Villa Bahati & Kikadini

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Villa Kikadini Villa Bahati and Villa Maroc are three quaint Zanzibari Villas situated in the small rural village of Jambiani on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar The village is approximately 60km from Stonetown by road and relatively easy to reach The first 53km stretch is on good tarmac but the last 7km is on pretty rough dirt road This shouldn t put you off however as it adds to the rustic character of the place

The Jambiani village falls within a 3km stretch of the palm-lined beachfront and is said to have a total population of 6 000

The villas are run by Norwegian team Sylvia and Torgier who started out by renovating the property s Bahati House and turning it into a simple and affordable guesthouse They soon realised the potential of the area and began to build Kikadini

Accommodation

While the two villas are quite differently built and decorated they both offer exceptional service and great comfort

Kikadini is a single unit that sleeps a maximum of 6 people and therefore ideal for small groups families or a romantic couple

Villa Bahati is slightly larger with five rooms which can be rented out individually or as a set for larger groups

The villas are understated and uncomplicated yet very appealing and comfortable They are built among scenic palm trees and face the picture-perfect white beach You won t find any creature comforts like pools pool bars air-conditioning television sets or mini-bars here and no cocktail umbrellas But that s what makes this place different from all the luxury hotels and resorts out there Here you will become part of the simple life and you re sure to fall in love with it

The first Villa Bahati is a small and personal guesthouse that sleeps up to 10 people The rooms and en-suite bathrooms are Moroccan inspired and give a true African feel to the place Each of the five rooms four twins and one double has a unique look and forms a self-contained unit around the central patio on the first floor The sultan-style beds are beautifully draped with mosquito nets and the rooms have ceiling fans to keep you cool On the second floor there s a massive terrace that houses a lounge and a restaurant They also have a pretty front garden facing the beach that creates a real homely atmosphere Whether you choose to simply inhabit one of these rooms during your stay or to rent the whole villa for yourself family and friends you re sure to have an enjoyable experience

The second Villa Villa Kikadini has a real sultan palace feel to it The architecture is a blend of African and Arabic styles and makes for a magical atmosphere Kikadini is ideal for families as it has two beachfront en-suite master bedrooms with beautiful views of the white sands and the turquoise waters as well as one smaller room the Giraffe Room with a separate bathroom The master bedrooms are large and come equipped with big sultan beds and draped mosquito nets only one of these rooms has a ceiling fan while the Giraffe room has a smaller double bed and a ceiling fan this one is ideally suited to young adults The villa also has its own huge private patio where you can spend hours just lounging around or reading a good book

There are no televisions air-conditioners or mini-bars but instead a truly rustic Zanzibari villa Kikadini can accommodate two to six people and offers complete privacy in this small corner of paradise There are three bathrooms to ensure your comfort and privacy and you can even have your own private chef at your disposal For the romantically inclined there is an intimate 2nd floor terrace with great views of the beautiful surrounds

Dining

Dining at the villas is intimate and personal There are no buffet meals or 10-page menus as you would find at a large resort Instead they have a simple menu of delicious delicacies such as a Swahili starter of prawns sambosa and crab cake a main course of grilled barracuda in lime and chilli sauce or their Pork a la Joseph Joseph is the friendly chef in lime and peanut sauce Their home-made frozen yoghurt is great

The ingredients that go into making their great dishes are all hand-picked and fresh You also won t find any instant coffee and paper napkins on the property only the best for their guests Their first-class coffee is complimentary and a wonderful drink to kick off your day

Activities Facilities

Other activities available include excursions dhow sailing and beach football While there is still the lounge for relaxing in and those that can not even consider going away without a connection to the rest of the world there is wireless access

The village itself is open to tourists and offer a good experience of rural African life The houses resemble ruins and are built from coral rock and limestone with palm leaf or tin roofs The village has running water and electricity but few villagers are hooked up There are schools clinics and many Hakuna Shops roughly translated as they don t have shops and best describes their limited selection of products

The villas offer spectacular sunrises and complete privacy in an idyllic beachfront setting It s hard to believe that this piece of paradise is situated in the middle of an African Village It feels more like you re in a deserted island paradise

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