Sjani and Waldemar exchanged vows on a floating chapel in the middle of a sea-green lagoon surrounded by friends and family who love them to bits. One such friend is Gail who when asked to toast the couple drew her inspiration from everybodies favourite sitcom FRIENDS. You remember the one with the lobster. Phoebe assures Ross that Rachel is meant for him in fact she is his lobster, and she pictures them claw in claw for the rest of their lives. And so the speech went like this!
“So Waldemar and Sjani as chef and restaurateur it is only fitting we use food metaphors – In the Chinese Restaurant that is life, Waldemar you have dipped your hand in the fish tank any number of times, and if we are honest you have even been in for a swim or two, but this time we can say that you have pulled out your lobster!”
So, the two lobsters have epicurean excellence high on their agenda in the most perfect of tropical settings, they had so much fun planning, organizing and executing their own wedding that Sjani has decided to make it her new hobby… it has been so popular that bookings has flooded in and it has become her full time job.
They don’t take the essence of romance in the air for granted. By offering a full wedding planner service, they will ensure that your day is as peaceful and joyous as the occasion deserves and demands. By calling gracefully and heartily on the warmth, hospitality and harmony of Zanzibari culture, they are confident in their own promise to fulfill the day of your own vows in all its sanctity and happiness.
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The Restaurant at Mtoni Marine, situated on a quiet stretch of beach in the gardens of the Sultan’s original summer palace, has a long-standing reputation as being one of East Africa’s finest restaurants. Only five minutes from the hustle and bustle of Zanzibar’s historical Stone Town, we offer the ultimate high-dining experience of classic continental cuisine fused delicately with the legendary local spices for which the island is famous. Dine by candle-light under the stars with your toes in the sand with only the the lilting melodies of our resident Taarab orchestra to smooth the sound of the waves and cool breezes of the Indian Ocean. Marry that with an wine list from South Africa to do justice to every nuance of tastes and flavours, and you know you can trust our guarantee of truly gastronomic satisfaction.
For the more casual dining experience, the Mcheza Sports Café on the beach offers pizzas, pastas and char-grilled specialties. When it’s action you’re after, our 6 satellite TV’s and two big screens will bring the excitement of every sporting event to this most exotic of settings. We even have a TV in the gents, so the boys don’t miss a thing! Mcheza is the perfect place for parents to relax while the kids play on the jungle gym, run around on the beach or go for a swim. This is the closest to a stadium atmosphere you’ll find on a beach, if you’re up for an adrenalin chaser.
And for the less carnivorous amongst you, our ZanSushiBar, the only Sushi bar in town, pays homage to the fruits of the sea, offering fresh Sushi, Sashimi and Saki, putting the ‘fresh’ back into ‘al fresco’.
Mtoni Marine is as relaxed, laid back and comfortable as home. Situated on the west coast, only 5 minutes north of Stone Town and historically located on a private beach.. An ideal location from which to explore Stone Town and the rest of the island, while providing a peaceful retreat from it all.
"Sense the Spice in Style" is our slogan as we touch your senses, whether it be the cuisine from our acclaimed The Restaurant, the jasmine on your bed or the aromatherapy oils we use in our local spa banda...
Mtoni Marine is located between two very important historical sites namely Maruhubi Palace ruins and on the other side the Mtoni Palace Ruins.
Our neighboring Mtoni Palace Ruins is recently undergoing a conservation project and it is possible to enter the ruins from the beach to start our historical trail leading you through the palace of the first Sultan of Zanzibar and the beautiful botanic gardens.
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