Description
Ras Nungwi is an attractive beach lodge with 32 thatched rooms and chalets on a superb white sand beach. The rooms are simple but stylish with Zanzibari four-poster beds. There is a fully equipped water sports centre, including a PADI diving school which arranges trips to nearby Mnemba atoll every other day. The atmosphere is laid-back and the hotel offers good value for money.
The hotel makes use of ancient local building traditions to create a contemporary architectural space from natural materials. All main structures are open-air; makuti-thatched ceilings arch high overhead, allowing all to luxuriate in the space, light and atmosphere that this unique location affords.
The myriad pathways at Ras Nungwi are shaded by elegant palms, creating soft sun-dappled walkways between beach and banda, balcony and bar. The hotel's deck-levelswimming pool is lined with glass mosaic tiles in shades of blue, and commands stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
Interiors are beautifully decorated in ethnic style, with inspired use of local fabrics such as khangas, kikois and kitenges. These cloths form an elegant theme of cushioned comfort through the many secluded lounging areas, inside and out.
Guide price
£2,380 Per person
£2,380 Guide price is per person based on two sharing in a Superior Chalet with a sea view for 7 nights on a half board basis, and includes flights, air taxes and transfers.
Accommodation
All 32 rooms are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous decor, and all have balconies, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, hair-dryers, electronic safes and en suite facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities.
Ras Nungwi also has a beautiful Ocean Suite. This enormous and very private detached suite of over 200 square metres is entirely self-contained in verdant gardens, with its own plunge pool and spacious living areas.
Childcare
Although there are not specific childcare facilities, children are most welcome at Ras Nungwi, where food and meal times can easily be tailored to suit the younger guests. Babysitting can be arranged for those that require it.
Facilities
Ras Nungwi has it's own spa with a range of wonderfully relaxing massages and beauty treatments. There is a communual swimming pool and games room plus the Ocean suite has it's own private pool.
Activities
Activities include numerous water sports including scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snorkling, wind-surfing, kayaking and traditional dhow cruises. Guests can use the hotel’s tennis court or take a visit to the local village or further afield and biking is available along the beach. For the ultimate in self-indulgence, the Peponi Spa features a collection of sublime treatments.
When to travel
Tanzania is a large country, with a varied climate. Generally, the long rains run from March to May - the temperature is warm and the humidity is high. June to October is the long dry season, and the short rains are in November and December, much lighter than the long rains. January and February are again dry (the short dry season) so this is another good time to visit.
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Location and directions
Nungwi Beach, North Coast Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nungwi Beach, North Coast Zanzibar, Tanzania
How to get there
9.5hr international flight to Dar es Salaam followed by a 20min domestic flight to Zanzibar, then 1hr by road to Nungwi Beach.
