Escape to the tropics of Zanzibar, on the north-eastern shores of Unguja, where Villa Lali awaits, encompassing everything you and your family yearn for beside the sea.
There’s a distinct feeling of reverence and heritage, tranquility and authenticity that’s palpable from the moment you arrive at Villa Lali – an exclusive, luxury (yet simultaneously entirely laidback) villa – settled on the Matmwe shores of Zanzibar. It’s apparent that a lot of love has been stitched into the bones of the build of this island sanctuary.
Layered into the large, connecting spaces of the living, dining and entertaining areas. The eight lavish suites that are all beautifully styled, overlooking the vibrant garden and the inimitable blue of the Indian Ocean. The sentiments of authenticity and esteem are parlayed in the weavings, the stonework, the metalwork and the carpentry.
Historical stories revealed by the local artisans that have turned this Tanzanian tapestry into the poignant masterpiece it presents itself as. A place for families to gather and create their own lifelong memories. To observe the Spice Island’s past, its endurable presence and all that’s yet to come.
The welcoming environment will beckon the beach attire. Conveniently offering itself as a boutique hotel, this beach hideaway comes with all of the luxuries one desires when venturing on a group getaway. Fabulous traditional meals, tailored to your palates and in keeping with the local cuisine.
A swimming pool with the dreamy Zanzibar beds, loungers, sofas and languid seating spots aplenty. Lookout points maximising on the magnificent views. A garden that’s as good as an enchanting tropical sanctuary. Yoga decks and beachside dining spots.
Over 8km of sand to imprint your barefoot holiday feet. Bikes to ride, paddle boats and canoes to climb aboard, a gym to earn the freedom of feasting. With your own almost-concierge service, Villa Lali’s attentive and caring staff will advise on all of the other activities you and the island clan might like to dive into. The list is endless.
A serene seaside villa to embrace the beauty of beach life with your favourite people
What will certainly be at the top of the daily list – etched into the itinerary like a holiday ritual, tattooed into your hearts as a souvenir – will be a morning sunrise or evening sunset yoga session on the deck that hovers over the ocean. Moments of meditation, reflection and appreciation for the surroundings.
With all of the abounding aquatic activities, nature adventures, cultural excursions in Stone Town and immersing yourself in the riveting community existence of the island, there will be ample time to simply sit still, too. To tend to the necessary parts of your family holiday in paradise. When it’s just you and the blue. Enraptured by the East African breeze that brings the spice of life along with it.