Where To Stay: East Coast

Photography: Brian Siambi and Respective Properties

ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA

This is a luxury boutique hotel located on the pristine sands of Paje beach. The large property has only 11 villas to ensure maximum privacy for each guest. A stay here is as much about enjoying a cocktail on the rooftop champagne bar as it is about kitesurfing in the sunset or indulging in a massage at the spa after a day of sunbathing. They apply sustainable policies within the resort including recycling and growing organic fruits and vegetables in their plantation, which are used in our restaurant for a controlled quality. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or family holiday, the mission here is to ensure memorable stays and the utmost comfort in a serene and stunning setting. Rates available on request. www.whitesandvillas.com.

TULIA ZANZIBAR

Opened in 2015, this independent resort is tucked away in the quiet and pristine Pongwe beach and to ensure the utmost privacy, the property has only 16 villas. The wish of the Czech owners was to incorporate traditional Zanzibari pavilions with chic, modern elements. Choose from seafront luxury villas, royal villas with a jacuzzi or a garden bungalow with a partial sea view, all bathed in soft, natural light. Cobia Restaurant offers delicious meals crafted around international cuisine with the added magic of coastal ingredients, all done by Executive Chef Mgeni Mzima. Staying at Tulia Zanzibar with its lush botanical garden is not just about relaxation but unique experiences and never-ending adventure, all dictated by you. Rates available on request through www.tuliazanzibar.com

ZANZIBAR BANDAS

With unrivalled views of the Matemwe lagoon, these five all-natural, thatched beach bungalows are spacious and built using traditional, eco-friendly materials. They feature beautifully finished, hand-crafted furniture including four poster beds and safari chairs. Meals are prepared by local chefs Hashim, Heri and Finiko and can be enjoyed on your veranda or candle-lit dinner by the beach. Built on stilts and on a platform using only the ancient building materials of palm frond and coco wood, these remote and eco-friendly beach bandas offer a truly exceptional experience on the island of Zanzibar. You can walk along the majestic palmed-lined beach for miles in both directions, only occasionally coming across other people. Rates average $100, to be confirmed on enquiry www.zanzibarbandas.com