This 8 day family holiday in Zanzibar is ideal for families with children of all ages. Offering an interactive children's program and a babysitting service, parents will be able to enjoy themselves as they partake in the many activities available at the resort.
Decorated in Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, the resort will provide you with comfort, convenience and breathtaking views of this untainted wilderness. International and local culinary options provide delectable meals, and can be served at indoor or outdoor venues. Your stay at the lodge is fully inclusive of all meals and mentioned activities, including the children's program.
Your children will be kept busy with a program of interactive activities lead by a lodge representative. The activities are aimed at entertaining and educating children on the history and culture of Zanzibar. From learning Swahili phrases to making a Makuti hat, your children will return to you with an endless amount of stories.
The perfect sun-kissed sand will lead you to an ocean of perfection as the Indian Ocean's waves wash up to cleanse your feet. Explore the underwater world as you venture into the clear waters on a snorkeling excursion. Other water sports include sailing, kite surfing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. After a day of adventure, visit the Frangipani Spa for a pamper session.
Upon arrival at the Zanzibar Airport, you will be welcomed by a lodge representative and taken on a road transfer to Baraza Resort and Spa along the Bwejuu-Paje beach on Zanzibar's coastline. The deluxe Tanzanian resort will accommodate you during your stay in Zanzibar.
Your family will be accommodated in a two-bedroom Sultan villa that has a shared living room with a TV, CD player and modern amenities. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom boasting a freestanding bathtub and a spacious walk-in dressing room. The second bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The villa is adorned with a large terrace with sun loungers and a private plunge pool.
While the kids are being entertained at the Baraza Kids Club, enjoy a pamper session at the Frangipani Spa, where a range of beauty and wellness treatments are on offer. The spa has a lap pool with tranquil underwater music, relaxation rooms placed inside and outside, as well as a fitness centre and tennis court.
Water-based activities are a must, and options range from casual boating excursions to adventurous kite surfing and kayaking. Cultural and educational interactions teach you about Zanzibar's history, how to prepare traditional Swahili dishes, weave palms on the beach and even how to climb a coconut palm tree. Wildlife lovers will enjoy close interaction with local fishermen in the turtle rescue program operating on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
The Baraza Kids Club is an air-conditioned lounge area where children are entertained by games, writing and cultural interactive activities. Games available include Wii, ping pong, table football, and a children's pool table. A shaded pool will allow them to relax after spending time in the sun learning traditional Swahili culture in the form of song and dance, language.
Cooking classes will teach them to follow recipes, resulting in a delicious Zanzibari treat. They will also be able to make a Makuti hat with instructions from their program leader, providing them with an authentic African souvenir.
Afternoons can be spent as a family as you play beach games such as beach volleyball and football on the sandy white floor adjoining the Indian Ocean. Take a bicycle ride down the coast and end up at the villages of Bewjuu and Paje. Evenings invite you to indulge in a shared dinner and talks about the various activities of the day.
Return to your villa for a peaceful night in your private plunge pool as you adore the starry sky above, before you retire to your comfortable bed in preparation for the following day's events. Evenings invite you to indulge in a shared dinner and talks about the various activities of the day. Return to your villa for a peaceful night in your private plunge pool as you adore the starry sky above, before you retire to your comfortable bed in preparation for the following day's events.