Pongwe Bay Resort - Zanzibar

Package price from, per person sharing

4 nights - R15,170
7 nights - R19,530

Quintrip offers you this Zanzibar holiday package for a duration of 4 or 7 nights on location, on a Breakfast & Dinner meal plan basis.

This Hotel and Return Flights Package will depart/start from Johannesburg.

You will occupy a Standard Double or Twin Room.

The price for this holiday package to Zanzibar mentioned above is per person sharing (the amount payable by each person sharing a room).

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Property Overview

The Pongwe Bay Resort in Zanzibar has been designed and constructed with the Bare-Footing Philosophy, which emphasizes a low environmental impact and a close connection with nature. Guests can experience this lifestyle by walking barefoot on sand paths and locally made pavements with natural colored pigments, including the common areas and restaurant. The resort also values peaceful and uninterrupted sleep, offering soundproof rooms without televisions, and comfortable bedding imported from Italy and Egyptian cotton linens.

The resort's organic cuisine is another highlight, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers, promoting a healthy and relaxing vacation experience. The location of the resort is also worth mentioning, being just a forty-minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town. This town is a blend of African, Arabic, and western cultures and is home to historical landmarks like the Old Dispensary and House of Wonders. The town's lively atmosphere is particularly enchanting during the evening when the Muezzin's call echoes across the town, and the Forodhani Gardens become a hub of activity. Visitors can witness an impressive display of local cuisine amongst the gathering crowd, surrounded by the aroma and taste of spicy Swahili food.

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How far is the nearest beach?

The resort has its own private beach area.

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Distance from Airport

The Zanzibar International Airport is 36 km away from this resort.

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Rooms

The Junior Suite is one of the available lodging choices at the hotel. The 40 square meters of this apartment are filled with exquisite African furniture. It has a patio that looks out over the garden and the pool, creating a luxurious and sensual ambiance ideal for a Zanzibar trip.

The Junior Suite Beach Front is available for visitors who would prefer to stay close to the beach. These beachfront suites come furnished with a bathroom and shower, a patio or balcony, Swahili-style furniture, and direct beach access.

When families or social groups need extra room, the Junior Suite with Garden is a great option. With a private garden, furniture, and lounge space, this suite has an area of 85 to 90 square meters. Two bedrooms are included in one suite, one with a double bed, sofa, and private bathroom with a shower, the other with two single beds and a shower bathroom. The second suite has three separate rooms, each with a double bed and sofa, a second double bed, and a single bed. This suite is significantly bigger. Every suite has two shower facilities, African handcrafted furniture with Swahili design, and comfortable European furnishings.

For those seeking a more opulent experience, the Master Suite Sea View is a fantastic option. This 60-square-meter suite is located on the top floor and offers a balcony with a private veranda and expansive sea views. This suite has Swahili-style furnishings and a bathroom with a shower and two sinks.

The Bungalow, a single bungalow with a 45 square meter interior space and a 24 square meter private terrace, is the last option. It has a spacious furnished veranda with views of the sea or pool, a resting area, and a private bathroom. The bed is covered with a mosquito net.

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Food & Drink

In the lounge area at Pongwe Bay Resort, visitors may unwind and rest while savoring top-notch music, exotic beverages, and delectable finger foods. The hotel's focal point, the lounge, offers a cozy place to unwind after a long day. It's a great spot for making plans for the following day's adventures or exchanging stories with other visitors.

From 7:00 in the morning until 23:30 in the evening, the lounge is open. From 16:30 to 17:30, guests can enjoy free tea and coffee in the bar along with treats.

The bar at Pongwe Bay Resort also offers an Apertime starting at 18:30 for individuals who prefer aperitifs. The alcoholic aperitif of the day is offered together with a wide range of wines and drinks as part of this optional service. It's a great chance to meet new people and sample interesting drinks in a welcoming setting.

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Activities

The hotel offers a variety of activities to keep guests entertained during their stay. One option is the Cinnamon Tour, where an expert guide takes visitors to discover the natural spices that make Zanzibar famous around the world. The Half Day Tour is perfect for families with children, who will love learning about the origins of pepper plants, cloves trees, and vanilla flowers.

For those interested in history and culture, the Sultan Heritage Full Day Tour is a must-do. Visitors can explore the narrow, shady streets and unique architecture of a UNESCO-protected site that has been shaped by African, Indian, Arab, and European cultures over hundreds of years. Tourists can visit old towers, churches, and sultan palaces, as well as bustling markets.

Diving and snorkeling are also popular activities in Zanzibar, with the reef offering countless possibilities to see a variety of marine life, such as tunas, sharks, manta rays, groupers, scorpion fish, and more. The hotel offers a trip to Tumbatu, a mysterious island known to locals as the home of ghosts and devils, where guests can snorkel in one of the best, still-uncontaminated reefs in the world before enjoying a delicious lobster lunch on an outstanding beach.

Kite and Stand Up Paddle enthusiasts will find Zanzibar to be a suitable destination with constant wind and white sand. A kite center is available near the hotel or just a 10-minute drive away. Additionally, the hotel offers stand-up paddle for guests to enjoy for free.

For those who love fishing, there are many opportunities for deep-sea fishing, with seasonal yellow-fin tuna fishing from August to November and marlin from November to mid-March. Other fish that can be caught include giant trevally, dorado fish, wahoo, barracuda, kingfish, and red snapper.

Two Full Day Tours are also available for those who want to explore beyond the hotel grounds. The Turtle Island tour takes visitors to see the astonishing Aldabra Giant Turtles, some of which are more than 130 years old, and sunbathe and snorkel on a magnificent, solitary sandbank with turquoise sea waters. The Marine Park Tour offers a unique opportunity to bathe in shallow, clear, and pristine waters, discover the marine life of the surrounding reef, and enjoy a relaxing, rich lunch with local fruits and fishes expressly caught for the guests. Both tours are conducted on a typical Arabian Dhow.

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