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Tanzania

Matemwe Retreat

PLAN MY TRIP

Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as honeymoon heaven, Matemwe Retreat offers exotic luxury with an authentic, Zanzibari feel.

Each of Matemwe Retreat’s four self-contained private villas offers panoramic ocean views from a private veranda complete with comfortable couch and hammock and roof terrace which features a plunge pool, sun deck, and shade deck. The four handcrafted villas share a small, exclusive beach with palm trees, white sand, and exquisite turquoise ocean. The spacious ground floor bedroom comes with air-conditioning, a private bar area, and en-suite bathroom featuring double sinks, a shower, and an oversized bathtub. Locally sourced stone, Makuti thatch, and coconut wood are incorporated in the craftsmanship of each villa, and local women produce soft furnishings such as pillows, blankets, and rugs.

Set on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, the hotel boasts stunning ocean views. Once the world’s largest producer of cloves, this spice island also provided nutmeg and cinnamon to Europe, the Middle East, and China for over 500 years. Originally founded by Africans, the island was discovered by the Persians in the 10th century. Since then it has had a strong Arabic influence with a brief period where the Portuguese conquered the seaports, only to revert back to Arabic control. The sultan of Oman relocated his capital here. Zanzibar is actually an archipelago with two main islands: Unguja and Pemba.

With the shore beckoning each day only steps from the front door, there is plenty of sunbathing, beachcombing, and picnicking on the beach. A manager or guide can assist with booking various other activities such as snorkeling trips, reef walks, and village visits. For an extra charge, guests can enjoy a scuba-diving adventure, dhow boat trip, visit to nearby Stone Town, or a spice tour. A cultural tour on a working spice plantation illustrates how nutmeg, vanilla, and cardamom produced. There is also kayaking, kite-surfing, and deep-sea fishing available. A 30-minute boat ride away is Mnemba Island and the world-renowned coral reef that provides a high chance of spotting turtles and wild dolphins.

A personal butler on site attends to all needs, while the chef arrives daily to prepare scrumptious meals. Meals consist of a lot of fresh crab, lobster, and fish from the fishermen who net seafood offshore during high tide. No set menu means that guests decide with the chef what the individual menu will be for the day, typically a fusion of traditional Zanzibari and international flavors. A well-stocked private bar is available. With sister property, Matemwe Lodge and its many amenities a short walk away, guests can enjoy the open-air restaurant and Sea and Spice Spa.

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Tanzania

Matemwe Retreat

PLAN MY TRIP

Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as honeymoon heaven, Matemwe Retreat offers exotic luxury with an authentic, Zanzibari feel.

Each of Matemwe Retreat’s four self-contained private villas offers panoramic ocean views from a private veranda complete with comfortable couch and hammock and roof terrace which features a plunge pool, sun deck, and shade deck. The four handcrafted villas share a small, exclusive beach with palm trees, white sand, and exquisite turquoise ocean. The spacious ground floor bedroom comes with air-conditioning, a private bar area, and en-suite bathroom featuring double sinks, a shower, and an oversized bathtub. Locally sourced stone, Makuti thatch, and coconut wood are incorporated in the craftsmanship of each villa, and local women produce soft furnishings such as pillows, blankets, and rugs.

Set on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, the hotel boasts stunning ocean views. Once the world’s largest producer of cloves, this spice island also provided nutmeg and cinnamon to Europe, the Middle East, and China for over 500 years. Originally founded by Africans, the island was discovered by the Persians in the 10th century. Since then it has had a strong Arabic influence with a brief period where the Portuguese conquered the seaports, only to revert back to Arabic control. The sultan of Oman relocated his capital here. Zanzibar is actually an archipelago with two main islands: Unguja and Pemba.

With the shore beckoning each day only steps from the front door, there is plenty of sunbathing, beachcombing, and picnicking on the beach. A manager or guide can assist with booking various other activities such as snorkeling trips, reef walks, and village visits. For an extra charge, guests can enjoy a scuba-diving adventure, dhow boat trip, visit to nearby Stone Town, or a spice tour. A cultural tour on a working spice plantation illustrates how nutmeg, vanilla, and cardamom produced. There is also kayaking, kite-surfing, and deep-sea fishing available. A 30-minute boat ride away is Mnemba Island and the world-renowned coral reef that provides a high chance of spotting turtles and wild dolphins.

A personal butler on site attends to all needs, while the chef arrives daily to prepare scrumptious meals. Meals consist of a lot of fresh crab, lobster, and fish from the fishermen who net seafood offshore during high tide. No set menu means that guests decide with the chef what the individual menu will be for the day, typically a fusion of traditional Zanzibari and international flavors. A well-stocked private bar is available. With sister property, Matemwe Lodge and its many amenities a short walk away, guests can enjoy the open-air restaurant and Sea and Spice Spa.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
Journeys

Coming soon!