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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Michamvi Pingwe, South East Coast, Zanzibar, Tanzania – Pristine low-tide beach access

Authentic Swahili Style

Karafuu Beach Front
Swahili Cottage
Main Swimming Pool
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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is one of the most established and well-regarded luxury resorts on the island. Located on the palm-fringed Pingwe peninsula, the resort is renowned for its traditional makuti-thatched cottages and its unique concrete pier that allows guests to walk out to the ocean even during low tide. It has consistently won international awards for its service and hospitality.

The resort offers a diverse range of accommodations, from garden-view cottages to exclusive seafront villas with private pools. With three swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, and a world-class PADI diving center, Karafuu provides a perfect balance of active adventure and peaceful relaxation. The Samawati Spa, perched on a cliffside, offers rejuvenating treatments with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

Dining at Karafuu is an experience in itself, with multiple restaurants serving everything from international buffets to intimate seafood dinners on the beach. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly holiday or a romantic honeymoon escape, Karafuu's vast tropical gardens and warm Zanzibari atmosphere provide a truly authentic island retreat.

Most popular amenities

3 Outdoor Pools
Samawati Cliff Spa
Free High-speed WiFi
200m Swimming Pier
Tennis Courts
4 Theme Restaurants
Property highlights

A Zanzibar Classic!

  • Top Location:

    Best beach for all-day swimming (9.0)

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9.0