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Flat in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Stunning Loft in Beach Villa with Pool

Our stunning beach LOFT is situated at the top floor of our Kimurimuri Villa right at one of Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches in a private bay without crowds. The Loft offers spectacular views over the bay. It is the perfect place for nature lovers who want to inhale Zanzibar's beauty outside the 'standard' hotel walls but not want to miss out on comfort. The Loft is serviced and we also help organizing island tours and car rentals. Included in the price are also free shopping trips.

6–13 Apr

£152 per night

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Villa in Kidoti, Tanzania

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

The Palm Residence by Amazing Zanzibar

Do you want to experience Zanzibar without sacrificing the highest standard of comfort? Immerse yourself in a tropical garden while maintaining your privacy and security? Have a deeply satisfying holiday while supporting the local community? If your answer is “Yes” to these questions, The Palm Residence by Amazing Zanzibar is made for you. You are very welcome. We are members of the community here in the village of Kidoti and we provide support for the local school . Karibuni sana

9–16 Sept

£304 per night

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Villa in Anse Kerlan, Seychelles

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Villas Du Voyageur Beach Front

Situated on the beach, Villas Du Voyageur is a secluded getaway, offering ocean views and private beach front garden. The villa offers 2 air conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, private kitchen and ocean facing terrace, private parking and satellite TV and WIFI. Beach Beds and a private beach front bungalow are available for you to relax on the beach an enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Enjoy exploring the property and making friends with the resident tortoises, Adam & Evan.

10–17 Apr

£264 per night

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Flat in Diani Beach, Kenya

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Tequila Sunrise Pool Cabana - Diani Beach

One of the finest beach properties in Kenya, Tequila Sunrise boasts 4 acres of natural forested habitat, a haven for Colobus, Sykes & Vervet Monkeys. *Please also view my other listings on the same property* The three apartments are surrounded by giant Baobab trees, and directly overlook one of the top beaches in the world. This is a ground floor unit and 1 of 3 apartments so its possible to have groups of up to 10 pax in en-suite bedrooms ,this unit has its own private pool .

12–19 Sept

£249 per night

Villa in Zanzibar, Tanzania

4.71 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

Peponi Palace.

Nestled at the centre of Zanzibar Island, Peponi awaits. Just a quick five-minute drive from the airport and 15-min drive from the ferry, this exquisite three-story luxury villa boasts a vast backyard and a pristine private beach. With five master bedrooms, three tucked in the main house and one in a separate unit, each room offers expansive balconies that capture the mesmerising sunsets over the Zanzibari coastline. Karibuni Peponi, where your heart will surely find its home.

11–18 Apr

£141 per night

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Bungalow in Michamvi Kae, Tanzania

4.72 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

AFYA Village: amazing Minivilla on a Cliff by Sea

We are a small family business and rent 6 bungalows on our place. So if you are looking for a quiet place and want to relax in harmony with nature, then you have come to the right place. Here you are in the middle of nature, far away from any stress of civilization with a unique view of the sunset. You can enjoy the evenings on our terrace, by the fire or walk about 15 min along the beach to the next beach party. At night the unique background noise of nature awaits you.

18–25 Dec

£82 per night

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Holiday home in Inhaca Island, Mozambique

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Luxurious Island Lodge (Mama's Lodge)

Relax and make memories with family and friends in true island style at Mama's Lodge. We are here to cater for your every need! We offer a high quality Mozambique Island Lodge experience for the whole family. Minimum Booking 2 Pax (Minimum booking of 6 for exclusive use of the Lodge.) $95 per person (Self Catering) For full board please see our website. Mama's Lodge is situated on Inhaca Island, which you reach by boat, using the Ferry or private charter.

21–28 Jan

£88 per night

Villa in Matemwe, Tanzania

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

OceanViewVilla

Villa usytuowana jest w palmowym ogrodzie bezpośrednio przy plaży. Powstała w 2021r. Dom składa się z dwóch sypialni na parterze (każda ma swoją łazienkę) i jednej sypialni na piętrze w formule otwartej, salonu z otwartą kuchnią, z której wychodzi się na 50 metrowy taras z basenem. Sypialnia na górze może służyć równie dobrze jako miejsce do pracy lub do podziwiania pieknego widoku na ocean. Kuchnia wyposażona jest w lodówkę, kuchenkę elektryczną, czajnik.

1–8 Mar

£445 per night

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Tiny home in Rivière Noire District, Mauritius

4.77 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

Saline’s beach hut

Enjoy a memorable holidays when you stay in this unique place .The hut is situated in a high and secure residential property: Les Salines,near the sea and a river . The hut has a unique outdoor bathroom nested in a tropical garden , in front of a private beach ( 25 mts ) . You will have our own access, the Hut is next to our Villa but you will have your full privacy during your holidays , it is well separated.

5–12 Apr

£108 per night

Villa in Palmar, Mauritius

4.63 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Beach front Villa Ocean View

Superb luxury villa and garden located on the beach with a 270°-view on the turquoise ocean (and with renovated bathrooms in September 2022). Villa pieds dans l'eau, d'excellent standing, située sur la plage avec son jardin tropical, offrant une vue exceptionnelle de l'océan bleu turquoise à 270° (ainsi que des salles de bain rénovées en septembre 2022).

19–26 Jul

£148 per night

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Villa in Anse Possession, Seychelles

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Villa Zananas, by the sea

Villa Zananas is an old house, renovated to accommodate foreign and local visitors. It is located a few meters from the sea at the end of the village of Anse Possession, a small fishing village. It is ideal for a family and fully equipped in "self catering". It is a short drive to Anse Lazio

17–24 Jan

£146 per night

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Flat in Pointe Au Sel, Seychelles

4.73 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

La Desirade (NEW OPENED 2020)

La Désirade is a self-catering guesthouse situated on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mahé, in the village of Au Cap. It is made up of 4 waterfront, ocean-facing studio apartments, each capable of hosting 2 adults and 1 child under the age of 10 (using existing sofa bed)

24–31 Mar

£133 per night