Bushman's Hideout, A Luxury Staffed Villa 2 Double Bedrooms En-suite, WiFi
Mr Today's , A Luxury Staffed Villa 2 Double Bedrooms En-suite + 2 Adjoing Kids Rooms, Sleeps Upto 8
2 and 4 Bedroom Villa’s (Sleeps Up To 14)
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Both our villas are traditionally built from local sand, coral stone and mangrove poles, with Cyprus wooden plank floors surrounded by elevated walkways and large verandas each capped by a magnificent Makuti (coconut leaf) roof. The main entrance is across the main veranda and through traditionally carved Zanzibari doors into the very large living rooms which are beautifully decorated in mixes of tastefully choosen furnishings from modern to original Zanzibar antiques and African traditional spears and shields. Both villas are in colonial style with all modern gadgets. The surrounding gardens are quite private and full of African wildlife giving a wonderful peace, WiFi. The central swimming pool are just 25m away and is exclusive to these 2 villas offering a great place to spend those book reading days or playing with the kids in the pool. A great place for evenings with the BBQ’s, and big dining table and bar area, all this just a few minutes away from the best beach on Zanzibar
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2011 - 16 December 2011 | $150 | 3 | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 9 January 2012 | $220 | 6 | ||
| 10 January 2012 - 15 March 2012 | $170 | 3 | ||
| 16 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | $150 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | $220 | 6 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | $170 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 16 December 2012 | $150 | 3 | ||
| 17 December 2012 - 9 January 2013 | $220 | 6 |
Mr. Today's Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 December 2011 - 9 January 2012 | $230 | 6 | ||
| 10 January 2012 - 15 March 2012 | $190 | 3 | ||
| 16 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | $170 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | $230 | 6 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | $190 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 16 December 2012 | $190 | 3 | ||
| 17 December 2012 - 9 January 2013 | $230 | 6 |
Notes on prices
We offer to take various mainstream currencies in our bank accounts and also credit cards and PayPal as extra service to our clients.
We wish to state further that all our advertised rates are based on the USD. And made at least 1 year I advance we try to make the sharpest rate we can for the best value offer, but we must hold the right to change them at any time, especially due to today’s extreme economic turbulences and extreme exchange rate fluctuations.
Changeover day
Arrivals are after 15:00 hours. Departures are before 11:00 hours. But we are very flexible in this if you are! just discuss this with the Villas manager on site.
This is to allow the house to be cleaned and aired.
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Mr. Today's
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The villa was built in 2009 for a Dutch couple, and the name is of the villa is derived from the owner’s first name Leo, which is the word for today in Kiswahili. Local Swahili people love to give people nicknames and this one stuck! The villa stands all on one level with a large elevated veranda with dining table, chairs and hammocks to chill in the soft evening breeze. Above the surrounding bush and garden you’ll have a clear view of the waterhole and the game and birds that regularly visit. Walkways around the villa lead back to more private terraces outside each bedroom - extra quiet places to sit and ponder on your relaxed life! The whole building, including the terraces and veranda, is covered by traditional makuti (coconut leaf) roof. with Wifi available allover the estate. |
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Notes on accommodation
It is possible to accommodate small children and babies, disabled and old people on request please mail me with any questions about this. There is a communal area in the centre of the estate which has a large swimming pool of 14m x 12m with small children’s pool included and games building, dinning table for 14 people, BBQ’s and a honesty bar, which is shared by the 2 villas on our estate. The estate is serviced with it's own Transformer and silent generator we do not have many electricity issues as do many places! This is an important point when you’re choosing a villa or hotel on Zanzibar power cuts are relevant to your holiday experience.
Accessibility
Tar road all the way from Stonetown ending with private driveway Bushman's Drive (dirt track) of 50m leading to security main gate house.
Outside
Private gardens at each villa and shared large gardens and Swimming pool area with sunbeds and Makuti leaf umbrellas and outside bar and barbecue area
All this is set in the center of our private high walled and secure estate of 5 hectares; we have one main entrance with gate house and 24/7 security team
Coast/Beach
Best Beach on Zanzibar only 100m away and centre of the village and the SupaDuka (supermarket) are between approximately 5 to 10 minutes away on foot as are all other local bars, shops and restaurants
Golf
No golf courses on the island yet! but there is one in Dar es Salam with is a 20 minute flight, so very easy to go for the day! OR
You can hit balls of the veranda into the wilderness that's what I do, so I have some cubs and a mat, you just need to bring your own balls and as they are difficult to find back in the ELEPHANT Grass!!!!!! bring loads.
Skiing
Too hot, but kite surfing and diving are very popular.
Special interest holidays
We do have minibuses and we offer many local tours such as Stonetown, Dolphin and whales, Jozani forest, Spice tour etc also all transfers and bus with driver to where ever you want to go!
Travel
Airport, sea port and Stonetown are approx 55 km, 50mins away on tar roads. Rest of the island and all the sights are never more than a 1 and half hour drive. Transfers and car hire can be arranged please see our own website for full details.
Distances
Island is approx. 100km in the lengh and 70km in the bredth. Rest of the island and all the sights are never more than a 1 and half hour drive. Transfers and car hire can be arranged. Please see our own website zanzibarvillas.com for full details.
Further details
There are several bars and restaurants on the beach or near the village. A supermarket is also very close to the village has everything. Many tours are available such as Jozani forest. Jozani forest to view the rare indigenous Red Colobus Monkeys in the only remaining natural mangrove forest on Unguja / Zanzibar Island is a heaven for nature lovers!
Spice tour, we travel to the central and western parts of the Island, where an abundance of vegetation exists. Coconut, fruits and the spice plantations depending on the season
Dolphins and whales.
Common and spinner dolphins and false killer whale watching. We travel to southern part of the Island where the dolphin’s can be found. Often we can enjoy a jumping display as they swim along with the constant speed of our boat. If conditions are right and we are lucky, we may even get to swim with them.
Coral reef snorkeling by local canoe.
This is organized by our local fishermen who are able to bring you out from our beach with their wooden dug out canoes. The reef is only a couple of hundred meters away and the snorkeling is just a couple of meters deep.
Prison Island and the Giant Tortoises.
This historical Island was formerly owned by an Arab and used for the confinement of refractory slaves. Later it was bought by General Matthews who erected a jail in 1893 and which still stands today, hence the name Prison Island. The main attraction of the island these days is to meet the giant tortoises
Stonetown tour.
This is a mainly an historic tour which includes the following sights:
The Old Fort dating back since 1700.
The “House of Wonder“, the People's Palace.
The Mosque at Malindi.
The Catholic and Anglican cathedrals.
The city market located on the site of the old Slave Market.
The National Museum.
Jozani Forest Park and Animal Sanctuary
Is a new project with canoe and oxcart safaris with a animal snanctuary for endangered speicies native to Zanzibar.
Booking notes
We take online payments with all major credit cards and PayPal. We can also recive payments via direct trasnfers in GBP, USD and EUR we will send you full details after you contact with us. Al our booking conditions are on our own website zanzibarvillas.com
Guest comments
Second time we have stayed and now we want to have our own villa too! Leo and Karin, Breda, Holland.
The best villa on the island, peaceful quiet and freedom from others, many a night spent on the veranda and by the BBQ, listening to night sounds and watching the moonrise WoW! John, Preston, UK.
Very beautiful house 5 days of bliss and peace in xmas 2008, kids infront of the Tv and we in the hamocks, kids loved it. Many thanks, The Minner, family, Holland.
“Perfect!”
October 17, 2011
We stayed at Mr Todays in October 2011 for 10 nights
We chose the place initially for its location and the excellent communication I had with Ian Rodger when enquiring.
We were after somewhere that was secluded, private and relaxing with the option to go out in the evenings for drinks and food and this villa gave it all to us.
The accommodation was just perfect and with only 2 of us in the villa we had lots of room but would also be plenty of room if 2 families or 2 couples stay
House swap
'House swap considered'
Owner profile
Ian at home in Africa
About the owner
My name is Ian Rodger I was born in England in 1961. I left on a backpacking trip in 1989 to Africa, My goal was to cross the Sahara from West to East and then from the most northern point of Egypt to the most southern point of South Africa, I did this by hitchhiking and walking and some public transport. After my wanderings through Africa I arrived at my final goal 2 years later. By this time I had fallen in love with Africa and decided to find work and stay longer. I have been investing and developing sustainable projects like Zanzibar villas Ltd ever since. I always work together with local partners in this case Mr. Ali Top. The Villas are real home from home. We have built all our villas with our love for Africa, the atmosphere, sounds, people, bush wildlife and white sandy beaches
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Based on a philosophy of working in harmony with the Paje population and landscape we have fast become a strong economic contributor to the area. We only use local builders, materials and traditional methods to build by. This philosophy is also reflected in the landsite for the villas estate, as we care for and preserve the natural wildlife (such as Dik-diks) and flora.
Zanzibar Villas ltd is developing an exclusive community and investment opportunity in this highly desirable east coast part of the Island. Situated minutes away from one of the most magnificent beaches Zanzibar has to offer. The Villas estate is within easy walking distance of the all village shops, supermarket, bars and restaurants. It is an ideal location to build your dream holiday villa or investment property.
Unique benefits of the property
Specializing in creating private luxury villas we are involved in a unique project here in the sleepy seaside village of Paje to create peaceful, attractive, convenient private residences for those wishing to invest in the beautiful island of Zanzibar.
Set within a green area supporting local wildlife the estate is fully secured and serviced with proper infrastructure including transformer, silent backup generator, water wells satellite TV and wireless Internet. The communal plot has a shared recreation area with a large swimming pool of 14 m x 12m games building and honesty bar, shower/changing rooms and barbecue area.
For booking and further information
Property Ref TZ4
Contact Name:
Ian Rodger
(TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF) +255 777795179
Alternate Contact Details:
(NETHERLANDS) +31 611620255
Owners Website: Click here
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