Bawe Island

Bawe Island is a beautiful, natural island, about 5 miles off Zanzibar Stone Town, 30 minutes by boat. Bawe Tropical Island is the perfect setting for those escaping on a romantic breakaway.

Its 15 rustic cottages are discretely scattered along the beach line, all of them with panoramic views of the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, ensuring maximum privacy and seclusion. The cottages, situated to make them feel like a part of the surrounding landscape, are built from local traditional materials and topped with thatched roofs, allowing the invigorating sea breeze to circulate and affording cool atmosphere day and night.

The spacious cottages host magnificent dhow shape beds equipped with mosquito nets. The tasteful interiors all contain en suite bathrooms, all with double basin, al fresco showers and a bathtub.

Relax on the beach, enjoy a massage and a delicious cocktail. Relaxation is the main activity on Bawe Tropical Island.

Nearby the islands, discover mythical treasures: Day trips to Zanzibar Stone Town are the perfect chance to discover the Swahili culture, a happy mix of Africa, and Arabia. Explore the winding narrow streets of Stone Town, classified as World Cultural Heritage, with ancient buildings, superb balconies, amazing sculptured doors, mosques, palaces and Livingstone’s House, among many other remarkable features. Spend a day at Bawe’s sister island, Prison Island, which is a contemporary style’ island resort for nature lovers, with a tortoise sanctuary for the Giant Aldabra Tortoises.