Welcome to fantastic sunrises and views of the Indian Ocean! Villa Lali is located on the northeastern side of Zanzibar along Matemwe Beach. This is one of the most pristine beaches in East Africa, and Matemwe offers fantastic views overlooking the Mnemba Island Atoll and Marine Conservation Area. This area remains unspoiled by tourists, and you can wander for kilometers along the powdery white sand without seeing any footprints other than your own. Barefoot luxury at its finest! This is a perfect getaway for the extended family or group of friends.
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Ecorating: 3.0
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Sample Itinerary
Villa Lali offers private, 5-star accommodation with staff and a chef to pamper you. Here you will find eight beautifully designed and luxuriously decorated rooms, all with king-size beds and private bathrooms. The four rooms on the ground floor offer views of the garden and the sea, while the four rooms on the upper floor offer uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean to nearby islands and atolls. Each room is air-conditioned and has a small terrace to enjoy the magnificent sunrises that Matemwe is known for.
One of the rooms on the upper floor.
Enjoy the beautiful social spaces and pool hangouts.
Enjoy pool hangouts.
Chef Kundi is known for his warm hospitality and tailors meals to accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
The menus focus on fresh, seasonal, organic produce. The chef buys the freshest seafood from local fishermen when they return from the sea each morning and collects tropical fruits and organic farm produce from neighbors. Farm to table, with almost no food miles involved. Villa Lali’s chef puts together a menu that combines traditional Zanzibari cuisine with international influences for your stay. Each dish will have subtle but intense flavors; it is not for nothing that Zanzibar is known as the spice island.
As for activities, the Villa Lali team is more than happy to arrange activities during your stay. Enjoy a guided Reef walk (available on request and included), discover the sandbank opposite Villa Lali, snorkeling is best 10 minutes away by car. Explore the teeming waters around Mnemba Island with an early morning fishing trip, learn to kitesurf along the beach or just hang out by the pool.
If you want to celebrate something special, we suggest a sailing trip aboard a catamaran to Tumbatu Island. Here you can snorkel, fish, enjoy
a good seafood-tapas lunch with drinks and swim in crystal clear water. Simply celebrate life.
The fantastic team at Villa Lali will take care of you during your stay.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.0
Season: June – April
Airport: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
The price includes: The villa with space for 16 people, private chef, all meals, tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, and transfer to and from the airport.
The price does not include: International flight, visa (50 USD per person), mandatory health insurance, drinks, activities, vaccination, travel insurance can be booked at Gouda.
Good to know about Tanzania
Travel Ethics: The Maasai are a proud people, always ask before photographing. Bring small bills in local currency to buy local crafts in the villages. Shake hands with those you meet – a code of courtesy here. To show respect for religion and culture in Zanzibar, we recommend that you cover your shoulders and knees when visiting Stone Town. When you are on the beach or on a boat, a bikini and swimsuit work great.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Packing: On safari, nights and evenings can be chilly. Bring a thicker sweater, good shoes to walk in, think layers as it gets hot during the day. Bring a smaller backpack to carry water, binoculars, camera in. Soft bags are easier to pack in the cars you travel in, if you fly the maximum weight is 15kg pp. Mosquito nets are available, but please bring mosquito spray.
Local currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Weather: Weather Tanzania
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access are available
Please note: Tanzania has a ban on plastic bags and this is checked in customs. The introduction of plastic bags can result in hefty fines.
Water: Buy bottled water, make sure the bottles end up in the recycling.
Security: Tanzania and Zanzibar are considered safe places for tourists.
Entry requirements: Most european travelers need a visa to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar. Apply online well in advance of departure (3 weeks). See more here: Visa
