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Zanzibar International Film Festival 2023

IFF is one of the highlights of the island s cultural calendar, with thousands of people a ending every year. Filmmakers, film lovers, and tourists all flock to the nine-day event that celebrates music, the arts and the spirit of the island itself. Known as the biggest cultural event of its kind in East Africa. Come and witness this year s anzibar International Film Festival IFF with this year s theme Finding Identity Kujitambua which will take place from 2 th une 2nd uly 2 2 in Stone Town, anzibar. This year at IFF 2 2 , there will be foreground films, discussions, forums, activities, events and other common factors that shape identity. Now in its 2 th year, with a record films submi ed from countries, this year s competition promises to be the most exciting to date.

For more information, call 0773 411 499

Haba Na Haba International Dance Festival 2023

The Haba Na Haba Dance team has the pleasure to invite you to the th edition of Haba na Haba Dar es salaam International Dance Festival 2 2 which will take place on th - th uly 2 2 at Makumbusho ya Taifa from pm. The festival will bring together great traditional and contemporary dance performances from a number of di erent groups from local and international artists/ dance groups. Let s join together to celebrate and support traditional and contemporary dance, dancers, choreographers and the whole dance sector in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Haba Na Haba Dance team are very happy to welcome you all, and encourage you to spread the word about this coming dance event. For more information, call 0714 383 883

Cigar Lounge

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - The 5-star Hotel Johari Rotana is pleased to announce the opening of an exclusive cigar lounge at the th floor Hamilton s Gastropub overlooking the city and ocean, o ering guests an unparalleled luxury experience in the heart of the city. The new cigar lounge is a testament to the ohari otana s commitment to providing guests with the ultimate luxury experience. The lounge o ers a wide range of premium cigars from around the world, carefully selected to be paired with a selective o ering of premium whisky or cognac. The ambiance of the cigar lounge is designed to provide guests with a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day or catching up with friends. In addition to the opening of the cigar lounge, ohari otana has also launched its coinciding website www. cigarlounge.co.tz. The website provides an extensive choice of premium cigars and accessories that guests can purchase online. Come visit ohari otana and discover why Cigar Lounge is the premier destination for cigar lovers in Dar es Salaam.

To make a reservation, call +255 659 070 800

Playing Golf At Dar Es Salaam

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel has partnered with the most popular golf club in Dar es Salaam, the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club, to o er its guests the perfect way to unwind during a hectic business trip and socialise with business associates in calm surroundings. All guests of Serena Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club via the newly installed Garden Gate For keen golfers, this is a chance to tee o at the elegant Gymkhana 1 -hole Golf Course. ther activities include lawn tennis, squash, and leisurely walks around the cricket ground. To make a reservation, call +255 688 505 252

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Johari Rotana

Make it a night to remember at Hamilton s Gastropub where the cuisine is delicious and the atmosphere is electric. An enticing menu of classic British and American dishes is served with enthusiasm at this lively venue with stylish colonial-inspired décor, indoor and outdoor seating and comfortable furnishings. Enjoy the upbeat ambience, great music and expertly-poured drinks at this one-of-a-kind pub in Dar es Salaam, which promises fun times and good food from late afternoon until the early hours. pening Hours Monday to Thursday from pm 12 am last order 11 pm Friday to Sunday from pm - 2 am last order 12 am .

Lake Magadi Serengeti Hotel

Tanzania has approved a construction of a multi-milliondollar five-star lavish contemporary hotel within the Serengeti National Park, as it seeks to enhance leisure travel. The 1 million, stylish and eye-catching, Lake Magadi Serengeti Hotel, stands against the backdrop of two acres in the middle of the Serengeti National Park, with aweinspiring views. With its traditional elegant architecture and furnishings reminiscent of the early 1 2 s, the hotel would have 5 luxurious residential units with capacity to accommodate 15 high-end tourists. The local investor behind the ambitious tourist property, under the Wellworth Hotels and Lodges, says the five-star hotel will be operational in the first quarter of 2 2 , targeting locals and foreigners that are after exclusive luxury, coupled with unparalleled landscape and wildlife views.

Zanzibar Island

The warm Indian cean beaches, historical and cultural heritage sites of anzibar are now pulling big crowds of holidaymakers from the Middle East. anzibar President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi had visited atar in May and a racted tourism investors and other business people in atar to invest in the islands of anzibar. Dr. Mwinyi said the anzibar government was interested in developing heritage and conference tourism, banking on the a ractive tourist resorts available on the island. The anzibar president noted that the close relations between atar and anzibar had achieved significant development in a racting and safeguarding sustainable investments. He invited atari businessmen to explore anzibar s host of opportunities in infrastructure, real estate, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, industry, and energy. Dr. Mwinyi underscored the strategic location of anzibar, saying it is accessible to a number of economic blocs including the Southern African Development Community SADC , the East African Community EAC , and the African Continental Free Trade Area AFCFTA , which all o er a huge market for investors.

Second Largest Geopark

With a vast territory and complex geological and geomorphic features, China has 2 national geoparks and 1 NESC global geoparks, qualifying Beijing as a leading country in the world in establishing and maintaining geoparks. Chinese experts will undertake a feasibility study for the establishment of a geopark project in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area as part of a .5 million project support pledged by the Beijing government to Tanzania. The Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark lies between Serengeti National Park in the north and northwest, with Lake Natron to the east, the left arm of the Great ift alley to the south, and the Maswa Game eserve to the west, covering 12, square kilometers of rocky hills, lengthy underground caves, lake basins, and hominid discovery sites. This will be the first geopark in Tanzania and East Africa as well as the first site for geo-tourism in the Sub-Saharan region. The Ngorongoro Lengai Geopark is the second in Africa after the M Goun Geopark, in Morocco.

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Luxury Villas

“These are not villas...these are mansions!” - anonymous guest at SafiraBlu. We do agree, our villas are LARGER THAN LIFE with features such as a private lap pool, outdoor/indoor fireplaces, hydrotherapy jacuzzi spa tub, private beach attached to the villa, 24/7 in villa a la carte dining, outdoor shower, bathtub with a view, walk in wardrobe, landscaped gardens and more! Important note - all of the villas are spread over a kilometre long coastline and have endless oceanfront views. Each villa further has its own unique features from where it gets it’s unique name - such as private beach or a pool table or even a private desk with swings

Be Different

Don’t just enjoy a floating breakfast - experience a Zanzibari Dhow in your private pool! We focus on standards of international service. We ask you for your preferences before you arrive and pamper you with an E-Butler ensuring your privacy.

Movie Night

Every night is movie night! Your E-Butler can arrange a movie of your choice, complete with a sky full of stars and a glass of bubbly.

Fragrant Gardens

Our resort is so much more than Indian Ocean views, private pools, and modern furnishings. We have 20 acres of spice plantations, where we grow herbs, fruit and vegetables. Zanzibar is often known as the spice island and rightly so. We curate our own on-property tour of our fragrant gardens allowing our local on property guides to educate you regarding the unique plants, herbs, vegetables and fruit that thrive in our plantation.

FARM/OCEAN TO TABLE

Learning from local and international experts, we use organic and sustainable methods to ensure our gardens thrive. Pick herbs, fruits and vegetables and join our Chef in cooking an organic, farm to table meal.

Our neighbours comprise of a fishing colony, who we work with in order to take you on a true local e perience. ring in your catch and let our chef’s teach you local forms of cooking.

DI hether you want to enjoy your meals in the comfort of your villa, in our main restaurant lueFire, or even on the beach, it’s all possible!

Nadir Contractor

General Manager of SafiraBlu Luxury Resort & Villas e offer breakfast on the beach as well as bush dining which is a unique gastronomic dining experience in the bush, stargazing.

WetakeprideinsellingFuraha(Happinessin Swahili)-amottothatisculturedfromourlocal Zanzibarineighbours.Thedaysofjusthavinga private,luxurious,five-starresortinparadise arelonggone…hencewetakeourminimalist architecture,mouth-wateringgastronomyand sustainableecosystemtoconsistentlyfocuson creatingpersonalized&localexperiences leaving you with memories of a lifetime.

Our Guarantee?

A contagious case of smiles and laughter!

Our Goal?

The best resort in Zanzibar East Africa!!

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More information and reservation inquiries: reservations@safirablu.com | +255 623 788 650