Located only an hour's drive from Stone Town, near the village of Paje on the beautiful eastern coast of Zanzibar, the seaside resort town of Dongwe features endless white-sand beaches meeting crystal- clear azure waters. Travellers from around the globe flock to this little corner of paradise for the quintessential beach-island getaway. Dongwe is encircled by lush tropical vegetation with an offshore coral reef teeming with colourful tropical fish and an array of other marine life. It boasts a wide selection of wonderful fully-equipped beachside resorts. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including: swimming with wild dolphins, enjoying fascinating forest excursions, and sampling delicious local cuisine, which known for its variety of aromatic spices.
Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar's most exclusive boutique resort, is located along the beach that was named as one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. With just 30 villas, this stunning fully inclusive boutique resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved décor, and antiques. Each villa boasts large bathrooms as well as a spacious terrace and private plunge pool. Facilities include an excellent restaurant featuring the very best produce that the island has to offer as well as an impressive spa, yoga center, fitness center, and tennis court.
