Monday, 22 February 2010
Electricity Update
Today was supposed to be the day mains electricity was restored to Zanzibar, unfortunately this has now been postponed until the 28th Feb. We will of course keep you updated.
Did you know?
The baobab tree lives for thousands of years, longer by far than any other plants and creatures in Africa. Not only is it able to survive and flourish in the harshest conditions, it also provides valuable resources for those who live within its sphere.
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Client Feedback
Hi Ed, as promised I thought I would let you know what our thoughts of our holiday were.
Firstly the Z Hotel, we really liked the hotel and the location. The room was fantastic - we reckoned the best there, better than the Z suite as it had a sun terrace whereas the Z suite didn't appear to have any space to sunbath on - it all appreared to be covered by the roofing. We also thought it was better than the ocean view cottages - although they now have a big screen which shields them from view from the restaurant.
The food was fabulous but to be fair we only ate at the hotel 2 nights of the 10 we went outside to the local places the other nights. We ate at the 2 seafood BBQ nights at the hotel and the food was really really good freshly cooked in front of you. I am not a buffet fan as you know but they served it to us on the first week for my birthday so we went back on the second week as it was so nice.
My only criticism would be the service from the staff - one or two were good but we thought that some of them were lethargic and even lazy. For example when around the poolside they wouldn't come and ask if you wanted a drink you had to go to the bar and they also sat and watched you struggle to move sunbeds and put up umbrellas. I would have to say there were one or two who did help but most were happy to hide behind the bar and text on their mobile phones. I think Keith the owner should make a trip to Unguja Lodge!!
Talking of which what a fantastic place this was!! We absolutely loved it there. The place was beautiful, the staff out of this world and the owners were so wonderful and attentive. You are right in saying that the beach here is not anywhere near as good as Nungwi but that didn't seem to matter. We wished we had spent all 13 nights here we loved it so much. The villas are great and the location is fab but what really makes it are the owners and the staff - we felt really spoilt. They even set up a candlelit meal on the beach with a cake for my birthday which was a complete suprise and was so wonderful it made me cry!! Elies also made me a birthday card that was on the bed when we arrived!!
We saw monkeys roaming around the grounds - it really is a special place. We can't wait to go back hopefully next year. I am not one for returning to places but we just loved it so much here that we will definately return.
It is hard to comment on the Zanzibar Palace hotel as we arrived at midday and left at 6am the next monring. We had a great room and loved the outdoor bathroom and outside sun deck. We didn't like Stone Town - it was a dump!!!! I think next time I will stay at the beautiful Unguja Lodge and get up at 3am!!!!
Hope some of this helps!!!
You said that because of the change from the Dolphin View that we would get a $160 refund - will this be paid back onto the credit card I paid with?
Thanks for all your help in sorting out our holiday we really did have a great time. We thought the Z Hotel was fantastic until we went to Unguja Lodge - your girlfriend was right!!!
Kind regards and thanks Debbie.
Firstly the Z Hotel, we really liked the hotel and the location. The room was fantastic - we reckoned the best there, better than the Z suite as it had a sun terrace whereas the Z suite didn't appear to have any space to sunbath on - it all appreared to be covered by the roofing. We also thought it was better than the ocean view cottages - although they now have a big screen which shields them from view from the restaurant.
The food was fabulous but to be fair we only ate at the hotel 2 nights of the 10 we went outside to the local places the other nights. We ate at the 2 seafood BBQ nights at the hotel and the food was really really good freshly cooked in front of you. I am not a buffet fan as you know but they served it to us on the first week for my birthday so we went back on the second week as it was so nice.
My only criticism would be the service from the staff - one or two were good but we thought that some of them were lethargic and even lazy. For example when around the poolside they wouldn't come and ask if you wanted a drink you had to go to the bar and they also sat and watched you struggle to move sunbeds and put up umbrellas. I would have to say there were one or two who did help but most were happy to hide behind the bar and text on their mobile phones. I think Keith the owner should make a trip to Unguja Lodge!!
Talking of which what a fantastic place this was!! We absolutely loved it there. The place was beautiful, the staff out of this world and the owners were so wonderful and attentive. You are right in saying that the beach here is not anywhere near as good as Nungwi but that didn't seem to matter. We wished we had spent all 13 nights here we loved it so much. The villas are great and the location is fab but what really makes it are the owners and the staff - we felt really spoilt. They even set up a candlelit meal on the beach with a cake for my birthday which was a complete suprise and was so wonderful it made me cry!! Elies also made me a birthday card that was on the bed when we arrived!!
We saw monkeys roaming around the grounds - it really is a special place. We can't wait to go back hopefully next year. I am not one for returning to places but we just loved it so much here that we will definately return.
It is hard to comment on the Zanzibar Palace hotel as we arrived at midday and left at 6am the next monring. We had a great room and loved the outdoor bathroom and outside sun deck. We didn't like Stone Town - it was a dump!!!! I think next time I will stay at the beautiful Unguja Lodge and get up at 3am!!!!
Hope some of this helps!!!
You said that because of the change from the Dolphin View that we would get a $160 refund - will this be paid back onto the credit card I paid with?
Thanks for all your help in sorting out our holiday we really did have a great time. We thought the Z Hotel was fantastic until we went to Unguja Lodge - your girlfriend was right!!!
Kind regards and thanks Debbie.
Power Update
The government of Zanzibar has announced that the extended power blackout the island has generally been faced with since December last year, will come to an end once repair works are completed by the end of this week.
What's more, in an effort to avert a similar crisis in future, the government plans to have a new power cable with a capacity of 100MW to replace the existing older one by 2012. Meanwhile, back-up generators, which have already been purchased in Norway, are anticipated to be on the island within the next 4 to 5 weeks.
Source: Serena Hotels
What's more, in an effort to avert a similar crisis in future, the government plans to have a new power cable with a capacity of 100MW to replace the existing older one by 2012. Meanwhile, back-up generators, which have already been purchased in Norway, are anticipated to be on the island within the next 4 to 5 weeks.
Source: Serena Hotels
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Client Feedback
just wanted to say thank you!!
fab recommendation, place and people totally wonderful, travel plans so well sorted and had a really great time. |Just, dare I say it..... too hot, almost pleased to be chucking a jumper on today!!
will shout your and their praises to everyone
thaks again xx
Sam
fab recommendation, place and people totally wonderful, travel plans so well sorted and had a really great time. |Just, dare I say it..... too hot, almost pleased to be chucking a jumper on today!!
will shout your and their praises to everyone
thaks again xx
Sam
Monday, 15 February 2010
Client Feedback
Hi Susie,
I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to you for all your help in arranging our recent holiday to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We had the most amazing time and saw the most amazing things. All your suggestions worked out perfectly and the bookings and transfers were all according to plan.
I’m still on a holiday high and it wouldn’t have been quite the same without your knowledge and expertise. So thank you once again. It was a holiday of a lifetime and I’ll be forever grateful.
Kind regards
Jo
I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to you for all your help in arranging our recent holiday to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We had the most amazing time and saw the most amazing things. All your suggestions worked out perfectly and the bookings and transfers were all according to plan.
I’m still on a holiday high and it wouldn’t have been quite the same without your knowledge and expertise. So thank you once again. It was a holiday of a lifetime and I’ll be forever grateful.
Kind regards
Jo
Diving & Snorkeling Report from Zanzibar Watersports
December saw amazingly flat waters, brilliant snorkeling and superb diving. There was huge excitement when mantas were spotted at one of our deep dive sites in the Pemba channel – Leven Banks - and the fishermen have been spotting more and more hammerheads in that area whilst fishing!
A busy time of year for everyone, we have taken record numbers of people to Mnemba Marine Conservation Area for the best diving and snorkeling Zanzibar has to offer.
We've been keeping a tally and are pleased to announce that pods of dolphins are spotted on 9 out of 10 of our recent trips to Mnemba Atoll and there's often a chance to swim with them if they're in the mood!
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