Bawe Island - Zanzibar

Package price from, per person sharing

Created for travelers who want privacy and space within easy reach of Zanzibar’s historic capital, this Zanzibar holiday package combines return flights from South Africa, transfers, accommodation and selected meals. The private-island setting suits couples, honeymooners and families looking to divide their time between quiet beach days, varied dining, wellness experiences and activities on and around the Indian

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Property Overview

Bawe Island is a five-star private-island resort covering more than 30 hectares off the coast of Stone Town. Its low-density layout comprises 70 independent villas, each with a private pool, ocean views and dedicated butler service. Contemporary interiors are combined with African-inspired details, while beaches, tropical vegetation and open spaces shape the wider setting. Restaurants, wellness facilities and recreation areas are spread across the island rather than concentrated around one central building.

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How far is the nearest beach?

Beaches and sandbanks form part of the private island, placing guests within a short walk of the shore from their villas and shared facilities. Selected accommodation provides direct beach access, while other villas look across the lagoon or Indian Ocean from private terraces and pools.

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Distance from Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is reached through a combined road and boat transfer. The drive from the airport to Stone Town takes approximately 30 minutes, followed by a speedboat journey of around 15 minutes to Bawe Island.

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Rooms

The resort’s 70 villas all include private pools, ocean views and individual butler service. Accommodation ranges from sunrise and sunset-facing villas to larger multi-bedroom residences and overwater lagoon suites, allowing couples and families to select the layout that fits their stay. Interiors combine contemporary furnishings with African-influenced design and generous indoor-outdoor living areas. Selected villas add direct beach access, private gardens, separate living spaces or facilities for in-villa dining.

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Food & Drink

The dining programme follows a dine-around concept, giving guests access to several distinct à la carte experiences. The Sand combines live cooking stations with a floor of soft sand, while Sinfonia serves Italian dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Rising Sun presents Japanese flavours and teppanyaki beneath an established baobab tree, and the Beach Club provides casual meals beside the sea. Dining can also be arranged by the beach, beside the pool or privately within a villa.

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Experiences & Activities

Guests can divide their days between water sports, fitness, island exploration and organised cultural evenings. The water sports and diving centre offers motorised and non-motorised activities, while tennis, padel, futsal, bicycles and an ocean-facing gym provide options on land. Yoga, Pilates and meditation sessions take place in open-air settings, including the Beach Pavilion. A kids club with its own garden and pool gives younger guests a dedicated programme and supervised space.

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SPA & Wellness

The Rebirth by Healing Earth draws on African ingredients and wellness traditions for its treatment programme. Massages, facials, body rituals and ocean-inspired therapies can be adapted to individual needs, with options designed for couples and expectant mothers also available. The Zen Garden and Beach Pavilion provide open-air settings for yoga, Tai Chi and meditation. A fully equipped gym, group exercise and personal training complement the spa for guests who want to maintain an active routine.