Qambani Luxury Resort is a high-class resort on Zanzibar’s eastern shore, on the tip of the Michamvi Peninsula. The trip to the lodge takes an hour and a half across the island after a 15-minute flight from Dar es Salaam. Qambani offers 270m of beachfront and breathtaking ocean views, perched on a low cliff above a white sand beach. The guest house, which was originally built as a family residence, has now opened its doors to the public and provides high-quality accommodations with highly individualized service.
Qambani has a modern yet authentically African flavor to it, and it represents the proprietors’ own sensibilities. On the walls, contemporary African artwork hangs, and neutral colors are enlivened with vivid reds and blues. The atmosphere of Qambani is one of relaxation and enjoyment of the environment. The kind personnel will do everything they can to make you feel at ease.
The six air-conditioned villas range in size and enjoy ocean views. Each room includes an electronic safe, a coffee maker, a minibar, Wi-Fi, and a music system. Qambani offers a wide range of activities. Kayaks and reef tours with a local guide are offered.
Watersports and diving can be arranged with the local PADI dive center. Qambani is a sophisticated seaside getaway with plenty of personality and flare. Although the spacious and opulent villas allow lots of seclusion, the staff members take great satisfaction in pampering their guests and creating a pleasant and homely atmosphere.
QAMBANI LUXURY RESORT VILLAS
The six thatched bedroom homes are strewn east to west along the coral reef, each with a large sitting area and wonderful sea views. They are a joy to look at and to stay in because they are furnished to an incredibly high standard. Each house is unique, with unique features such as extra rooms and bathrooms for children, breeze-cooled loft rooms, outside showers or baths, and one even has its own parapet terrace directly on the beach. The following are the type of villas at Qambani resort, Zanzibar
Sultan Villa
The Sultan Villa has two large en-suite apartments, each with its own private balcony and unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean. The Sultan Villa, with its central open-air seating area on a communal terrace, is ideal for families and groups of friends traveling together. It has a shared outdoor area and companion rooms that are ideal for group getaways.
Africa Villa
The Africa Villa features a big bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing area, making it ideal for couples. A private veranda and an open-air loft area with seating beneath a makuti roof are included in the design. Both places have ocean views and are ideal for withdrawing to the shade on hot tropical days, especially since the chilling infinity pool is only a short walk away.
Plantation Villa
Consider a romantic colonial with a dash of heat. In the midst of antique maps, botanical drawings, and Persian rugs, seasoned gardeners may recuperate. The Plantation Villa, located near the property’s main living area, has a big bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, ideal for couples. A private veranda and an open-air loft room with seats beneath a makuti roof and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean are available.
Coastal Villa
The Coastal Villa is ideal for families, with two en-suite bedrooms, one with a huge double bed and the other with twin beds. The Coastal Villa, which is anchored by a huge living room with doors leading out to a private veranda, offers beautiful ocean views in an open, elegant environment with gentle hues, carved wooden furniture, and antique Chinese china.
Castaway Villa
Robinson Crusoe might have erected this as his refuge if he had found a few more tools and a multitude of craftsmen. The Castaway Villa is ideal for families, with two en-suite bedrooms, one with a huge double bed and the other with twin beds. The room is all about the ocean—delicate sea blues, ancient boat timber furnishings, and a fantastic outside shower—and is anchored by a huge sitting area with doors that go out onto a private veranda.
Sundowner Villa
The Sundowner is the most private of the homes, located on the far eastern end of the property. Treat yourself to a little tropical palace located on the edge of a coral cliff with a private pool. The Sundowner is a Swahili refuge with sea views on all sides, with your own rooftop patio and self-contained kitchenette in typical East African style.
FOOD AND DRINK AT QAMBANI LUXURY RESORT
The air-conditioned kitchen at QAMBANI LUXURY RESORT prepares a world-class meal that is adored by foodies, gourmets, and everybody who enjoys eating. All meals are included in the price of your stay and feature a variety of European, African, and Asian cuisines. For freshness and quality, ingredients and produce are acquired locally. Soft drinks, spirits, cocktails, vintage wines, champagne, and expensive Cuban cigars are not included in the room rate. Other facilities and amenities at the resort include
Gardens and Pools
It’s difficult to choose between the magnificent pools for endless afternoons in the pool, the exotic gardens with palms and sunbirds—built by one of East Africa’s top gardeners—and the Indian Ocean’s jagged coral edge, with sea views splashed all the way up the front. A short walk across the gardens leads to five wooden steps and the beach. A mile-long stretch of white sand beach wraps around the headland from June to November.
Dining
This expansive property allows you to feast and entertain, with louvre doors on three sides that open to the air and light, the master table can be tastefully set in the timber dining room. Outside in the gardens, you can enjoy a BBQ by the pool or relax on the main terrace in the evening. At dusk, head to the sundowner rooftop, which is directly on the water’s edge.
Movies and the Gym
A cozy area with a huge HD TV with satellite channels, a range of DVDs, and lovely plush sofas is set back from the main sitting room. A small gym with bicycle and rowing machines, a ballet bar, and mirrors is located next to the courtyard. It boasts a Wi-Fi connection and a state-of-the-art Sonos wireless sound system, just like the rest of the house.
Water Sports and other Island Activities
The hotel offer a variety of water sports activities at Qambani, including snorkeling, diving, kiteboarding, and kayaking, with all equipment available on-site. The hotel also provide a variety of tours and excursions, ranging from dhow cruises to sand bank picnics to spice and Stone Town tours.
