We Love —
- Escape to the dream landscapes of Zanzibar with a stay at Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort.
- Choose to extend your stay with a thrilling safari before your holiday, staying in a luxurious tent and embarking on daily game drives.
- Enjoy a free sunset cruise on a local fishing boat, with Half Board dining and a special seafood dinner on the beach - what could be more romantic?
Your Destination —
Over many centuries, different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to make the island what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or another and influenced the local culture to create the present vibrant fusion. The cuisine, culture, and accepting, friendly attitude is a reflection of the multicultural past and present of the island.
Our Offers —
Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort
7, 10, 12 or 14 nights at Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort
Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort & Tausi Palace
3 night safari + 4 nights at Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort
Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort 4* —
You will be staying in a Standard Room on a half board basis (breakfast, afternoon tea & 3-course dinner in the main restaurant - excluding drinks).
Our members can choose to upgrade to a full board basis (breakfast, lunch & evening meal served in the main restaurant - drinks excluded) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Just for you:
- Free sunset cruise on a local wooden fishing boat (not applicable between 24th Dec - 3rd Jan)
- Seafood dinner on the beach (drinks excluded; not applicable between 24th Dec - 3rd Jan)
- A 20% discount for all spa treatments
Unwind on the powder-white sands and enjoy a cocktail or two while soaking up the unparalleled sunsets from the beach. This hotel promises a true paradise-like stay!
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.
Your Room
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis
Breakfast and lunch is served here, directly on the beach overlooking Chwaka Bay.
Garden Restaurant
Dinner is sometimes served in the Garden Restaurant. There is sometimes evening entertainment.
Sunset Bar
Located right on the beach, this is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun go down. The bar is well stocked with a range of soft and alcoholic beverages, and there is also a TV for sports fans.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only
Your Time
This fully-equipped spa offers a range of massage and beauty treatments, including body scrubs, pedicures and manicures. Located right on the beach, the spa is fully air-conditioned, making it the ideal spot to relax to the soft sound of the sea breeze.
Optional Safari —
You may choose to add a 3 night safari that will take place before your hotel stay.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your first hotel where you can unwind after your flight (approx. travel time: 20 minutes).
Day 2: Zanzibar - Selous National Park
After breakfast, drive back to the airport and catch a short flight to the mainland. Continue to Selous National Park where you will enjoy a game drive before arriving at your tented camp in time for a hot lunch. Enjoy another game drive in the afternoon, returning to the camp in the late evening.
Day 3: Selous National Park
Enjoy breakfast then depart on a full day game drive with a picnic lunch. Spend the day admiring this park's impressive scenery while you keep an eye out for the big five.
Day 4: Selous National Park - Zanzibar
You will be transferred to the airstrip after breakfast where you will catch a short flight to Zanzibar where you will continue to Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort.
Tausi Palace Hotel
You will be staying 1 night in a Standard Room with breakfast included.
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally. The bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Selous Serena Camp
You will be staying 2 nights in a Luxury Tent on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch & evening meal served in the main restaurant - drinks excluded).
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally. The bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Excursions —
Optional Excursions
You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process.
A full day excursion on a traditional sailing dhow, Safari Blue starts from Fumba, the perfect starting point to explore Menai Bay, an official Conservation Area. Home to beautiful uninhabited islands, the area is stunning, frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphins.
On arrival at Fumba, clients are given a briefing on Safari Blue and then you board your dhow and you’re off to explore the bay. Dolphins are sighted on approximately 90% of trips. The anchor is dropped at the Kwale sandbank, where sunshades are set up and guests have the chance to go snorkelling in the coral reefs.
After snorkelling, you’ll be offered refreshments to whet your appetite before heading to Kwale Island, for lunch under the tamarind trees. Drinks are served throughout the day and lunch is a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chicken and rice, with a tasting of tropical fruits.
Step back in time as you wander through the atmospheric narrow, labyrinth alleyways of ancient Stone Town. This fascinating UNESCO heritage site is atmospheric and filled with historic wonders and magnificent Arab/Indian architecture which has hardly changed for hundreds of years. Browse through the famous shopping district where you find handcrafts to take home for you treasure as you remember your experience in Zanzibar for a lifetime.
For many centuries Zanzibar has been infamous for its spices earning it the name “Spice Island”. Visit the countryside where you will have a chance to learn about and experience the exotic spices Zanzibar is famous for including cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric and more. Enjoy touring through tropical greenery where you will taste a variety of delicious tropical island fruits like mango, pineapple, banana, jackfruit, lychee and durian.
Jozani Forest Reserve is one of the largest mature forests in Zanzibar where you are guaranteed to see troops of Red Colobus. Unique to only Zanzibar and one of the rarest monkeys in the world, the endangered Red Colobus Monkey is a joy and privilege to witness. This lush, tropical forest is surrounded by mangroves and salt marshes filled with diverse trees & fauna. You may even spot other species like the Syke’s monkey and duiker.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Transfers are included as per the itinerary.