The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar, part of the Cenizaro group, sits within a lush 32 hectare estate at Mchamgamle near Kizimkazi, on the quiet southwest coast of Unguja, where tropical gardens run down to a mile long stretch of powder soft beach. Its 66 villas blend contemporary comfort with the island's Swahili, Omani, British and Indian heritage, and every one has its own swimming pool and a lounge deck furnished with wicker chairs and daybeds, looking out over garden, beach or ocean. Categories run from one bedroom Luxury Garden and Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villas to the larger Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa, two bedroom Frangipani villas and a 468 square metre Presidential Pool Villa. Guests get bicycles for exploring the grounds, and the resort has a long infinity pool beside the beach, The Dining Room and its bar, The Pavilion restaurant for beach and poolside meals, private in villa dining and The Spa. Kizimkazi is known for its dolphin trips, and the resort is also well placed for Jozani Forest, home of the rare red colobus monkey, and for spice farm visits.