relaxed rooms with balconies and mosquito nets feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. there are 2 international restaurants that have terraces. upgraded rooms add ocean views. room service is available 24/7. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 1:00 pm. set on a cliff overlooking the indian ocean, this tranquil, upscale resort is 7 km from interactive wildlife experiences at cheetah's rock and 10 km from plantation tours of the kidichi spice farms. other amenities include 2 infinity pools, a spa and a 9-hole golf course, as well as tennis and squash courts, a gym, stables and a water sports center. a breakfast buffet is complimentary Julius Nyerere International Airport 3 hr 42
Old Dispensary (35 min) Elegant late-19th-century building with elaborate Indian & European elements, now home to a museum. Anglican Cathedral (37 min) Historic church made of stone with an elaborate altar & adjacent slavery monument. House of Wonders (Beit Al Ajaib) (37 min) The grand former palace of a sultan, offering visitors gardens & a clocktower. Old Fort and Cultural Center (37 min) Historic 17th-century fortress noted for its imposing ramparts & sweeping ocean views. Cheetah's Rock (19 min) ZIPA-accredited educational wildlife rescue & conservation center known for its cheetah tours. Changu Island (58 min) Reached by private boat, this island once housed a prison & is home to many giant tortoises. Chapwani Private Island (35 min) Kidichi Spice Farms (20 min) Visitors can take tours of this spice farm & learn about the growing & trade in these delicacies. spice community shop (35 min) Chapwani Island (23 min) Old Fort (37 min) 17th-century fort with souvenir vendors, nightly entertainment & occasional festivals. Hamamni Persian Baths (37 min) Guided tours are available of this historic former bath complex built for a sultan. Bawe Island (37 min) People's Palace Museum (36 min) Museum in 19th-century palace with exhibitions on the history of Khalifa bin Harub's sultanate. |