A few days recovering at the beach is just what the doctor ordered after a busy week on an African safari. And Zanzibar, an idyllic island surrounded by the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania, is the perfect spot to wind down. Teeming with 5-star resorts and a variety of water- and land-based activities for maximum fun under the sun, adding on a few days in Zanzibar is sure to refresh your mind, body, and soul.

Staying true to its name, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is unlike any other in Zanzibar. Located on the popular Pongwe Beach, guests can look forward to attentive service, modern comforts and a tailor-made itinerary that ensures no two days are the same. Stunning views of the sea and verdant surroundings coupled with the remote location and lavish lodgings are the perfect ingredients for a laid-back, serene getaway in nature.

Spend your days indulging in a gastronomy feast of the highest and freshest quality. Connect with your inner child as you play on the island’s only waterslides. Explore the Indian Ocean through a variety of water-based activities, including stand-up paddling and dolphin tours. And, of course, experience all that Zanzibar has to offer by taking a leisurely bike ride through neighboring villages or touring the famous Stone Town.

Highlights

• Award-winning 5-star hotel located on Pongwe Beach
• Ideal beach add-on after a safari in Tanzania
• The only waterslides on the island
• Farm-to-table dining
• Golf, bike rides & horse riding
• Water-based activities, like kayaking & snorkeling
• Spice tour, Stone Town tour, dolphin tour & Jozani Forest tour
• Vibrant nightlife scene

Activities

• BEACH ACTIVITIES
• DAY TOURS
• HORSE RIDING
• KAYAKING
• SPA TREATMENTS

Rooms

Deluxe Garden Bungalow

Four charming Deluxe Garden Bungalows afford complete privacy in a secluded area in the garden. The greenery of nature coupled with the distant ocean sounds and gentle sea breeze are the perfect recipe for a tranquil, quiet getaway.

Each bungalow utilizes natural materials like wooden decking and flooring, stone walls, and thatched roofs. The spacious, airy rooms are sophisticated and tastefully decorated, featuring every modern convenience one could need, from the WiFi that keeps you connected to the world to the comfy bathrobe you’ll slip into after a refreshing shower, or the hammock and sunbeds you’ll recline on while taking in the view from the terrace.

Facilities

Tulia is a slice of paradise that provides everything one could want while on holiday, so much so that it’ll prove difficult to leave the resort to explore the rest of Zanzibar. There’s no shortage of activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay. Play a round of golf on the 9-hole course, rent a scooter, or take one of the complimentary bikes out for a spin to one of the neighboring villages, tour the on-site farm, or enjoy a romantic horse ride on the beach.

Naturally, no beach getaway would be complete without getting your feet wet. Tulia has the first and only waterslides on the island. Slip and slide down the curvy tube, surrounded by lush greenery, before ending up in the swimming pool. The resort also offers a host of other water-based activities, like kayaking and snorkeling, in the Indian Ocean.

End your days off with a rejuvenating massage at the Tulia Spa or a workout at the on-site gym before enjoying a sundowner at the bar with the tranquil waters of the ocean as your view.

Dining

Naturally, a 5-star hotel would have an accompanying 5-star restaurant. Cobia Unique Restaurant sources fresh ingredients from the hotel’s private farm to prepare the most delicious fare. Headed by gastronome-extraordinaire Executive Chef Mgeni Mzima, the restaurant’s menu takes inspiration from international cuisine, pairing delectable dishes with coastal flavors to make for magical gourmet meals.

À la carte fine dining at its best, meals at Cobia tickles all the senses when dinner is taken with spectacular views of the ocean.