Volunteers for our project giving pre-school teaching and community assistance in Zanzibar are in for a treat with our new accommodation at The Grand Bungalows, Jambiani.

This is a very popular project (not surprising given the beauty and mystique of Zanzibar) and the old accommodation was full to bursting. The solution was a move just down the road to the new, more spacious bungalows you can see in the background of this shot.

If any enticement was needed, this is the back yard where our volunteers eat breakfast. Looks good, doesn’t it! The sea is literally on your doorstep.

Rooms are furnished with comfortable bunk beds and you will usually room with 2 or 3 others. There are en suite bathrooms but we have to admit that a particularity of Zanzibar is that there is no hot water for showers – there never is but it’s not a problem in these temperatures!

Mosquito nets and ceiling fans are provided for your comfort. although you may wish to sleep outside on beach recliners on really hot evenings. The night skies are something to see too!

Almost everything here is done for you. Our chef cooks for you, house keeping and laundry is done for you, bedding is provided, the only thing we suggest you bring is a towel.

Sounds more like a luxury holiday than African volunteering but never fear, we will be making you work for your keep! Not a bad place to get out of bed though, or to return to after a busy day, is it.

The Grand Bungalows is already almost full until the end of March and demand shows no signs of slowing down. If helping teach and assisting with important community projects appeals to you please check details here and get in touch soon.