RESIDENCES AT ZALU ZANZIBAR
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there once was an island . . shaped by ancient cultures
Home to the tribes of Africa for over 20 000 years, the islands of Unguja (Zanzibar) offered a safe harbour to the great Arab sailing dhows of old as they plied their trade across the azure blue Indian Ocean. With heady aroma’s of vanilla, clove and tamarind, these beautiful Spice Islands have harboured weary travellers for centuries. Zanzibar continues to welcome travellers from around the world today and we are ready to welcome you! The Essque Residences at Zalu Zanzibar offer a peaceful enclave of nine luxuriously appointed Zanzibari Villa’s. With full access to the award-winning Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort & Spa* with it’s forty luxury suites, the Essque Residences at Zalu Zanzibar are a perfect choice for an exotic honeymoon, family vacation or romantic retreat. This is one of those places that you come back to. Zanzibar gets under your skin. It’s not just fascinating Stone Town, the Spice Plantation or the warm waters. It’s the people. Fall in love with Zanzibar. We did. * winner of “Zanzibar’s Leading Hotel 2012” award at the World Travel Awards
discover our residences . . with resort-style services
So you like your space? Maybe you are travelling with a group of friends and family or simply taking the kids away for a fun holiday in the sun? Our nine exclusive three and four bedroom villas are perfect for you. Set in lush tropical gardens with their own private decks, sun-spaces and pools, our villas offer you all the space you need. Breakfast in bed? No problem. Cocktails by the pool? The mixologist is on his way. Dinner on the deck? Certainly, what time? While each villa has a fully-equipped kitchen, we know that cooking dinner is the last thing on your mind. Our meal plan includes breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the Market Kitchen or served at your villa. Dinner is a leisurely affair, join other guests under the stars or relax while your private chef produces a meal fit for a Masterchef*. We also know that lying in the sun by the blue Indian Ocean can be intensely stressful, so why not enjoy a private Africology body treatment in the comfort of your own massage room or visit the Zalu Retreat with its sauna, steam room, treatment rooms and rest area’s? * Episode 12 of Masterchef South Africa 2012 was filmed right here at Essque Zalu Zanzibar!
Villa Bahari - 4 bedroom sea front villa
a choice of nine luxury villa’s all our residences offer an open-plan lounge and dining area, covered decks with sun loungers, private plunge pools, massage room, fully-equipped kitchens and well appointed bathrooms with either bath or shower. All bedrooms have private facilities with either bath and/or shower.
Villa Wimba 1: Sea Front 3 bedrooms
Villa Wimba (“Song” in Swahili) is one of our most striking 3 bedroom residences with an exquisite roof deck perched on the cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. 2 double en-suite bedrooms with king size beds and 1 en-suite twin bedroom. Close to the hotel’s main pool, perfect for families.
Villa Bahari 2: Sea Front 4 bedrooms
Villa Bahari (“Sea” in Swahili) is a very private residence located on the sea front with luxurious master-suite with king size bed on the ground floor, a twin bedroom with en-suite bath and shower while upstairs a second master-suite opens onto a roof deck. An additional double suite with king size bed completes this beautiful villa.
Villa Mchanga 3: Ocean View 4 bedrooms
Villa Mchanga (“Sand” in Swahili) is a large 4 bedroom villa perfectly positioned in lush tropical gardens. A double suite with king size bed as well as a twin bedroom are located on the ground floor, both with private bathrooms, upstairs a large master-suite opens onto a charming roof deck with loungers and seating area. An additional double bedroom with king size bed is located upstairs.
Villa Wingu 4: Ocean View 3 bedrooms
Villa Wingu (“Cloud” in Swahili” is a lovely double storey Villa with ocean views. A beautiful double bedroom with king size bed opens onto a upstairs terrace with sea views. A second double bedroom with king size bed also opens onto a private terraced area with seating. A single bedroom downstairs is perfect for a child.
Villa Mti 5: Ocean View 3 bedrooms
Villa Mti (“Tree” in Swahili) is a private double storey 3 bedroom villa with two lovely double bedrooms upstairs with king size beds and a twin bedroom downstairs. With ocean views and lush gardens, it is certainly one of our favourites for peace and quiet.
Villa Mvua 6: Garden View 3 bedrooms
Villa Mvua (“Rain” in Swahili) is an unusually shaped double-storey villa centred around a uniquely styled open courtyard. Two double bedrooms with king size beds are located upstairs with private terraces. Downstairs twin bedroom with en-suite shower is perfect for families with children.
Villa Moto 7: Garden View 3 bedrooms
Villa Moto (“Fire” in Swahili) is a lovely double-storey villa with 3 bedrooms. Two bedrooms are located upstairs, 1 double with king size beds and 1 twin. A single bedroom is located downstairs. Tucked in the tropical gardens, Villa Moto is a peaceful retreat.
Villa Ndege 8: Garden View 3 bedrooms
Villa Ndege (“bird” in Swahili) offers 2 double bedrooms with king size beds upstairs and 1 twin bedroom downstairs. Located toward the rear of the property, Villa Ndege is quiet and set in lush tropical gardens. With its private pool, Villa Ndege is a luxurious island getaway.
Villa Mlima 9: Garden View 4 bedrooms
Villa Mlima (“Mountain” in Swahili) is a large 4 bedroom residence in a quiet location in tropical gardens toward the rear of the property. There are two large, double bedrooms with king size beds upstairs, a further double bedroom with king size beds downstairs and one twin bedded room. For detailed information and images, please visit our website at www.essqueresidences.com.
award-winning resort & spa exclusivity with convenience
The Essque Residences at Zalu Zanzibar is an exclusive, private enclave of nine luxuriously appointed Zanzibari style villa’s located in their own grounds adjacent to the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Residence Guests have full access to the resort & spa facilities. The resort itself offers 40 garden, oceanview and sea front suites with dressing & lounge areas and private outdoor decks. Bars 1506 offers a wide selection of classic and vintage beverages and is great for evening drinks. The Baobab Bar is a casual venue close to the pool and Market Kitchen. The gorgeous Jetty Bar is open all day on Zalu’s spectacular Jetty. Dining The Market Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner whereas the A La Carte Restaurant is open in the evenings for fine dining. The Jetty Restaurant offers popular fresh sea food and snacks during the day. In Room dining and a private chef are available to all Residence guests. The Beach The resort is located on a beautiful white beach which is accessible at low tide. For the rest of the day, Zalu has one of the most beautiful swimming pools on the island. Spa and Fitness Centre The Retreat at Zalu offers a well equipped gymnasium as well as holistic Africology African treatment regimes including massage, facial, manicures, pedicures and other treatments. A sauna and steam room as well as relaxation areas are available to guests. Petit VIP Petit VIP is our unique children’s programme designed to keep your children entertained and stimulated.
40 Sea Front, Ocean View and Spice Garden Hotel Suites
Freddy Mercury’s birth place
Historic Stonetown
Fascinating Spice Tour
Exquisite Diving Sites Photo courtesy of East Africa Diving
there’s plenty to do and see activities in zanzibar
There is so much more to Zanzibar than gorgeous beaches and lazy sunny days although we are the first to admit that beach and pool time is high on everyones “To Do” list. Diving & Fishing Scuba Diving and Snorkelling can be organized with our local PADI GOLD Dive Centre. Deep sea fishing is available as well. Stonetown This is a must and make sure you allow a full day as the transfer time is approximately one hour each way. Stonetown is the old part of Zanzibar Town, the heart of which is a myriad of alleyways containing homes, shops, mosques and bazaars. The architecture is a phenomenal mix of Zanzibar, Arab, Persian and European. Don’t forget to bargain! Spice Tour Don’t miss this either. Don’t expect large touristy plantations. A walk into the tropical forest takes you on a taste and smell extravaganza in these small local plantations that gave the island its reputation as the Spice Island. Seeing spices which are so familiar at home in their natural state is certainly a revelation. Sandbank Picnic This is another one of our favourites. Also a full day excursion, visiting Prison Island and its giant tortoises before heading off to an Indian Ocean sandbank for a picnic and snorkelling. If you are lucky, you may even spot some dolphins.
getting to zanzibar . . it’s easier than you think
Regular flights operate directly to Zanzibar itself and nearby Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
From the United States
South African Airways operates direct flights from New York City and Washington to Johannesburg and on to Dar es Salaam. Delta Airlines flies daily from Atlanta to Johannesburg. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Washington Dulles straight to Zanzibar via Addis Ababa. British Airways and KLM both fly to Dar es Salaam. www.flysaa.com www.ethiopianairlines.com www.ba.com
From Europe
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from a number of European cities to Zanzibar via Addis Ababa. Oman Air offers services to Zanzibar from Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, London and Zurich via Muscat. Both Emirates and Qatar Airways have daily flights to Dar es Salaam. www.omanair.com www.flyemirates.com www.qatarairways.com
From Asia
Ethiopian Airways operates from a number of Asian gateways to Zanzibar via Addis Ababa. Emirates and Qatar Airways have daily flights to Dar es Salaam.
From Dar es Salaam
Regular small aircraft charters operate from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. We recommend Coastal Air and Precision Air. Flying time is approximately 20 minutes. www.coastaltravels.cc www.precisionairtz.com Your Essque Residences Navigator can assist with air charter on request.
why not make the most of it? with essque safaris
Why not make the most of your visit to East Africa and combine your stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar with a fantastic East African safari? The team at Essque Safaris are Safari Experts, adept at planning bespoke safaris for the discerning guest.
With Dar es Salaam and Nairobi as gateways, we are able to offer you the true plains of Africa with our safaris to the Serengeti, Grumeti and Masai Mara. From intimate tented camps to luxurious lodges, we have a safari to suit every taste. End it all off with a decadent beach vacation in Zanzibar to recharge your batteries after viewing some of the best game the African continent has to offer. Choose from one of our set packages or ask your Essque Navigator to tailor-make an itinerary to your specific wishes. Essque Safaris will take care of you from touchdown to takeoff, co-ordinating all internal air and road transfers. For more information, visit www.essquesafaris.com or email your friendly Essque Navigator at res@essquesafaris.com.
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