An anchorage on the spice coast
Time keeps
a slower tide here.
A small house of stone and thatch above the sand on Zanzibar's north-east coast — run at the pace of the water outside.
02 The house logbook
We plan the day
around the water,
not the clock.
Zanzibar's coast runs on two calendars — the monsoon winds and the tides. We plan the day around the water, not the clock.
Season
Kaskazi
Months
Dec – Mar
Sea
Calm seas, clear water, best visibility for diving. Warm and dry.
Season
Masika
Months
Apr – May
Sea
Long rains. The house quiets down. Low season rates, empty beaches.
Season
Kusi
Months
Jun – Oct
Sea
Steady trade winds from the south-east. Best for kite surfing.
Season
Vuli
Months
Nov
Sea
Short rains, warm and quiet. The house at its most still.