed covered with mosquito netting and dresser. It also has a ceiling fan and safety deposit box. En-suite bathrooms include a shower stall, toilet, bidet and hair dryer. In addition, the Deluxe Rooms also have a TV and room fridge.

Your meals are served in their main restaurant. Enjoy tastily cooked, wholesome meals. You can opt for the interesting buffet or order a la carte from their selection of Swahili, vegetarian and Italian fare or request for a romantic dinner served beside the beach. Order drinks at the two bars, one in the lounge and the other at the poolside. Early risers can enjoy the magical Tanzanian sunrises over the ocean while taking long strolls on the pristine sands of Uroa Beach or swimming in the ocean. The calm waters of the sea conceal a mesmerizing world of a dazzling array of coral gardens inhabited by an equally stunning diversity of reef life. You could go scuba diving or snorkeling to explore them – best at Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve. Additionally, spend an exciting afternoon angling on board one of the fishing boats catching some of the game fish that the island is famous for. Using the Samaki Lodge as a base, you must go shopping in the quaint bazaars, the city’s capital. You can pick up delicately crafted curios as souvenirs of your East African travels along with Swahili fabrics, bead jewelry, handicrafts, spices and lots more. Also, view the olden architectural wonders of Stone Town that have stood the test of time under the direction of your adept AfricanMecca guide. Tour the famous spice farms where you can learn about the harvesting techniques and uses of the spices. The unusual fruits endemic to the island are also a delight to see. Look for durian, bungo and shoki-shoki to name a scarce few. Also, go on a primate viewing trip to the Jozani Forest Reserve to view the rare red colobus monkey in its natural.

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