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Aerial view of a tropical beach resort with white sandy beaches, palm trees, and pools.
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Resort leisure area with pool, thatched roof bungalows, and palm trees under blue sky.
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Pool with sun loungers and palm trees by the sea under a blue sky
Spacious restaurant with high thatched roof, wooden furniture, and elegantly set tables.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables under thatched roofs and palm trees in a sunny setting.
Spacious open lodge area with wooden roof, chairs, and views of nature.
Cozy double bed with mosquito net, wooden chair, and fruit bowl in bright hotel room.
Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and separate shower area
Cozy hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large mirror.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, wooden furniture, and view of a terrace.
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Cozy hotel room with canopy bed, TV, and elegant furniture in warm tones.
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Brightly decorated hotel room with canopy bed, fruit plate, and wooden furniture.
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Romantic hotel room with canopy bed, soft curtains, and natural light.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, daybed, desk, and stylish decoration.
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Wooden washstand with two white vessel sinks and towels under a large mirror
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Buffet with various breads and spreads in a bright restaurant with wooden floors.
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Cozy open bar with thatched roof and swimming pool in tropical hotel setting.
Children's playground with slide and sandy floor under a thatched roof in a holiday resort.
Covered sandbox playground with various colorful playhouses and slides.
Modern gym with exercise machines and large windows
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White dive center with wooden windows and thatched roof in a tropical setting.
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Wooden door set in old white wall with plants and houses in the background.
Open hut with rustic wooden interior and view of the beach and sea.
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Cozy wellness room with two massage tables, wooden floor, and decorative fabrics.
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Tansania ∙ Sansibar ∙ Pingwe

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa ****

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Location

The luxurious hotel is located on the east coast of Zanzibar, directly on a magnificent beach lined with palm trees, white sand and dazzling blue water. The airport and Stone Town are approx. 65 km away.
Aerial view of a tropical hotel with pool, palm trees, and beach by turquoise sea.
Aerial view of a tropical beach resort with white sandy beaches, palm trees, and pools.

Facilities

Covered sandbox playground with various colorful playhouses and slides.
Resort leisure area with pool, thatched roof bungalows, and palm trees under blue sky.
Round house with thatched roof in a green garden area under sunshine.
Open living area with wooden furniture overlooking hotel pool and umbrellas.
White sandy beach with palm trees and turquoise sea under a clear blue sky.
Entrance to a hotel with a thatched roof and white stone path surrounded by green grass.
Pool with sun loungers and palm trees by the sea under a blue sky
Spacious restaurant with high thatched roof, wooden furniture, and elegantly set tables.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables under thatched roofs and palm trees in a sunny setting.
Spacious open lodge area with wooden roof, chairs, and views of nature.
Open beach restaurant with wooden deck, ocean view, and tropical setting.
Beachside restaurant with wooden roof and tables with blue tablecloths by turquoise sea
The Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa has a total of 166 rooms, a spacious reception area with a 24-hour reception, lobby, 3 pools, 4 restaurants (main restaurant "Kijiji", "Masai Village Restaurant" (open 2x per week), "Pizzamore" and the à la carte restaurant "Le Grand Bleu" (for a fee)), 4 bars ("Zanzi-Bar" and 3 swim-up bars, one in the "Bondeni/Masai" area and one at the main pool), 3 boutiques, a game room with billiards and darts, and an event room. There are also parking facilities. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Accommodation

Double Room (Garden View)

The double rooms have "Makuti" (palm straw) roofs and are partly decorated in a modern style with African influences. They are located at the upper end of the slope in the lush tropical garden and are all well-maintained and comfortable, with air conditioning, fan, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, telephone, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, safe, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Each room has its own veranda and the beds have mosquito nets. The double rooms are being renovated and will be bookable as Deluxe Double Rooms from November 1, 2025.

Cozy double bed with mosquito net, wooden chair, and fruit bowl in bright hotel room.
Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and separate shower area
Cozy hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large mirror.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, wooden furniture, and view of a terrace.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, tiled floor, and adjoining bathroom.
Cozy hotel room with canopy bed, TV, and elegant furniture in warm tones.
Cozy room with wooden ceiling, chair, TV, and open view to a garden area.
Open entrance to a bright room overlooking a garden and palm trees.

Bondeni Room

The Bondeni rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms and are located in the "Bondeni area", which includes a pool restaurant, a pool bar, and an air-conditioned fitness center. As they are situated at the top of the slope in the lush tropical gardens, they all overlook the new "Bondeni" swimming pool. Double room = single occupancy.

Masai Room

The Masai Rooms are decorated in the typical Masai style and have the same amenities as the double rooms. They are completely new and built around the new swimming pool near the botanical garden. Double room = single occupancy.

Double Room Cottage

The Double Room Cottages have the same amenities as the double rooms and are located on a gentle slope just behind the Junior Suites. Most of them offer a partial sea view through the lush palm fronds. Double room = single occupancy.

Brightly decorated hotel room with canopy bed, fruit plate, and wooden furniture.
Cozy terrace with two blue chairs and a small table in front of a door with curtains.
Romantic hotel room with canopy bed, soft curtains, and natural light.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, daybed, desk, and stylish decoration.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed and balcony access overlooking the sea.
Beach view from a covered patio with chairs, tables, palm trees, and blue sea.
Cozy bed with yellow bedspread and mosquito net beside window and wooden furniture.
Traditional thatched hut surrounded by palm trees in a tropical hotel setting.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites have the same amenities as the double rooms and additionally offer sea views and are located on the beach or on the cliff.

Suite

The suites are located directly on the beach and are very spacious and have a private outdoor shower. Otherwise, they have the same amenities.

Hotel room with canopy bed, rugs, and exposed wooden ceiling beams.
Bright living room with rustic wood frame, comfortable armchairs, and decorative wooden table.
Wooden washstand with two white vessel sinks and towels under a large mirror
Cozy bench with white curtains and colorful pillows in front of a large window.

Board

Half Board

Breakfast and dinner, each as a buffet in the main restaurant.

Spacious buffet area in tropical restaurant with wooden structure and fresh fruit.

Full Board

additional lunch as a buffet.

All Inclusive

Buffet with various breads and spreads in a bright restaurant with wooden floors.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, each as a buffet in the main restaurant. Alternatively, you can also eat at Pizza More for lunch and dinner or at the Masai Village twice a week for dinner. Local non-alcoholic and selected alcoholic beverages from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Sports Included

Fitness room, beach volleyball, table tennis

Sports for a Fee

Water sports center (incl. deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and diving), tennis courts with floodlights, and a football pitch.

Children's Program

Children's pool and kindergarten
Cozy open bar with thatched roof and swimming pool in tropical hotel setting.
Children's playground with slide and sandy floor under a thatched roof in a holiday resort.
Covered sandbox playground with various colorful playhouses and slides.

Wellness

Wooden door set in old white wall with plants and houses in the background.
Open hut with rustic wooden interior and view of the beach and sea.
Bright hotel room with blue sofa, canopy bed, and large windows overlooking stone garden.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables, wooden floor, and decorative fabrics.
Massage table with towels and sea view through open door in bright room.
Spa

Hotel Service

Currency exchange office, laundry service.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Direct Beach Location

Note

A tourist tax of approx. 5 USD per person per night is payable locally.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 a.m., the hotel stay ends on the previous day at 12 p.m. Late check-out is available on site for a fee.
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" Summer 2024 on page 152.
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" 2024/25 on page 166.

Destination Note

Please note that hotel check-in is from 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. respectively, regardless of arrival time.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.

Season Note

From 1.11.25, the Garden View Double Rooms will be renamed Deluxe Double Rooms and will all be renovated.

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