global sips to be enjoyed throughout the day and night
(but particularly while watching yet another magical sunset
in the outdoor lounge that juts out over the ocean).
When not feasting like sultans or quietly taking in the
breathtaking natural splendour in which the resort has
found a home, guests can escape to the unrivalled peace
of the day spa. Integrated into the ruins, the spa at Hakuna
Matata makes use of pure African ingredients harnessed
by the Healing Earth spa brand, which aims to instill in
guests an awareness of how the continent’s rich natural
resources can aid them in their healing journeys, as well
as to inspire them to respect and protect this potential
by using products that are not harmful to the earth or
any of its myriad beings. Whether indulging in a sensual
massage with fragrant plant oils or soaking in a relaxing
floral Jacuzzi bath, guests at the Hakuna Matata spa will
no doubt resonate with the Healing Earth philosophy of
attaining restoration and transformation by being “true to
you and the world around you.”
While it is tempting to spend the whole holiday
luxuriating within the idyllic confines of the resort, the
most noteworthy attractions of Zanzibar beckon from just
a short distance away. Hakuna Matata staff can organise
excursions to historic Stone Town, the lush Jozani Forest
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Villa, which comprises two bedrooms (each with its own
bathroom) and a studio with an exceptional view of Stone
Town able to accommodate two guests on the second
floor. Up to six guests can enjoy the exclusive comforts
and privacy of the Villa, which sports a large living room
and a stretching terrace built on a cliff over the ocean.
Dining at Hakuna Matata is a most memorable affair.
Unsurprisingly, the restaurant – Rose’s Kitchen - specializes
in fresh fish and other seafood, as well as other local and
international dishes that make the most of the myriad
spices and fresh ingredients available on the island. Hearty
breakfast spreads, fresh à la carte lunches, tasty teatimes
and gourmet dinners offers guests the best in Zanzibari
fare. The resort hosts festive themed dinners, including the
unforgettable Sultan Barghash’s Swahili Night, which sees
guests seated at one big table in the ruins and taken on
a journey through Swahili Cuisine in a magical candlelit
setting. For those who would like to take full advantage of
the romance of the location, the culinary team is able to
create exclusive five-course menus for two to be enjoyed
in the ruins.
Complementing the exceptional dining is the resort’s
well stocked bar, which offers a great selection of South
African wines as well as all manner of other local and
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