Zanzibar Health and Wellness

Safari Information

• Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
• Duration; 4 Days / 3 Nights
• Lodging; Matemwe Lodge
• Group Size; Minimum 2
• Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

Unwind and Rejuvenate with a Perfect Blend of Wellness, Adventure, and Island Beauty on This 4-Day Zanzibar Safari

This four-day Zanzibar Health and Wellness Safari offers a meticulously crafted escape where relaxation meets adventure. From your arrival at the enchanting Matemwe Lodge, surrounded by lush sugar cane plantations and spice farms, you'll be immersed in a world of tranquility and natural beauty. With two swimming pools, beachfront access, and luxurious spa treatments like the Konokono Healing experience, the lodge is designed to soothe your senses and help you unwind as the island's rhythm embraces you.

Each day is uniquely planned to balance wellness and exploration. Start mornings with revitalizing sunrise yoga sessions, and later reconnect with nature through activities like paddleboarding through mangrove forests while contributing to the fight against ocean pollution. Whether you’re running along scenic coastal trails led by Matemwe's friendly local runners or indulging in soothing massages that incorporate global healing traditions, this itinerary offers an unforgettable retreat for body, mind, and spirit.

Day 1: Zanzibar

• Arrive on Zanzibar island in the afternoon and transfer from the airport to Matemwe Lodge in the north of the island, around 1.5 hrs drive, passing sugar cane plantations and spice farms on the way.
• Acclimatise to your new surroundings and enjoy time at one of the two swimming pools or on the beach.
• Start your wellness journey with a Konokono Healing treatment, a 90-minute treatment using the healing energies of seashells combined with a scalp and face massage to aid your relaxation.
• Meals: Half board
• Accommodation: Matemwe Lodge

Day 2: Zanzibar

• Start your day with sunrise yoga and meditation, guided by Matemwe’s yoga instructor, followed by a refreshing Sand and Spice body scrub and wrap treatment in the spa (75 mins).
• The rest of the morning can be spent enjoying some downtime in your hammock listening to the sounds of the ocean, or if you prefer, having a swim in the warm Indian Ocean or one of the lodge’s swimming pools.
• In the afternoon, you will be driven to the west coast to enjoy a stand-up paddleboarding activity with a difference – Clean SUP combines paddling through the mangrove forests with collecting ocean litter such as plastics.
• Suitable for beginners or experienced paddlers, this is an afternoon that combines being out on the water, some gentle exercise, and giving back to the environment, too.
• Meals: Half board
• Accommodation: Matemwe Lodge

Day 3: Zanzibar

• After an early breakfast, set off with one of the Matemwe staff for a run along the coastal track near Matemwe.
• The lodge staff have their own team of runners who regularly compete in local race events, and are up for whatever duration of run you can handle, from 5km to 50km.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation, and in the afternoon, enjoy your choice of 1-hour massage treatment at the spa (wide choice including shiatsu, ayurvedic abhyanga, healing hilot, oriental fusion and more) followed by a sunset pranayama or mediation session, focussing on your breathing and healing after your morning’s exertions.
• Meals: Half board
• Accommodation: Matemwe Lodge

Day 4: Zanzibar Health and Wellness Safari ends

• A final sunrise yoga session to welcome in the day is followed by breakfast.
• Depart by road back to Zanzibar airport.
• (Or extend your stay for a longer beach break if you prefer).
• Meals: Breakfast