It was officially opened in December 1995. It is considered one of the best hotel's on the island. The hotel was built on seven hectares of pleasant tropical garden just in front of a long white sandy beach.

You can cross the island by car to reach the Sultan’s ancient Baths where his concubines used to take their relaxing bath. After that, your guide will lead you to visit the fruit and spice plantations composed of more than a hundred varieties, so that you will learn everything about the growth of each spice and you will discover the reason why Zanzibar is so well known under the name of, Spice Island.

You will admire and enjoy the sunset while boarding a local boat (Ngalawa), which will carry you on the Floating restaurant. At your arrival, taste your local drink “Madafu” and enjoy your seafood and lobsters dinner!

Have you never thought about spending your honeymoon in Zanzibar or even getting married there? There is nothing more charming than to celebrate the most important moment of one’s life on an island covered with luxuriant tropical vegetation, surrounded by white, deserted beaches and small coral islands.

Karafuu Hotel can propose and organize very special and romantic ideas for your wedding and honeymoon. Everything is set to greet you and to make your stay an unforgettable one. At your arrival you will be welcomed by the friendly staff who will attend to every detail during your stay. You will receive the best treatment, according to the famous style of “Karafuu hospitality”.

Activities

• Maasai Village for Swahili dinners and folkloristic dancers
• Swimming pool including kids Pool (beach towels and sun-beds included)
• TV room with digital satellite
• Billiards, parlour, games, gaming tables, play cards, darts
• Diving Centre and windsurfing School with instructors
• Diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing
• Water skiing, surf biking, jet-skiing, kite surfing
• Wake boarding, banana rodeo, mountain boarding, crazy air cushions
• Two floodlit tennis courts
• Volley ball / table tennis area
• Bowling, cycling
• Organised sport activities, water gym, aerobic, step
• Performances, live band, acrobats, folkloristic groups
• Kinder garden

Dining

Karafuu Hotel offers you a choice among 5 restaurants, each having its own characteristic:

• Main buffet restaurant

• Barbecue restaurant on the terrace (ideal for lunch)

• "Le Grand Bleu" ŕ la carte restaurant (to taste zanzibari lobsters)
• "Maasai Village" restaurant (to taste local specialties)
• Floating restaurant for a private dinner on the Indian Ocean
• There are 3 bars including one swim up bar.

Guest Room

Built under “makuti” thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, these 35 cottages comprise: entrance through private garden, breathtaking view veranda, mosquito net, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot & cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone and minibar.
Built under “makuti” thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, these 26 junior suites facing the sea, under a beautiful palm-grove or on a small hill comprise: entrance through private garden, breathtaking view veranda, mosquito net, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, ceiling fan, air conditioning, hot & cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, Tea pot and minibar.
Built as well under “makuti” thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, these rooms comprise: bedroom, wardrobe, bathroom in Carrara marble, balcony, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone and minibar.

Room View