Bushman's Hideout
About the home
The living room is fully furnished with a large dining table and 6 chairs, 2 large sofas, work bureau and chair, floor lamps, ceiling fans, satellite TV. DVD, Wi-Fi Internet, iPod/ MP3 station. Smaller tables and another dining for 6 people are outside on the terraces
The kitchen is open plan found at the far end of the living area it is very well equipped with service for 6 people, electric hob, toaster, juicer/blender, sandwich maker, electric kettle and microwave/combo oven.
Stock room fitted with storage cupboards and a fridge/freezer. Cleaning equipments, Hoover, iron etc
Both spacious bedrooms have traditional carved king or queen sized Zanzibar four poster beds, mosquito nets, full sized hang and shelved Zanzibar wardrobes, large Zanzibar box used as a safe, bedside tables, African carved chairs, ceiling fans and air conditioning in bedrooms, fans in lounge
Both bedrooms are En suite with and romantic bathrooms, made in local terrazzo is set with a large 2 person’s sunken baths, fitted with a hot and cold running showers with rain shower heads, mirrors, washbasins and toilet
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 10 minutes, 200m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Traditionally built from sand and coral stone walls and mangrove poles, with Cyprus wooden plank floors surrounded by elevated walkways and large verandas all capped by a magnificent Makuti (coconut leaf) roof. The main entrance is across the main veranda and through a traditionally carved Zanzibari door into the very large living room which is beautifully decorated with traditional spears and shields and antique furniture.
Further details outdoors:
In Africa most of the time is spent outside the main veranda which is 10m x 5m with a large dining table and chairs on the side walkways there are 2 hammocks, more chairs and small tables for sitting quietly.
Front garden has your own private bar with 6 stools, BBQ, 2 sun loungers and umbrellas
The garden has a small water hole where the Dik-diks and other antelopes come to drink
The shared swimming pool has a large communal building with dining table for 14 people, large BBQ area, an honesty bar , tables, toilets, changing room, umbrellas and more
Further details
All linen and towels are provided and with maid service every day as you require, she will do your dish washing and clothes too on request.
A house manager is always on call at the property and via mobile telephone
24/7, security guards are present in the grounds and are based at the entrance gate house.
All the conditions and payment details can be found on our website, please see link to our website at the bottom of the advert.
Conditions
See zanzibarvillas website for full details under the 'Send Enquiry' section of this advert.
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The Zanzibar region


Island is approx. 100km in length and 70km in the breadth.
The 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. There are several 1 day and half day activities and tours we offer. We also have a range of longer tours, car hire and transfers.
All our tours leave your villa at a reasonable hour +-7am after breakfast in the morning and we will have you back early afternoon +- 1pm or well before dark for evening dinner at +-6pm!
You can pre-book these tours by e-mailing us direct or via the Zanzibar Villa’s manager Mr. Ali Top at least one day in advance.
All tours are susceptible to the season, the local weather conditions and limited capacity.
Listed below are the main activities we offer but we can also tailor-make anything you like or you can simply hire a car with a driver or a motorbike and do your own thing. An international driving license is required should you wish to drive on Zanzibar.
Spice tour
On the spice tour we travel to the central and western parts of the Island where an abundance of vegetation exists. Depending on the season you may taste, see and smell up to 50 different fruits, spices and plants on the Island whilst visiting plantations.
• This is a half or full day tour
• Inclusive all entry, transfers, guide and lunch packet
• Cost based on Min. 2 persons
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 but also to enjoy the beautiful beach and take advantage of the excellent snorkelling.
• This is a full day tour
• Inclusive all entry, transfers, boat ride, guide and lunch packet?
• Cost based on Min. 2 persons
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.
• Livingstone House gives visitors an insight into Zanzibar’s rich history, including the house in which Freddie Mercury the famous singer with the group “Queen” was born and grew up
• The Mambo Msiige “the imitable thing,”
• The Persian Baths and the Ithnasheri Clinic
• The Old British Consulate
We will have plenty of time also to wander the small back streets in search of antiques and souvenirs such as Tinga-Tinga paintings, Makonde carvings, tie & dye materials, khangas, coffee, coconut liquor, clove oil, Masai jewellery, spices and art. We will end our day with a sundowner on the terrace of the Africa house the place to be at sundown...
• This is a full day tour
• Inclusive all entry’s and guide (Lunch and drinks is at your own expense)
• Cost based on Min. 2 persons
Other tours
Multi day’s tours to our other islands or the mainland, such as Pemba, Misali, Chapwani, Mnemba, Tumbatu or Chumbe, Mombasa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Tanga, can be arranged in advance by e-mailing us direct or via the Zanzibar Villa’s manager Mr. Ali Top at least one day in advance.
The Paje area
Coral reef snorkelling by local canoe
This trip is organized by our local fishermen who are able to take you out from our beach in their wooden dug out canoes. The reef is only a couple of hundred meters away and the snorkelling is just a couple of meters deep. This is a wonderful few hours spent admiring the many coloured corals and fish. A very nice trip for children…
Price fluctuates But is +- USD.15.p.p.
Jozani Forest Sanctuary
Is a zoological collection of the reptiles and other small mammals such as Hyrax and antelope native to Zanzibar set in a small natural forest.
The goal of Jozani Frorest Sanctuary is to have living examples of all the reptiles of Zanzibar. There are now about twenty five species of snake and lizard kept in enclosures putting the animals in their natural habitat. The snake collection includes pythons, a Mozambique spitting cobra, Boomslangs (tree snakes), and a green mamba as well as smaller species. Chameleons, hyrax, small antelopes and monitor lizards are on view as well.
• This is a half day tour
• Inclusive all entry, transfers, guide and lunch packet
Dolphin and whale watching
Common and spinner dolphins and false killer whale may be seen in Zanziabr. For this trip we travel to southern part of the Island, where the dolphin’s can be found, and often we enjoy a dolphin jumping display as they swim alongside the boat. If conditions are right, and we are lucky, we may even get to swim with them.
• Inclusive transfers, boat ride, guide and lunch packet
• This is half or full day Tour
• Cost based on min.2 persons
Jozani forest national park
Jozani forest is the only remaining natural mangrove forest on Unguja / Zanzibar Island and, with it’s rare indigenous Red Colobus monkey, it is a heaven for nature lovers! With a rich variety of bird species and other small wild life we will take a local guide to lead us through the forest and nature trails.
• This is a half day tour
• Inclusive park entry, transfers, guide and lunch packet
• Cost based on Min. 2 persons
Diving and PADI world class diving off Zanzibar and Pemba.
there is a local diving centre. Here we have special rates for our guests who book in advance. Apart from diving all around the island they offer all PADI courses from beginners to masters.
All diving can be tailor-made so please mail us with your wishes and for more information on prices, best times etc
Kits surfing
this has become very popular in last 2 years with 4 excellent centres along the Paje beach. lessons and gear to rent really proffesional avalable at one of the fastest growing hot spots in the world...
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Stonetown: 40 km |
| Ferry: | Stonetown: 50 km |
Most international flights go via Nairobi, Kenya.
Airport, sea port are in Stonetown which are approx 60 km, 1 hour away on tar roads from the villa. Rest of the island and all the sights are never more than a 1 and half hour drive away.
Transfers and car hire can be arranged by us on request.
Activities near Paje
Watersports
Fishing
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Guestbook for Bushman's Hideout
Please also check Trip advisor for latest reviews
"We all wanted to say thank you - we had the most magical time. Your house is beautiful as is Paje and we were so well looked after by both Ali and team, We did not want to leave! We are hoping to come back at some point in the future"
Sally, UK. nov.09
I stayed in "mr. Todays" villa for a month, together with my wife and to friends with a 1,5 year old child. It is a very nice peaceful, private, spacious villa, surrounded by bush and gardens, on a large complex containing 2 villas. We were welcomed in a very pleasant way, by "Ali" the house manager.
Leo & Karin, Holland june .09
My good friend and I stayed here at Bushman's Hideout (one of the Zanzibar villas) for almost a week, in celebration of our successful climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. This was a peaceful, secure, and private hideout, complete with hammock and canopy beds. The main room is wide open and spacious with incredibly high thatched roof. This is a BEAUTIFUL home...
Fenix san fransico usa. July .09
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: American $ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| July - August | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Sep 11 | $ 1540 | 220 | 220 | 6 Nights |
| September - October | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | $ 1330 | 190 | 190 | 3 Nights |
| November - december | 1 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | $ 1050 | 150 | 150 | 6 Nights |
| xmas newyears | 17 Dec 11 | 10 Jan 12 | $ 1540 | 220 | 220 | 6 Nights |
| January - March | 10 Jan 12 | 16 Mar 12 | $ 1050 | 190 | 190 | 3 Nights |
| march - June | 16 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | $ 1050 | 150 | 150 | 3 Nights |
| May | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | $ 850 | 120 | 120 | 3 Nights |
| June | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | $ 1050 | 150 | 150 | 3 Nights |
| July-August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | $ 1540 | 220 | 220 | 6 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We do have the services of a cook for all our villas or at the BBQ area on the Villas estate. The cook works freelance and you will deal with him direct for all your shopping and meal planning he is a very nice honest person and a good cook. This service is only available in advance of arrival the charges would be USD.25, - per meal excluding all materials and shopping
Besides this we do offer regular get together for all our gusts with BBQs at our swimming pool area, you will be notified during your stay.
FURTHER: We offer transfers to all ports and onward destinations, all the tours to all destinations on the island, car- hire, local flights, snorkeling, diving, we have welcome pages, baby cots, kids beds, beach towels and much more, just ask us
The advertisd Villas prices: do not include: your own travel and cancellation insurances, self catering expenses, car rentals, transfers and tours etc and any other points not mentioned in the text or adverts.
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