Mapenzi Beach Club is located an hour from the airport on the east coast of Zanzibar. This first-class resort is set in a tropical paradise of swaying palms and bright bougainvillea trees. 87 charming bungalows, each decorated with traditional East Africa décor and a large veranda, offer lovely views of the ocean. Two restaurants and three bars to choose from as well as diving, windsurfing and other beach activities are offered here.