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OVERVIEW

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHYOF XANADU

Xanadu Villas & Retreat features six unique and

individually designed villas on one of the finest

beaches on Zanzibar’s South East coast. The villas

surround a central pool and dining area and are set

within a tropical garden and palm trees.

Xanadu’s villas can be rented individually, or the

entire retreat is offered exclusively for up to 18

guests. As the villas sleep 2-4 guests, Xanadu is an

ideal setting for family groups, honeymooners or

beach lovers in search of privacy, high-quality service

and fine dining.

Xanadu Villas & Retreat features six unique and

individually designed villas on one of the finest

beaches on Zanzibar’s South East coast. The villas

surround a central pool and dining area and are set

within a tropical garden and palm trees.

Xanadu’s villas can be rented individually, or the

entire retreat is offered exclusively for up to 18

guests. As the villas sleep 2-4 guests, Xanadu is an

ideal setting for family groups, honeymooners or

beach lovers in search of privacy, high-quality service

and fine dining.

XANADU VILLAS & RETREAT

ACCOMODATION

V i l l a U m a n d e

V i l l a A l f a j i r i

V i l l a K i m w o n d o

Xanadu comprises of six villas in total, each with a unique set up and architecture. Every villa has a plunge pool,

private butler, outside shower, bathroom(s) with his & her sinks, linen and towels provided, daily housekeeping

and laundry service, Internet/Wi-Fi, lounge & kitchen with fridge, beach access.

Xanadu comprises of six villas in total, each with a unique set up and

architecture. Every villa has a plunge pool, private butler, outside

shower, bathroom(s) with his & her sinks, linen and towels provided,

daily housekeeping and laundry service, Internet/Wi-Fi, lounge &

kitchen with fridge, beach access.

The Dawn. A one-bedroom villa with private lounge and dining area

downstairs and a spacious bedroom and private balcony on the first

floor. During the day, guests can enjoy the view of the Indian Ocean

through the tropical garden; in the evening, lights in the tree make

every night a special occasion. Private and intimate, it is the perfect

villa for honeymooners or couples in love.

Shooting Star. The architect’s favourite, this one-bedroom villa

features the most unique design, a downstairs bedroom as well as a

plunge pool and dining facilities on the roof top – perfect for moonlit

dinners or romantic star gazing.

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V i l l a s K o r o n g o & M l i m a

V i l l a M b i n g u

Heavenly Sky: The presidential suite with its unique domes, balconies and private pools has two bedrooms and

spacious living areas opening out to the garden plunge pool, with direct beach access. The master room is on

the first floor houses a master room with ensuite and a private sea view balcony, and the master suite is located

in the penthouse. A final tier to the very private rooftop pool within a custom dome and views of the garden and

the Indian Ocean finishes this true architectural masterpiece.

Our sister villas, each sleeping 2 or 4 guests in two bedrooms, are

ideal for friends and families, as they offer super-sized living and

dining areas, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and luscious

garden surroundings. Each roundhouse style master bedroom

comes complete with a deluxe en-suite bathroom (featuring waterfall

shower) while the living areas boast a Xanadu dome ceiling,

supersized fan and open pavilion style archways.

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CUISINE

A resident chef is available, offering high standard

of cuisine made to order. Inspired by Swahili cuisine,

the chef blends locally sourced vegetables and home

grown herbs, fresh net caught seafood and Zanzibari

spices with an international gourmet style, presented

beautifully in delicate portions. Special requests for

dietary requirements and celebrations can be discussed

and catered for – flexibility, individuality and exclusivity

is also part of Xanadu’s cuisine.

Non-alcoholic drinks and a range of house wines are

included, while premium wines and spirits are available

at extra charge. Any special dietary requirements can

be catered for.

SPAOur Kiota Spa invites guests to relax and recharge:

massages, manicures, pedicures and treatments are

offered in-room or in the spa right at the beach. Products

used by our professional therapists are from Africology

or locally sourced and produced.

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SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES

The archipelago of Zanzibar has a rich history influenced by African traditions and Arabic and European colonialization,

making it a fascinating melting pot of cultures, histories and people. Xanadu offers a range of activities: a truly local

experience at the village and spice tours, where local Zanzibaris show their natural and cultural heritage; adventures and

water sports with our in-house activities coordinator; or sailing across the Indian Ocean on a luxury yacht.

STONE TOWN

SPICE FARMS

PRISON ISLAND

JOZANI FOREST

VILLAGE TOURS

DOLPHIN

BLUE SAFARI

SNORKELING

• 2-3 hour guided tour: $30 per person, including entry fees to Slave Market and House of Wonders.

• Transfer to and from Stone Town not included

• Guided tour (approx. 2 hours): $20 per person, Local lunch on request, plus transfer

Leaving from Stone Town:• 2-3 hour trip with small local boat: $100 (max 8 guests),

incl. boat and entry fees• ½ day trip with small local boat: $200 (max 8 guests),

incl boat, entry fees, snacks, snorkelling and visit to sandbank Nakupenda Isles

• ½ day trip with our preferred partner Sparkling Boat: $500 (max 8 guests), incl yacht, visit to Prison Island, visit to sandbank, snorkelling, non-alcoholic drink

• Full day trip with our preferred partner Sparkling Boat: $900 (max 8 guests), incl yacht, visit to Prison Island, visit to two sandbanks, snorkelling, food & drinks

• Transfer to and from Jozani Forest: $50, entry fees not included (Jozani Forest $10 pp, Seaturtles $8pp, But-terfly centre $6pp)

• ½ day trip: $30 per person (min 2), incl taxi & guided tour in one village

• 3-4 hour trip: $90 per person, incl transfer to and from Kizimkazi, boat rental, snorkelling equipment, marine entry park fees

• Official Blue Safari: $65 per person, excluding return transfer to Fumba

• Exclusive sandbank picnic with local dhow boat, full day trip: $200 per person, incl transfer to and from Kizim-kazi, dhow boat rental, snorkelling equipment

• Exclusive sandbank picnic with Sparkling boat: $900 (max 8 guests), see Prison Island excursion

• Blue Lagoon snorkelling: $50 per person• Chumbe Island: $90 day-pass, plus transfer – on re-

quest only• Reef snorkeling: $75 per person, including transfer to

and from Kizimkazi, local motor boat, snorkelling equip-ment, marine entry park fees

• Mnemba: $50 per person, plus transfer

The main city of the island is a maze of alleys with each corner displaying another narra-tive of its Arabic and European history. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site offers famous attractions (House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, Slave Market and Anglican Church, Ijumaa Mosque) as well as a range of markets, souvenir shops and restaurants. A guided tour of the historic centre of Stone Town is a must for every visitor to Zanzibar. It is about an hour’s drive from Xanadu.

Zanzibar is famous as the Spice Islands which derives from its former important status as a spice exporter, a trade which still exists but has been declining in recent years. Spice farms offer an interesting insight into the local cuisine, showing exotic spices in their natural habitat while also offering the guests a taste of the Swahili cuisine. The spice farms are about 60-70 minutes’ drive from Xanadu.

A somewhat misleading name as this island off the coast of Stone Town never had a prison but was used as a quarantine island. Today, it hosts tortoises and invites you for a stroll around or a snorkel nearby. The nearby sandbanks, Nakupenda Isles, are also worth a visit. From Xanadu, it is about an hour’s drive to Stone Town and another half an hour’s ride by boat.

The only national park of Zanzibar features the indigenous Red Colobus Monkeys as well as mangroves to explore and experience. In addition, a tortoise sanctuary can be visited, and the nearby Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is a community initiative worth a visit.

For guests looking to learn about local culture and life, village tours can be arranged with visits to local schools, hospitals, as well as local witch doctors or healers. On the South East coast, seaweed farms can be visited while it is also possible to learn about the manufacturing of local fisher boats, local cooking, production of coconut ropes and the multifaceted uses of a coconut tree. The villages near Xanadu (Bwejuu, Paje, Jambiani and Makunduchi) offer all these insights and invite guests to delve into daily Zanzibar life.

One of the most popular tour, taking guests to Kizimkazi, where wild dolphins can be ob-served just off the shore. With a bit of luck, swimming with the dolphins is also possible.

A full day boat trip offering guests a Robinson Crusoe experience with catering and snorkelling as well as a great taste of the seafood that Zanzibar has to offer, visiting small islands and sandbanks off the coast of Zanzibar.

Whether it is reef snorkelling in Kizimkazi, the marine park of Chumbe Island, the atoll of Mnemba or Blue Lagoon just up the beach from Xanadu: snorkel fans get their full experience in Zanzibar.

LOCATION &GETTING THERE

WHEN TO GO

Zanzibar can be reached by air (international airlines Oman

Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Condor, and FlyDubai fly directly to

Zanzibar’s Kisauni airport), or by sea (various ferry connections

from Dar es Salaam of approximately 2 hours). Private charter

flights from Dar to Zanzibar can be arranged for groups by

Coastal Aviation (www.coastal.cc). In addition, private boat

charters are available, including traditional dhow boats or

motor boats. From the ferry port and the airport, it is just over

an hour’s scenic drive across the island to Xanadu on the

South East coast (Bwejuu/Dongwe). Xanadu Villas & Retreat

can arrange taxis as well as private pick up from ferry, airport

and/or anywhere on the island.

DIVING

KITESURFING

FREE SPIRIT

AIRPORT TRANSFER

• Prices on request, depending on course or excursions

• Prices on request, pre-booking is recommended

• Free Spirit Sunset Cruise (non-exclusive): $40 per per-son, incl. transfer, local drinks, snacks

• Free Spirit Sunset Cruise (exclusive): $500 (up to 10 guests), incl transfer, international drinks, canapes & culinary delights

• One way: $85

Zanzibar’s South East coast is bordered by a reef which has great diving spots for those watersport enthusiasts looking to experience Zanzibar from below. Xanadu partners with Buccaneer Diving, offering a range of diving experiences.

With Zanzibar having become a hotspot in recent years, Paje and Jambiani ( just South of Xanadu) have become THE spots for kitesurfing, offering excellent opportunities for kiters at all levels. Xanadu has a fantastic free lance kite instructor, should you wish to learn this trendy sport. The best months for kiting are December to March and June to September.

This traditional dhow boat moors only a few kilometres away from Xanadu and is now part of our company. We offer an exclusive sunset sail cruise across Chwaka Bay with our resident chef preparing culinary delights and our team serving refreshing drinks. Special cruises will also be arranged on a monthly basis (e.g. Full Moon Cruise).

Zanzibar is a year round destination but it can rain heavily in April.

February is the hottest month, and June to October is cooler and dry.

Xanadu’s high season:

15th December – 14th April

1st July – 30th September

Xanandu’s low season:

1-30th June

1st October – 14th December

Xanadu closes from 15th April until 31st May during the main rain season.

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USEFULINFORMATIONMALARIA

Zanzibar is considered a malaria-free zone

LANGUAGES

Our staff speaks English and Kiswahili

CHILDREN POLICY

No children under 5 years, 6-17 years are considered full guests

PAYMENT

Payment by cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express)/online payment (3G Direct Pay). Please note that

there is a 5% processing fee attached to card and online payments

INCLUDED

Full-board, non-alcoholic drinks, local beers, house wines, water sports activities (kayaking, Stand Up Paddling,

snorkelling from Xanadu’s beach), daily laundry service

EXCLUDED

Premium wines and spirits, foreign non-alcoholic drinks, activities as described above, spa treatments, hair salon,

international flights, airport transfer, visas and entry taxes

ELECTRICITY

220V, plugs are mostly British (square 3-pin) and European

In case of power failure, there is a generator

CURRENCY

Local currency TZ Shilling, USD and Euro accepted

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