TOP 16 EXCEPTIONAL VALENTINE DAY DEALS & EVENTS

from Dar LIfe February 2019 Issue

“A COLORFUL VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES & ROMANTIC WEEKEND HOLIDAY IS LINED UP FOR THE LOVED-ON FEBRUARY AT THE MOST HAPPENING VENUES IN TANZANIA.”

CONSTANCE AIYANA- Pemba The Constance Aiyana is accommodated with 30 magnificent villas, all facing the dreamy Pemba Ocean and dressed in a minimalist luxury décor with a Zanzibari touch. Constance Aiyana hotel is mystically soulstirring with high ceilings, pastel colors, fragrant gardens and water feature. Bird-watchers, nature lovers, daring divers and adventure seekers, should come to discover the fragrant Pemba Island, where you can indulge in a memorable sensory holiday at Constance Aiyana.

SPECIAL OFFER: 1 st – 28 th FEB: Book a Beach Villa for two at Constance Aiyana at USD 450 per night on AI basis & save 40% off the normal rates. Call: 0230 402 2777 or email: resa@constancehotels.com

20 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019

CORAL RIDGE SPURS The Spur team looks forward to welcoming you and your family to Spur’s distinctive combination of family fun, great value and generous portions of tasty food, all served in a warm, relaxed environment, with that other vital ingredient - service with a real smile.

SPECIAL OFFER: 49,500/= Per Person | 2- Course Meal Deal | Free H20 drink (Offer is Valid from 1 st -28 th Feb) |Visit us on 14 th Feb and Enjoy 2- Course Meal Deal with Pearly Bay Sparkling wine with Red Rose for Couple. Call: +255 764 700 657 or email: spur@hotelseacliff.com

GOLDEN TULIP STONE-TOWN BOUTIQUE HOTEL The hotel is situated at just a 5-minute walk from the House of Wonders. It features a rooftop restaurant with 360 degrees of panoramic views of the ocean and city. It is the perfect base for a holiday or business trip. The hotel offers 33 Rooms equipped with all the international standards, 3 conference halls and two inhouse restaurants: a rooftop restaurant and a Pizzeria. The rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and offer a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine.

SPECIAL OFFER: 9 TH – 19 TH FEB: Stay 2 nights in our Deluxe room |Candle light dinner at Curry Restaurant on first or second night of your stay | Prison Island tour | Room Decor on request |USD 260 Per Couple Call: +255 773 303 703 or email: info@goldentulipzanzibarboutique.com

DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL Located at the heart of the city center business district, just moments from sandy Indian Ocean beaches, a bustling fish market and eclectic crafts markets, boutiques and restaurants. A garden oasis of tranquillity and charm, our five-star hotel promises the warmest of welcomes, vibrant experiences and vivid memories of your stay. For discerning business and leisure travelers with a taste for the very finest, our distinctive five-star hotel is a place to call home. Exceptional security and impeccable service as well as world-class amenities and cuisine create the perfect retreat within a thriving metropolis.

SPECIAL OFFER: 14 th FEB - BY THE POOLSIDE: Candle light dinner for two |Set menu for 2 persons |Bottle of sparkling wine |Bouquet of flowers | Floral and candle set up TSHS 250,000 Per Couple | SERENGETI RESTAURANT : Celebrate love with the ultimate seafood dinner paired with freeflowing sparkling wine and the soothing sounds of an acoustic band | Kids 5yrs to 12 yrs half price |Kids 4 yrs and below dine free | TSHS 100,000 Per Person| 18:00hrs to 22:30hrs | Book through our website and get a 10% discount. Call: 022 221 2500 or email: ddhreservations@serena.co.tz

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON – OYSTERBAY Double Tree by Hilton-Oysterbay offers beautiful bay views and tropical, lush gardens. Appreciate the bright, modern design of a hotel that offers spacious common areas and beautiful views of the ocean. At welcome, enjoy our warm chocolate-chip cookie. Unwind in a contemporary guest room, accessible room or a one-or two-bedroom suite in king and twin bed options. Enjoy the Indian Ocean view, while sipping freshly brewed coffee at Piano. For an eclectic offering of international cuisine, buffets and theme nights take it all In, on the oceanic view terrace.

SPECIAL OFFER: ROMANTIC BREAKAWAY (9 TH -17 TH FEB): Stay in Luxurious King Room + Buffet Breakfast TSH 200,000 PP Per Night |ROMANCE UNDER THE STAR (14 TH FEB): Wine & Dine: 3 Course Dinner, Glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival, a Rose for the Lady & Music from Our Resident DJ for TSH 60,000 PP|ROMANTIC COUPLE MASSAGE (1 st - 28 th FEB): Designed special for couples for 140,000 Per Couple. Call +255 779 000 006/7 or email dardt_reservations@hilton.com

FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 21

MOJA TUU-THE LUXURY VILLAS & NATURE RETREAT ZANZIBAR A private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool. Offering a garden, the property is located within 27 km of The Zanzibar Curio shop. The accommodation provides free WiFi, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a desk. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Speaking English and Swahili, staff are always on hand to help at the 24- hour front desk. Peace Memorial Museum is 27 km from Moja Tuu-The Luxury Villas & Nature Retreat.

SPECIAL OFFER: USD 89 PP Per Night Sharing |Half Board Meal Plan |Free Glass of Wine on Valentine Day during Breakfast |Free Upgrade to Ocean View Villa | Free Private Romantic Dinner | Offer is from 1 st - 29 th Feb Call +255 715 000 083 or email: sales@mojatuzanzibar.com

RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN Elegantly rustic cottages are dotted along the river and in thickets of tall trees, while lush lawns and birdsong make for a peaceful and picturesque setting. Set in the heart of an area rich in nature reserves, montane forests and vibrant village culture, the scope for exploration is endless. The restaurant concocts tasty meals of garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes, as well as ovenfired pizzas and the best of the region’s locally grown coffees. Delicious candle-lit dinners are served by the warmth of the fireplace, or under the stars and the watchful eyes of resident owls. River trees combines unpretentious comfort with subtle accents of style to create a timeless pause in a traveller’s journey, and a sense of warmth and genuine welcome. A perfect place for couples, friends & family to rejuvenate a perfect holiday.

Special Offer: Special Romantic Gastronomic Dinner at $50 Per Person with Wine Pairing. Call: 0783 869 028 or email: info@rivertrees.com

OCTAGON LODGE Octagon Lodge is a small and private lodge located twenty minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate in Karatu, Tanzania. Traditionally designed en-suite chalets, rooms, family rooms and twobedroom cottage offer comfort for everyone. Ideal for visitors on a trip, it is situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

NEW AFRICA HOTEL Renowed for its rich history, the New Africa Hotel offers all of its guests a truly fulfilling stay in Dar es Salaam. Ideally located in the heart of Dar es Salaam city, a stone’s throw away from the Zanzibar ferry, New Africa Hotel is the perfect place to stay when visiting Tanzania’s largest city.

SPECIAL OFFER: 14 th Feb: Lavish Multi Cuisine Buffet TSH 140,000/= Per Couple | Live Music| Rose for the Lady |A Glass of Bubbly | Sign off the Meal with Baileys on Crushed Ice Call: +255 785 159 615 or email: afbm@newafricahotel.com

22 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019

PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT ZANZIBAR MBWENI RUINS Located amidst Mbweni Ruins dating back to 1870s and a beautiful botanical garden. The hotel is ten minutes away from Stone Town, airport, ferry terminal and the CBD of Zanzibar. Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins is a cozy boutique hotel offering serene accommodations amidst a rare blend of history, greenery and ocean with a beautiful beach. Traditional Zanzibar hospitality at its best is offered at an affordable price. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. The site where the hotel is built was once an old Arab House, which was then bought by UMCA missionaries in 1871 to build a school for girls. The hotel makes a perfect base for exploring Stone Town.

Special Offer: TSH 450,000 PP Sharing | 2 night’s stay on bed and breakfast |Romantic candle light dinner( set menu) for two on one night of your choice on the jetty or inside the ruins (weather permitting) including a bottle of wine| 30 minutes couple’s back & neck massage in our spa |Welcome fruit/chocolate platter & sparkling wine in the room |Romantically decorated room| Complimentary late checkout| Complimentary airport or ferry pick up and drop off | Offer is valid from 10 th – 17 th Feb. Call: 024 223 5478 or email: info@phmbweniruins.com

PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT DAR ES SALAAM AMANI BEACH Amani means peace in Kiswahili, and that is exactly what you will find at this hotel in a small African paradise, totally hidden from the world. Located just 33 km south from the bustling city of Dar es Salaam and set among 80 acres of beautiful tropical gardens, Protea Hotel Dar es Salaam Amani Beach has ten luxury beach bungalows that overlook the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It’s a hotel that compliments your travel style. Around the bungalows, the grounds are alive with wildlife, and on the unspoiled white sands of our secluded beach, turtles have chosen to make their home. The hotel has two dining areas, a bio farm and organic products.

SPECIAL OFFER: TSH 450,000 PP Sharing | 2 night’s stay on bed and breakfast | Romantic candle light dinner (set menu) for two on one night of your choice at the beach (weather permitting) including a bottle of wine|30 minutes couples’ horseback riding on the beach | Welcome fruit/chocolate platter & sparkling wine in the room Romantically decorated room | Complimentary late checkout | Offer is valid from 10 th - 17 th Feb. Call: 0782 41 00 33 or email: info@phamanibeach.com

RAMADA ENCORE DAR ES SALAAM Centrally located in the heart of the central business district of the financial hub of Tanzania, Ramada Encore, a tier of the Ramada brand, was launched for business and leisure travelers looking for an upper midscale full service hotel, offering modern, practical and ergonomically designed accommodation. Guests at Ramada Encore are able to enjoy signature features including stylish guest rooms, innovative bathroom pods featuring walk-in showers, and The Hub Restaurant & Bar – an area in which you can eat, drink, get entertained or simply relax.

VALENTINE SPECIAL OFFER: 11 TH - 18 TH FEB: Enjoy a whopping discount of 25% on the total food bill at any of our restaurants at any time with specials on rooms and intimate dinners. Call +255 22 2343434 or email fb@ramadaencoredar.com.tz

FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 23

SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA ZANZIBAR Sea Cliff Resort and Spa offers tranquility, peace and beauty, with accommodation lush tropical scented gardens, sparkling infinity pools, a variety of cuisine and attentive and helpful staff. The lounges, restaurant, bars and recreation area offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Have breakfast overlooking the ocean, dinner under the stars and sundowners on the jetty or on your own private balcony. With a variety of activities and excursions your days are guaranteed to be filled with sun, sea and an appreciation for the rich history of Zanzibar.

SPECIAL OFFER: Superior Sea View Room for USD 150 per person Sharing | Delicious Breakfast & Dinner | 1 Child Stays for Free|Free Wi-Fi |10% Discounts on all Spa treatments | Non-motorized Water Activities |Free Shuttle Bus Daily to Stone Town & 10% Discounts on Horse Riding. Call: 0767 702 241-9 or email: reservations@seacliffzanzibar.com

WHITE SANDS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE It is situated on an idyllic private beach, just 25km North of Dar Es Salaam and Julius Nyerere International Airport. Dar Es Salaam means ‘abode of peace’ and it is no surprise that guests start to relax and feel at peace as soon as they enter the reception of the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre. The resort is located at Mbezi Beach, one of the long white sandy beaches that make Tanzania a haven for beach lovers. The decor contributes to the feeling of being in paradise.

SPECIAL OFFER: USD 60 PP Sharing + Breakfast |Beach Romantic Dinner USD 30 PP| Private Table for 2 by Beach Side Cocktail (or Mock-tail on Arrival | 4 Course Romantic Dinner Menu Call: 0758 818 696/7 or email: reservations@hotelwhitesands.com

ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA A sanctuary of peace and harmony without compromises with luxury standards, the resort promises an unforgettable barefoot luxury experience. Our spacious luxury villas (from 500 sqm), with their pool and recreational area, ensure the utmost privacy in a natural setting, while the amenities deliver the highest standard of service: including spa treatments and facilities (sauna, hammam), a restaurant, a rooftop champagne bar, a beach bar and a lounge, as well as a high-end kitesurfing and water-sports center. The large resort (4 hectares) hosts only 11 villas to ensure the maximum space for each of our Guest in an undisturbed harmony of senses.

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay between 1 st -28 th Feb & receive 10% off from our best available rate with a Spa voucher of 50$ per adult per stay | Free Day Passes | Delicious Breakfast & Dinner in a Two-Bedroom Luxury Villa | Beach BBQ & Family Activities. Call: +255 778 923 854 or email: reservations@whitesandvillas.com

SEA CLIFF COURT Well known for its “home away from home” environment. All our 68 self-contained Studios & Apartments are elegantly decorated in a Modern Afro influenced design with majority of the furniture and artwork being locally handcrafted in Tanzania. Our packages range from Studio on daily bed-and-breakfast rates to apartments on a selfcatering basis. Our dedicated staff and management look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you to Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments, and making your stay both memorable and comfortable, by providing you with our additional, value added, personalized service.

Valentine Special Offer: 90 USD per couple in luxurious accommodation in our studio rooms with a kitchenette |Full English breakfast| Offer is valid from 9 th - 18 th Feb. Call: 022 260 1968 or email: gm@seacliffcourt.com

24 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019

This article is from:

Dar LIfe February 2019 Issue