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ZANZIBAR Matemwe Retreat

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Highlights

  • Private & Personal Villas

    With only 3 very private villas, your every whim will be catered for here.

  • Beach Delight

    Each villa has its very own private beach situated directly in front of it as well as its own plunge pool.

  • Relaxation Bliss

    Pamper yourself to a massage or one of the many beauty treatments on offer.

  • Snorkelling & Diving Paradise

    Soft and hard corals, sponges and anemones abound - you will be amazed by the sheer range of fish species in these waters.

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General information

 The brand new Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land, just north of its sister property, Matemwe Bungalows, and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll. The Retreat consists of 3 fabulous, separate villas, full of atmosphere, inspiration and personal touches.

The service in the Retreat is the pride of the property. Each day the manager or chef will stop by to discuss lunch and dinner preferences: the catch of the day served in the privacy of your garden or roof terrace or a dinner at Matemwe's main lodge, where you can enjoy the company of other guests. Drinks are served in the room or on the beach and you can have massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of your roof terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The Retreat is built by local craftsmen, and where possible from local materials. Walls are made of local stone and roofs are made of makuti (woven palm leaves). Most of the furniture is made from locally produced coconut wood. Soft furnishings are produced by Zanzibari women and the matting by the blind association in Stone Town. The sun, through the solar power system, supplies hot water to the lodge. Materials from outside Zanzibar have only been used if not available locally or the quality is not good enough. Over 60% of the staff in the lodge are from the villages close to Matemwe.

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Our view

The ultimate small and intimate luxury retreat is perfect for honeymooners or a couple of friends.

  • Spacious luxury accommodation, complete with private plunge pools
  • Exclusivity and flexibility- you dictate the pace of your day here
  • A perfect post-safari retreat
  • We love the private dining option on your own beachfront verandah

 

 

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Price

From USD $400.00 per person Add to trip planner

Location

Matemwe Retreat is located on a remarkable stretch of private land in the North-East corner of Zanzibar right opposite the Mnemba Atoll.

Activities

Other than relaxation, the following activities are possible here;

• Ocean trips with snorkeling equipment as well as diving trips with experienced guides.
• Sail or motor out to the local reef and discover the little island of Mnemba Atoll
• Snorkel straight from the beach
• Explore the crystal clear sea in a kayak
• Visits to the neighboring village
• Day-trips to the historic centre of Stone Town, Jozani Forest or Prison Island.
• Spice Tours - an interesting way to learn about the great variety of spices that the island is famous for.

Villas

Each ground floor of each villa (150 m2 including verandahs) features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower and a large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. The best part of each villa is the plunge pool on the private roof terrace (60 m2), complete with sun and shade decks. And if this is not enough to make you want to stay there right now, each villa has its own small beach right in front of it.

Dining

Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

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