Things to experience in Xanadu

We assist our guests in arranging any activity on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Unforgettable moments

Guest enjoying a morning drink beside an open window

Good morning sunshine

Xanadu is located on the east coast of Zanzibar, making it ideal to truly experience the sunrise and start of the new day. With your favorite early morning beverage at hand of course.

Explore

Guest holding a morning drink on a sunlit balcony

Enjoy a healthy breakfast

Your private butler will setup breakfast at the location of your choice albeit the beach, yoga deck, restaurant or villa for you to enjoy at leisure.

Time to relax

Bare feet on the curved white rooftop of a Xanadu villa

Take a step into your private pool

Each Villa at Xanadu has at least one private plunge pool for you to enjoy. The pools are unheated and ideal to cool off and feel refreshed from the African heat just 6 degrees South of the equator

Relax & Recharge

Guest receiving a head massage on an ocean-view terrace

How about a spa treatment?

Nurture your body and all senses in our Kiota Spa. Located right on the beach you are welcome to choose to have your spa experience in the couples treatment room or on the private balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Spa

Time for you and your loved ones

Aerial view of a guest relaxing on a sculptural white villa rooftop

Relax in your own private space

Make yourself at home in your space.  Your selected villa is reserved for your private use only and ideal to relax and unwind.  Our beach lounging areas are spaced out to ensure optimal sun, shade and proximity to other guests and the same for all our dining spots. Now you can breath.

Private Villas

Couple dining on a private rooftop terrace overlooking tropical gardens

How about a roof top lunch?

Our Kimwondo Villa with the signature rooftop pool has the ideal lunch or dinner spot next to the pool. From here you can look over our lush gardens towards the turquoise waters. Should you be staying in one of the other villas and Kimwondo Villa is available you are welcome to enjoy a meal at the famous Xanadu arches.

 

Experience the fusion of African and Arabian culture

Couple browsing handmade goods at a Zanzibar market

Fall in love spontaneously with a classy souvenir

Market vendor showing local goods to two visitors in Zanzibar

Visit Stone Town and experience the friendly Zanzibar culture

Get close to the nature

Swimmer in the clear water of a limestone cave

Only you and the otherworldly atmosphere

Xanadu team members visiting a giant tortoise in Zanzibar

Meet and greet with the Zanzibar turtles

Immerse yourself in fascinating stories as time stands still

Shaded table and chairs beneath a thatched beach umbrella

Sunbathing on the white beaches of Zanzibar

Vitamin Sea and D are in ample supply on Zanzibar, thanks to the warm Indian ocean and sunny days. Our beach lounging areas caters for both and our recommendation is to enjoy it with your favorite beverage or fresh coconut. Or both of course.

Guest relaxing in a hammock between palm trees on the beach

Take a good book with you

Fascinating stories are yours to tell and to read about. Supplement the stories you read by helping yourself to a book from your villa and share a story by leaving a book for the next guest.

The perfect day draws to a close

Traditional dhow sailing across the ocean at sunset

Enjoy an exclusive sunset sail cruise around Michamvi Bay

Our traditional Zanzibari Dhow boat is called Free Spirit with good reason. Enjoy a cruise in the sunset hot spot of the east coast. See the Mangroves, swim, snorkel or sail with a free spirit while your butler ensures that delicacies are served and drinks are topped up.

Sunset Cruise

Guest watching the sunset during a dhow cruise

Take a deep breath

Breathe in all the good as your day draws to a close.

What will be your perfect day in Xanadu?

 

Our on-site activities manager will assist our guests in arranging any activity on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

„In any regard the best vacation experience you can imagine“
Julia

Helicopter Airport Transfer

Arrive at Xanadu in effortless elegance with a private helicopter transfer from Zanzibar Airport.

Approx. 15 minutes

Flights are arranged on request and subject to availability, weather conditions, passenger weights and operational clearance.

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Helicopter approaching a white-sand island above the turquoise Indian Ocean