Matemwe Retreat

From: £1,965

Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe’s main lodge and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll, it is a perfect place for relaxation as well as water activities.

The service and attention to detail at Matemwe Retreat is outstanding.

The Retreat is built by local craftsmen, and where possible from local materials. Walls are of local stone and roofs are made of makuti (woven palm leaves). Most of the furniture is made from locally produced coconut wood. Soft furnishings are produced by Zanzibari women and the matting by the blind association in Stone Town. The sun, through our solar system, supplies hot water to the lodge. Materials from outside Zanzibar have only been used if we cannot get it locally or the quality is not good enough. Over 60% of the staff in the lodge are from the villages close to Matemwe.

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Departs Board Room UK Airport Airline Price Price Extra
7 Nts 14 Nts night
1Oct-14Dec Full Board Suite Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,965 £3,445 £210
Rates Includes: Fullboard Accommodation, all drinks (except cellar wines, premium brand champagne and spirits), laundry, snorkeling, kayaking, guided reef & village walks and return airport transfers
For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • 3 private villas each with small beach right in front.
  • Ground floor of each villa features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower, and large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean.
  • The best part of each villa is the plunge pool on the private roof terrace complete with sun and shade decks

Hotel Activities

  • Snorkelling equipment can be easily arranged for you
  • Sail or motor out to the local reef and discover the little island of Mnemba Atoll- right opposite Matemwe.
  • Diving trips can also be organized for you with a professional diving center
  • You can also snorkel straight from the beach or during reef walks.
  • Kayaks are available to explore the crystal clear sea

What to do

  • Visits to the neighbouring village can be arranged for those who want to explore the local Zanzibar culture and village life and for those who wish to learn about the community projects that Matemwe is involved in.
  • Day-trips can be arranged to the historic centre of Stone Town, Jozani Forest or Prison Island
  • Take a Spice Tour

Pool and Beach

  • Private plunge pool
  • Located on stunning white beach opposite the Mnemba Atoll

Dining at the Matemwe Retreat

  • Dining at Matemwe Retreat is an experience in itself. Breakfast is served on the private veranda of your room, so as not to disturb you. Each day the manager or chef will stop by to discuss lunch and dinner preferences: the catch of the day served in the privacy of your garden or roof terrace or a dinner at Matemwe’s main lodge, where you can enjoy the company of other guests. Drinks are served in the room or on the beach and you can have massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of your roof terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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