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Open beach pavilion with tables, chairs, and a view of the sea under blue sky.
Covered dining area with wooden furniture overlooking garden and sea.
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Small tropical island with sandy beach, turquoise water, and a resort with a pool.
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Red wood-fired pizza oven with stacked firewood on the sides.
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Modern outdoor bathroom with freestanding bathtub and plants under yellow sunshade.
Various bathroom accessories and a hairdryer on a marble countertop next to a walkway with plants.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, wooden floor, and cozy lounge under wooden beams.
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Cozy hotel lounge with white armchairs, decorative table, and plant wall.
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Bright hotel room with wooden floor, canopy bed and cozy seating area with white sofa.
Cozy seating area with white sofa, green cushions, and round wooden coffee table in front of a canopy bed.
Bright living room with high wooden beam ceilings, patterned sofas, and a unique wooden table.
Modern beach resort with pool, two floors, and natural surroundings.
Table with breakfast and fresh fruit on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Freshly baked Margherita pizza on a wooden board with basil leaves.
Long wooden table with breakfast and various foods on a terrace.
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Tansania ∙ Sansibar ∙ Bawe Island

Bawe Island Resort *****

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Location

The exclusive 5-star "Bawe Island Resort" from the luxurious "Cocoon Collection" hotel chain is located on the approximately 30-hectare island of the same name. After arriving at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be transferred by shuttle for approx. 20 minutes to the capital, Stone Town. From there, a speedboat takes you to Bawe Island in approx. 15 minutes. The speedboat transfer is organized by the hotel and is free for all guests for arrival and departure for stays of 3 days or more (for stays under 3 days, USD 500 per person applies).
Small tropical island with sandy beach, turquoise water, and a resort with a pool.
Aerial view of a beach with clear water, sandy shore, and tropical resort.
Sailboat on calm water in front of a low, vegetated island under a cloudy sky

Facilities

Beach loungers under umbrellas overlooking the clear blue sea and sky.
Red wood-fired pizza oven with stacked firewood on the sides.
The resort consists of 70 exclusive villas with private pools and butler service, nestled amidst lush and wild nature. The island resort offers maximum privacy and exclusivity while being in close proximity to the capital, allowing for diverse excursions to be booked at any time. The luxury hotel offers a unique "Dine-Around" concept with 4 à la carte restaurants: "The Sand" main restaurant for breakfast and dinner, "Rising Sun" Asian Teppanyaki restaurant, "Sinfonia" with Italian cuisine, and "The Beach Club" for adults only from 10 AM to 6 PM, as well as "The View Bar" with occasional live music and DJ sets.

Accommodation

Sunrise Villa (SV2)

Each accommodation offers absolute privacy and total relaxation with its own pool and a large terrace with seating and sea views. Decorated in an African and modern style, each accommodation offers the following amenities: air conditioning, fan, bathroom by Villeroy & Boch with separate shower, Dyson Supersonic hairdryer, relaxation area, telephone, minibar & spirits, ice maker, safe (electronic code), TV, room service, Nespresso coffee machine, free Wi-Fi, Frette bed linen and towels, and Etro amenities. The approx. 200 sqm Sunrise Villas are located on the east side of the island, offering wonderful sunrises. Each room features a king-size canopy bed, a spacious living area with two comfortable armchairs and a daybed that can easily be converted into a comfortable extra bed.

View through window curtains of pool, lawn, and ocean under blue sky.
Modern outdoor bathroom with freestanding bathtub and plants under yellow sunshade.
Various bathroom accessories and a hairdryer on a marble countertop next to a walkway with plants.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, wooden floor, and cozy lounge under wooden beams.
Bright, spacious holiday apartment with rustic wood decor and modern interior.
View through window curtains of pool, lawn, and ocean under blue sky.
Open green cabinet with wine bottles and glasses next to a sofa in a cozy living area.

Sunset Suite (SUN)

The approx. 240 sqm Sunset Suites have the same amenities as the Sunrise Villas but are located on the west side of the island, offering dreamlike sunsets. Each room features a king-size canopy bed, a large sunken living area, and the possibility to accommodate two extra beds (sofa beds). Sunset Suites are the perfect accommodation for couples and small families.

Lagoon Suite with Pool (L2F)

The approx. 170 sqm Lagoon Suites have the same features as the Sunrise Villas. Additionally, they are spectacular overwater villas built over a beautiful crystal lagoon, featuring a refined and contemporary interior design. Located on the east side of the island, they offer a large terrace with a swimming pool and a private butler.

A wooden deck with pool and seating area overlooking turquoise sea under blue sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, large round mirror, and wooden floor.
Deck of an overwater bungalow with lounge chairs overlooking turquoise sea under a blue sky.
View from a wooden terrace of a pool and clear blue sea under sunny weather.
Cozy hotel lounge with white armchairs, decorative table, and plant wall.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed and wooden floor, cozy and airy design.
Living room with green floral sofa and irregularly shaped wooden coffee table
Top view of a swimming pool with a person in the water and two people on sun loungers in sunlight.

Zanzibar Villa (V12)

The approx. 310 sqm Zanzibar Villas have the same amenities as the Sunrise Villas. Additionally, they are located directly on the beach with direct beach access. The villa entrance opens to a large open-air living room with a lounge area and Etro sofas. Further amenities include 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a corner bar, and a kitchen. The living room leads to a spacious veranda with a dining table, sofas, and comfortable loungers, where you can cool off in your private swimming pool or enjoy the seclusion of a private garden.

Sultan Palace (S2U)

The approx. 500 sqm Sultan Palace is unique and features the same amenities as the Sunrise Villas. Additionally, it is spread over 2 levels. The ground floor comprises two bedrooms with a large living room and kitchen area. The first floor features the "Sultan" bedroom with a walk-in closet and a large bathroom. This villa can accommodate up to 9 people.

Bright hotel room with wooden floor, canopy bed and cozy seating area with white sofa.
Cozy seating area with white sofa, green cushions, and round wooden coffee table in front of a canopy bed.
Bright living room with high wooden beam ceilings, patterned sofas, and a unique wooden table.
Modern beach resort with pool, two floors, and natural surroundings.

Meals

Half Board

Buffet breakfast at the main restaurant "The Sand" and dinner at one of the 3 open restaurants on the island.

Table with breakfast and fresh fruit on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Freshly baked Margherita pizza on a wooden board with basil leaves.

Full Board

Additional à la carte lunch.

All Inclusive

Long wooden table with breakfast and various foods on a terrace.

All Inclusive

Buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner at one of the hotel's restaurants.

Sports included

Tennis and paddle court, bicycles, fitness room with Technogym equipment, yoga and Pilates classes.

Sports for a fee

Water sports and diving.

Children's program

Kids' club and babysitting available upon request and for a fee.
Three healthcare workers stand in a bright, colorful children's playroom with foam tiles and toys.
Colorful indoor playroom with play area, game tables, and small tables with chairs.

Wellness

A smiling employee holds a product in a stylish, warmly decorated spa area.
Various cosmetic products alongside flowers and fresh greenery on a white surface
Spa area with excellent massages and treatments for a fee.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beachfront
  • Family Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Romantic & Honeymooners
  • Luxury Travelers

Note

A tourist tax of approx. USD 10 per person per night and a one-time maritime traffic tax of approx. USD 10 per person are payable locally.
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Please note that hotel check-in, regardless of arrival time, is from 2 PM or 3 PM onwards.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 AM, the hotel overnight stay ends at 12 PM on the previous day. Late check-out is available on site for a fee.
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Fast Track for all hotels in Zanzibar can be optionally booked (only for package tours with flights).
This service includes:
- Personal assistant from the aircraft gate at ZNZ Airport to the airport exit
- Immigration processing at a private counter
- Baggage claim assistance upon arrival at ZNZ Airport
- Baggage check-in assistance for departure from ZNZ Airport
- Entry visa included
Optional:
- VIP Lounge included -> Guests can relax in a separate area with snacks and drinks after arrival/before departure while their personal assistant handles the above services.
Attention!! The mandatory travel insurance is not included and must always be booked separately!
To use this service, customers/travel agencies must send a copy of the passport to our reservations department (Res.afrika@schauinsland-reisen.de) at least 7 days before departure.
Bookable for travel agencies via the booking mask:
1. Track + visa (request KW, service FASTZN) for €160 p.p. per stay or
2. Fast Track + visa + VIP Lounge (request KW, service FASTV1) for solo travelers for €270 p.p. per stay or
3. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (request KW, service FASTV2) for 2 or more people for €230 p.p. per stay
In the "Long-Haul Travel" 2025/26 catalog on page 211.
In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 268.

Destination information

Please note that hotel check-in, regardless of arrival time, is from 2 PM or 3 PM onwards.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.

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