The Manta Resort is a stunning, friendly hideway tucked away on Pemba Island - even the drive to get there is outstanding.
Located on the north coast of Pemba island, this resort is a tranquil hideaway set on an idyllic white sand beach.
There is accommodation for up to 40 guests in a variety of room categories. Built with local materials and furnished with traditional décor the standard rooms are set amongst the tropical gardens and feature a four poster bed, part open en-suite bathroom and furnished verandah. They are fan cooled. There are four superior rooms set up as pairs (one with inter-connecting door). They are also open plan with a four poster bed and en-suite bathroom and large furnished terrace. The superior rooms feature air-conditioning and have part sea views. The six sea front luxury villas offer stunning views and privacy. The open plan room centres around a large king size bed. They have an en-suite bathroom and a secluded sun terrace overlooking the ocean. All rooms have mosquito nets.
Why not treat yourself to a stay in the underwater room. A private floating island with your bedroom four meters below the surface. It is yours to enjoy while sunbathing and stargazing on the top deck, lounging and dining on the water deck and sleeping surrounded by a tropical marine environment. Extra nights in the underwater room can be added on to any accommodation and dive package.
The lodge is centred around a large, open plan relaxation area which includes a swimming pool. WiFi internet access is available in the lounge area. Your stay here is all inclusive, including laundry, one spa treatment day at the Kipepeo Spa, all drinks and sumptuous meals served on the verandah of the main building or sometimes on the beach. Activities at the resort include snorkelling, dhow cruises and guided walks in the Ngezi rainforest.
Transfer to the resort is by road. An hour of which is on tarmac, and the last half hour on local roads which can be a little bumpy. The resort is closed annually from April until early June.
The dive centre offers a wide range of courses, as is daily boat diving. The diving around Pemba is breathtaking. The untouched coral reefs surrounding the entire island make Pemba one of the top dive sites in the world. This is the perfect place to start your diving adventure with one of the healthiest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, a water temperature averaging at 26C and the best visibility of East Africa of 30-40 metres almost every day. Characterised by a mix of drift and pinnacle diving, majestic clear blue water drop-offs and pristine, shallow reefs of lush hard and soft coral gardens, the sea is alive with a spectacular myriad of marine life including large pelagic species. Visit January to April and expect plenty of devil and eagle rays.
The most northerly of Tanzania’s offshore islands, Pemba island is still relatively unexplored and tourism is still in its infancy, making it a perfect time to visit. Divers can enjoy untouched reefs and some of the Indian Ocean’s healthiest corals. Find Out More about {acc:title}
