LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH of Matemwe’s main lodge, Matemwe Retreat consists of just four exclusive villas beautifully situated a few feet above a small, secluded beach opposite Mnemba Atoll. This luxurious retreat offers the ultimate experience for those seeking absolute privacy, relaxation and indulgence. Offering a quality of accommodation and service that is arguably the best on the island, the exclusive yet relaxing barefoot atmosphere that made Matemwe famous is very much present in this stylish retreat. Active guests can experience superb diving and snorkeling, partake in Spice Tours and visits, or even venture out on deep sea fishing trips. Alternatively, the private plunge pools, lounge beds and in-room massage treatments will give many guests the perfect excuse to stay put in the comfort and privacy of their wonderful rooms. Matemwe Retreat’s rooms are extremely spacious and beautifully decorated. A private deck and plunge pool allows for uninterrupted relaxation, with only the palm trees for company. Service at the Retreat is organized in such a way that guests need never leave their room. A private butler caters to every whim and the chef stops by every morning to discuss the meal choices for the day, which are served on the large verandas overlooking the Indian Ocean. Guests are free to wander down to the main lodge, enjoy the delicious cuisine or join fellow patrons for sundowner cocktails.

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RETREAT AMENITIES NUMBER OF VILLAS 4 CHILDREN YES (ABOVE 12YRS) TRIPLES NO SUITABLE FOR DISABLED GUESTS NO DISTANCE BETWEEN VILLAS 20–25 METERS PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL YES AIR CONDITIONING YES PERSONAL BAR YES MASSAGE & TREATMENTS YES IN-ROOM LOCKABLE BOX YES HAIR DRYER YES LAUNDRY SERVICE YES POWER 240V MAINS INTERNET YES

ACTIVITIES DIVING YES (AT EXTRA CHARGE) SNORKELLING YES REEF WALK YES NGALAWA TRIP YES (AT EXTRA CHARGE) VILLAGE VISIT YES STONE TOWN YES (AT EXTRA CHARGE) SPICE TOUR YES (AT EXTRA CHARGE)

CLOSEST AIRSTRIP ZANZIBAR AIRPORT 1 HR

HIGH SEASON LOW SEASON 1ST–5TH JAN 6TH JAN–31ST MAR 1ST JUL–31ST OCT 1ST–30TH JUN 20TH–31ST DEC 1ST NOV–19TH DEC

CLOSED APR & MAY

SERVICE OFFERING 2013-14

1. GENERAL AMBIANCE / GUEST EXPERIENCE

o 4 Private villas, which all look the same, luxuriously decorated in a Zanzibari theme with magnificent views over the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Atoll. Elegant décor blended in to the natural environment. Please note in order of being closer to Retreat reception, and staircase to Main Lodge areas, and path to beach: Nuru, Safina, Zam Zam, and Leila (being the furthest and most private) o Personal, exclusive and friendly service. o A fusion of traditional Zanzibari charm and modern wellbeing. o Excellent food and beverages served in the privacy of your retreat. o Explore the marine world of Mnemba Atoll, or abandon civilisation and eye the magic of Zanzibar from your Retreat. o Sustainable approach (environmental, resource & community friendly). o Relaxing escape with personal and friendly atmosphere, as well as access to 2 beautiful white powdery beaches, 1 south (next to Main Lodge areas, about 10 min walk), and 1 small beach north (in front of the Retreat Villas, access from staircase to Main Lodge). o For safety reason, we do not accept children under the age of 12 in the Retreat Villas. Children above that age in the villas should be under surveillance at all time.

2. RECEPTION ON ARRIVAL o A Zanzibari welcome drink, as well as a cool, refreshing towel on arrival. o Brief introduction by your host, followed by a tour through your villa then the lodge. o Signing of indemnity form can be done in your Retreat and governmental registration while doing the brief tour of the lodge, at main reception.

CHECK IN-CHECK OUT o Visa, Mastercard and Amex are accepted, but note there is a 6% Service charge on all credit card payments o We cannot accept travelers cheque o The only ATM is in Stone Town, 1 hour 30 min from Matemwe o Phone calls outside the lodge are at extra charge. o Check in at 14:00, and check out at 11:00 o If lunch is taken on arrival, it will be at extra charge on the day of departure (U$25 per person) o Water in the taps is not fit for drinking or brushing teeth. Some drinking water is provided in bedroom and bathroom, refilled in morning and evening. o We have a “save water” policy. Towels will only be washed if dropped on the floor. Otherwise they will be dried and put back o We ask guests to minimize waste as much as possible on the Island (plastic bottles), and to try and leave with their non-recyclable waste (particularly dead batteries) o If anything needed, at any time, Villa attendant will arrange. He is at service all day. Simply call reception and request him, and he will come within 10 min of calling.

o Most payables can be added to your room at reception and settled before departure. If in doubt, do not hesitate to ask your villa attendant or reception if something is included or not

3. ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES o Four private two storey villas offering extraordinary views. o Raised to catch a breeze and to allow the best view of the sea and . o The infinity plunge pool with a spacious mezzanine enables complete privacy for sunbathing, swimming, sundowners, meals or simply absorbing the glorious landscape. o The spacious air-conditioned bedroom with access to a generous wooden deck offers a king-sized bed with a framed mosquito net. Please note and be aware that bedroom and bathrooms close off, but bar, dining, and sitting areas are on a shaded open deck and cannot be closed off. o Bathrooms are en-suite with double hand-wash basins, a lavish shower, and a large bath that in front of the deck which invites to unwind overlooking the ocean towards Mnemba Atoll. A separate toilet is available. Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap and body lotion, slippers and bathrobes are provided. o A hammock, a large couch and scatter cushions create a relaxing atmosphere on the wooden deck where you will enjoy tasty and fresh food. All furniture are made from old recycled Ngalawa (traditional wooden fishing boat), bought from the fishermen, giving them the opportunity to more easily build new ones. o A personal villa attendant will look after all your needs throughout the duration of your stay. The chef will visit the villa on a daily basis, to discuss meal plans for the day. o Your villa attendant will assist with activity bookings, and recommend leisure interests depending on weather and tide conditions. o Your villa attendant will serve all meals and act as housekeeper to the villa.24 hour hot water (solar& electricity powered). 24 hour electricity supply with back-up generator. . Please note that there are electricity cuts of a few minutes, several times a day, as it needs time to change to generator power, and back. o Bottled drinking water, tea and fresh ground coffee (making facilities) are available in the room.. o Laundry is available on a daily basis and is included in the rate. It is returned within 24 hours (weather permitting). o Support the local community projects inspired by Matemwe through donations and PACK FOR A PURPOSE. Pack 2.2kg of stationary, or soccer balls, or medical equipment such as BP cuffs, thermometer, and we will donate to Kigomani School. o Feel free to venture down to the curio shop which stocks local arts, crafts and products such as massage oils, soaps and jewellery. Necessities such as sun lotion, mosquito repellent and further toiletries are also available. Support environmentally friendly products by purchasing recycled arts & crafts. o Complimentary internet is available from a Lodge computer. WIFI is throughout the lodge and is complimentary. We also have an Ipad available to borrow. Enquire at reception or with your Villa attendant o Although the treatment room is based at the main lodge, a portable massage bed enables guests to enjoy a treatment in the privacy of the villa. (extra charge (from already payable treatments in the Spa)) Massage / treatments: with

spectacular view of the ocean, offering a range of relaxing and re-energising massages with locally made oils. Treatments available: Manicures, pedicures, facials are also on offer. Massage / treatments are at an extra charge.

4. FOOD o All meals are served at a time of your choice. The chef will make suggestions depending on special deliveries and the catch of the day. We do propose a set menu, with several options (2 starters, 1 meat, 1 fish and vegetarian main dish, and choice between 2 desserts). However, we are quite happy to cater according to preferences and wishes, depending on availability. o The exceptional cuisine is a fusion of traditional Zanzibari and international flavours. Seafood is a speciality, and fresh fish is prepared on a daily basis. o A normal pattern will be wake up coffee or tea and breakfast , lunch, pre-dinner snacks with drinks followed by dinner – however you are free to set the meal pattern you desire. Biscuits and cake is available throughout the day on request, or in the afternoon at the main bar. o Any dietary requirements are catered for subject to availability. Notice prior to arrival is recommended. o Retreat guests are more than welcome to join the Main Restaurant for any meal, with a little pre-warning. o Guests are welcome to join the main restaurant for a barbecue of fresh seafood twice a week (Tuesday and Friday) (or pool or beach, tide and weather permitting). A Swahili meal is prepared on Sunday evenings, flavoured with traditional dishes of true Zanzibari cuisine. Swahili evenings start at the main lodge bar with a live Zanzibar band, then a buffet dinner in the main restaurant.

5. YOUR PRIVATE BAR o The private bar in your villa is stocked with a variety of cool drinks, wines, beers and spirits (spirits will be brought in on request; they are not stocked in the room). o Drinks are available at all times of day from your own bar. Should you require any drink not stocked in the bar, your villa attendant will do his best to oblige. o Cocktails are mixed at the pool bar in the main lodge, so please allow time for the villa attendant to prepare your drink of choice. o Included are sodas, beers, house wines, and basic spirits, as well as water, tea and coffee, homemade iced tea, juices, mocktails and the cocktail of the day. All other spirits, cocktails and wines are at extra charge.

6. LODGE BAR o The pool bar at the main lodge is open from 10am to 11pm with a wide variety of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks. (drinks charged as per above policy) o Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are also available from the pool bar throughout the day. Feel free to invent your own cocktail with the barman. o A health drink menu, with iced teas, fresh fruit juices mix, smoothies, herbal teas will be available from the bar as well. (Smoothies and homemade herbal mixed teas will be at extra charge. The rest will be included) o There is a daily Happy Hour, from 17h to 19h, where there is discount of U$1 on cocktails and premium spirits

7. ACTIVITIES (some payable at the end of your stay but can be organised by your villa attendant)

o Snorkelling (at Mnemba Atoll) is included. Admire the vast variety and volume of marine wildlife and enjoy a scenic trip through the lagoon in one of the traditional boats. (inclusive) There is, however, a charge of U$3 per person for Conservation fee, as we snorkel in a conservation area. o Diving: all levels of divers have the opportunity to explore the underworld of Mnemba Atoll. Both recreational and training dives can be arranged (extra charge). o Local fishing in Ngalawa just over the fringing reef (traditional boats, included) and deep sea fishing (not included) which takes you beyond the reef to deeper waters where you will be surrounded by shoals of different species of fish. o Borrowing of kayaks, volleyball, soccer ball, rackets and balls, Frisbees, lilos, reef shoes. All complimentary. o Ngalawa cruises up and down the lagoon, along the coast. Duration depends and tides and winds o Guided kayak trips, on the lagoon, up or down the coast. At extra charge. o Walks to the local village and the fish market are led by a local guide (inclusive). o Spice Tours, Historical City Tours, Shopping Tours, Nungwi tour, and Jozani Forest to visit the Red Colobus Monkeys are just some of the many tours that can be organized by the Lodge. o Guided reef walks are available on request and subject to tide (inclusive) o Massage, manicure, pedicures, facials. Either in your room or the treatment room (extra charge). o The Escape to Infinity trip to a secluded sandbank is an ideal getaway. It includes breakfast, brunch or lunch, depending on the tides and time of day, a bottle of sparkling wine, snorkelling, sailing in a traditional Dhow boat and enough time to enjoy the heavenly isolation (subject to tides, extra charge). This is very tide dependant and is only possible for about a week of the month during full and new moons. o Muyuni Trip: available for most of the month (only when Escape to Infinity is unavailable). Same as above, but picnic is on Muyuni beach, long white sandy beach. (extra charge) o Please note also available on the Island, with 3rd party companies: Kitsesurfing (20 min drive south), Stand up paddle boarding (20 min drive south), Horse riding (20 min drive south), bicycle renting, parasailing and jet skiing (50 min drive North), Big game fishing (50 min drive North), Safari Blue (all day excursion, bottlenose and humpback dolphins spotting, snorkeling, discovering the coast, buffet on beach, fruit tasting, swimming from Fumba, near Stone Town) , Sunset cruise (1h30 drive in Stone Town), Quad biking tours through heart of the Island (half day, starting from 25min drive south).

8. SPECIAL OCCASIONS o Honeymooners are treated to a private beach dinner under the stars with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a special dinner. Guests can request their own menu, proposed menu or Seafood platter. o Weddings can be arranged – please see Matemwe wedding information. o Birthday cakes are served complimentary at dinner, accompanied by the Matemwe version of Happy Birthday.

Wedding anniversary guests receive a complimentary sparkling wine served according to personal preference.

Come diving and snorkeling with PADI dive centre,

SCUBAFISH Zanzibar!

SCUBAFISH Zanzibar is a PADI Dive Resort based at Matemwe Lodge & Retreat. This is the north- east of Zanzibar close to famous Mnemba Atoll that measures around 15 square kilometers. This conservation area is a magnet for divers and snorkelers who enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters, which is famous for its healthy fish life. Here you can find the playful bottlenose dolphins, turtles, Spanish dancers, giant groupers, sharks, barracudas and other impressive marine life.

Mnemba atoll is suitable for divers of all levels from novice to experienced divers. We keep the dive groups as small as possible and you will be always guided by an experience Dive Master. The trip incl. zanzibarian snacks, fruits, drinking water, conservation fee and Dive Master.

SCUBAFISH Zanzibar offers all PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving up to Dive Master. Come and try our DSD (Discover Scuba Diving) this is an “introduction” dive. The first day you will do a pool session and the second day you come on the boat for a dive in the clear water of famous Mnemba Atoll. For the certified divers you can have a look at our special dive “packages”. Are you already certified but would like to up-grade your certification come and do your Advanced Course or an Adventure dive. You can find us at the Watersport Centre on the beach of Matemwe Lodge & Retreat.

All our dive instructors and dive masters are highly qualified professionals and to dive with them is not only a great but also a “fun” experience! We guarantee small groups and a very relaxing atmosphere to learn in.

Discover Mnemba Atoll with SCUBAFISH Zanzibar and let us share our passion with you!