Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar
White Sand Zanzibar
Step out to Paje Beach
White Sand Zanzibar is a family-owned boutique property on Zanzibar‘s east coast, between the coconut palms of Paje Beach, one of the world’s best kitesurfing beaches. Off its glistening white shores, you can sail the fringing azure lagoon aboard a ngalawa — a traditional, double-outrigger canoe. Take a boat to its flourishing coral reef to swim with tropical fish or glide across its crystal-clear waters by paddleboard or kayak. Those who prefer a slower pace can claim sunbeds peppered across the soft sand to admire the view.
Spread across gardens, villas and rooms merge seamlessly with the nature around them. Thatched roofs and the interplay of natural materials, like timber and palm, lend them a rustic feel, complemented by the sprinkling of mindfully sourced antiques. Meanwhile, high ceilings bring in abundant sunshine and a cooling sea breeze. Villas occupy pride of place on Paje Beach’s powdery stretch, cocooned in privacy by tropical shrubs and blossoming flowers. Aligned with White Sand Zanzibar’s commitment to sustainability, they run on renewable energy. They also feature private pools, terraces and outdoor bathrooms.
A beachfront one-bedroom villa is perfect for couples. After snorkelling with fish of all stripes, you can slip into your alfresco bathtub or spend idle moments in the turquoise pool. Before dinner, take your sundowners on the rooftop terrace that faces the horizon, brought to you by your personal butler. A private chef can rustle up a tailored menu for a romantic evening on your terrace beneath the night sky.
When you do peel yourself from your villa, you can head to the fine-dining restaurant or beachfront bistro for barbecues and seafood caught on the day. Dishes use produce grown in the organic garden onsite. During a garden tour, you can glimpse monkeys dangling between its baobab and mango trees. White Sand Zanzibar’s spa therapies also draw on ingredients native to the island. There’s locally grown coffee in exfoliating scrubs and you’ll find seaweed and sea salt in detoxifying treatments alongside Zanzibar’s spices.
Highlights
Stroll directly to Paje Beach
Glide across Paje's lagoon aboard a traditional canoe
Snorkel amid a flourishing coral reef at your doorstep
Enjoy total privacy in your room or villa enveloped by tropical greenery
Watch the sunset from your rooftop terrace in a beachfront one-bedroom villa
Delight in freshly caught seafood and fine dining
Indulge in a soothing spa therapy using natural and locally sourced ingredients
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Places to combine White Sand Zanzibar with
Tanzania
Ideally situated on the outskirts of Arusha, this lodge is a brilliant spot to stay either before, or after your safari in Tanzania. Hidden on the grounds of one of Tanzania’s largest coffee farms, with wonderful views of the Tanzanian countryside and away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Arusha. The cottages offer you a homely space to either relax after a long international flight, or to flick through your photos before you head home again. In the main lodge you can enjoy the warmth of open log fires while sipping a well-earned gin and tonic or spend time in the gardens breathing in the smells of the coffee bushes around you.
The farm itself can be explored on a two hour guided walk which gives a superb insight into the methods of coffee farming and ends with an excellent brew of the local beans. You have the chance to venture into Arusha if the need takes you, but otherwise you can just make the most of the large grounds. If the midday heat gets a bit much, they also have a refreshing outdoor pool with shaded sun loungers among the manicured gardens and patios.
