Rooms | Tradewinds | Sunset Bar | The Majlis | The Library


Dance and disco into the new year with resident DJ Dullah at the Sunset Bar and Tradewinds while watching the fireworks from the legendary Africa House terrace.
In addition to traditional Maasai dancers we present the Safi Theatre Group, mixing ngoma music, flute, barrel drums and shakers combined with their incredible acrobatics dance performance.
Entrance: Tsh 20,000 (includes a cocktail toast into the new year).
Call for reservations at 0774 43 23 40.

he history of the Africa House building dates back over 150 years. Its original owner was a wealthy slave trader from Oman, who shortly before his death handed the property over to the Sultan of Zanzibar. In 1888 the first English Club of East Africa opened in this former royal residence. The original interiors of the club included a bar, restaurant, library, billiard room and guest rooms. At a later stage a terrace was built, which is the present day's Sunset Bar and a popular meeting place amongst tourist as well as locals.

The Africa House Hotel

The Africa House includes accommodation with 15 rooms, the Sunset Bar, Tradewinds Restarant and The Majlis shisha lounge as well as a library that can be used for private meetings and conferences.

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Africa House Video
Our recently published presentation video gives site visitors a short preview of the Africa House Hotel.

Tradewinds Restaurant
Combining a local and international cuisine with a unique ambiance and elegant decor, Tradewinds makes a perfect venue for a memorable dining experience.

Sunset Bar
The Sunset Bar is an expansive balcony bar on a large open-air terrace with a wonderful view of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation
The Africa House Hotel offers accommodation in a total of 15 rooms divided into 3 categories: 1 Royal Deluxe Room, 6 Twin or Double Deluxe Seaview Rooms and 8 Twin or Double Deluxe Stone Town View Rooms.

The Majlis
Experience the delights of traditional Arabic Shisha in true Arabian style in The Majlis next to the Sunset Bar.

Zanzibar and Stone Town

For those who are curious about Zanzibar and the historical facts of Stone Town, below are a few of our recommended travel highlights to help make the most out of your stay.

Stone Town Attractions
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town with its small alleys, ancient coral stone buldings and many attractions, such as the House of Wonders, The Old Fort and the Palace Museum.

Exotic Stonetown, Zanzibar
Roberta Rudnick's and Bill McDonough's Stone Town and Africa House experience as described in the travel log of their sabbatical year in Tanzania.

Spice Tour
Zanzibar is well known as the Spice Island of the east African region, and no trip to Zanzibar could be considered complete without a visit to one of the various spice farms.

Sandbank Visit
There are two amazing sandbanks in the glittering ocean one kilometre offshore Africa House, ideal for for a day of swimming and snorkelling.

Jozani Forest National Park
The Jozani Forest is part of the recently declared Jozani Forest National Park, located 35 kilometres southeast of Stone Town between the bays of Chwaka and Uzi. The Jozani Forest is the last remnant of original, untouched forest on the island. The forest is well known for its Zanzibar red colobus, a very rare monkey species unique to Zanzibar.

AFRICA HOUSE HOTEL, STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR ISLAND
P.O. Box 3246, Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar
Tel.: +255 (0)774 43 23 40 or +255 (0)777 212621
Email: / Skype: africahousehotel