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Zanzibar Archipelago

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Reasons To
Visit Zanzibar Archipelago

  • Beaches

    Zanzibar, an island located just off Dar es Salaam, is blessed with a coastline of picture perfect beaches. There are miles of white sand leading into shallow turquoise water lined with offshore reefs and dotted with small fishing villages sheltering under coconut palms.

    Beaches

  • Dhow Cruises

    At high tide all the dhows sail in to the various beaches and harbours on Zanzibar and lively bartering for the day’s catch ensues. Cruising around the islands on a traditional dhow boat is one of the best ways to experience Zanzibar.

    Dhow Cruises

  • Diving & Snorkelling

    Mafia is the site of Tanzania’s first marine national park, covering 800 square kilometres and with over 460 species of fish and fantastic corals. There are a wide variety of dive and snorkel spots in the Archipelago with something to offer for all abilities.

    Diving & Snorkelling

  • Rest & Relaxation

    There are some very busy beaches, backed by large resorts which we don’t use. We have driven all round the island and found quiet beaches with small boutique hotels and simple lodges. We’ll drive you across the island to these and you can relax in peace.

    Rest & Relaxation

  • Swahili Culture

    Flanked by the sea, Stone Town is exotic and steeped in Swahili history. Laden dhows sail in to the port, crumbling buildings cast shadows over labyrinthine streets and the smell of spices fills the air. Much of Stone Town was built in the 19th Century and remains unchanged to this day.

    Swahili Culture

  • Turtles

    The most commonly found turtle in Zanzibar is the green turtle, followed by the hawksbill. Both nest in Zanzibar and Pemba is one of the best places to see them. There are several projects being run to help protect these endangered animals and their nesting sites.

    Turtles

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Accommodation in Zanzibar Archipelago: Butiama

Butiama is a new hotel recently opened up on the west coast of Mafia, under ten minutes transfer from the airstrip. The rooms are bright and crisp, each beautifully decorated with fresh colours and tasteful design.

Butiama, Mafia Archipelago
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Butiama

The Mafia Archipelago

Butiama is a new hotel recently opened up on the west coast of Mafia, under ten minutes transfer from the airstrip.

The owner, Maura, has lived on Mafia for ten years and knows the island extremely well and this is reflected in the array of activities on offer - including trips to see the whale sharks which pass by around November to February.

The rooms at Butiama are bright and crisp, each beautifully decorated with fresh colours and tasteful design. They include a large, netted bed with en suite bathroom and decking area to relax and sip a coffee with a view of the sea. Just set back from the beach is the bar, circular in shape with lots of small baraza's making it a very sociable place, and the restaurant offers some great dishes including fresh catch-of-the-day.

The other bonus with Butiama is that it is located outside of the Marine Park zone, meaning that you only have to pay the park entrance fees for the days that you use it, unlike the hotels in the east of the island where it is compulsory.

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