Flame Tree Cottages

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Zanzibar - North

Flame Tree Cottages is situated on the northern most tip of Zanzibar along the beautiful turquoise coastline of Nungwi.

From: $60 pp Bed and Breakfast.
From: £37 pp Bed and Breakfast.

Overview

Flame Tree Cottages is situated on the northern most tip of Zanzibar along the beautiful turquoise coastline of Nungwi. It is set around a small tropical garden that is home to a number of exotic trees and local wildlife. Flame Tree Cottages are not far from the local village and many good restaurants can be found a short walk along the beach.

Accommodation

All fourteen rooms at Flame Tree have air conditioning, refrigerator, ceiling fans and en-suite facilities. Each room comes furnished with a mosquito netted bed, desk, wardrobe and draws. Double rooms have their own private verandas, and some even have their own living room. Each has their own kitchen facility for those wishing to self cater.

Facilities

The swimming in the sea is excellent here, being much less affected by the large tidal movement which affects the beaches found all the way down the East Coast. The helpful on site management couple and owners will be more than happy to arrange any number of trips and tours for you, and this is a great location for relaxing, as the busier and noisier nungwi centre is a good 15 minutes walk along the beach to the left of the resort.

We are also pleased to have discovered that Flame Tree Cottages now hosts "Yoga Zanzibar", with regular morning and evening classes and retreats run by an excellent teacher. You can also book in for a week or 10 day intensive yoga retreat holiday, staying at Flame Tree and practising Yoga twice a day, coupled with other exercises and learning. We have to say, this is a perfect spot to promote harmony of body and mind, to de-stress, and to totally unwind!

Other activities

Flame Tree Cottages is just a short boat trip away from the Mnemba Atoll making it a good spot for those wishing to snorkel or dive along the reef.

Snorkelling trips are one of many trips organised by the resort. Others include sailing on the hotel's own traditional dhow, fishing and dolphin spotting. Trips can also be arranged to visit the local school in Nungwi.

Breakfast is personally served each morning to guests on their own private verandas.

Our opinion

The cottages are basic, but are clean, comfortable and kept beautifully cool. The staff are all well spoken, friendly and helpful. The food is of a high standard and the service is excellent. Flame Tree is located in a great position for those seeking to soak up local culture in the village nearby.

All in all we think that this resort offers excellent value for money and can thoroughly recommend it.

We have just visited this resort again, (in early December 2010), and are pleased to report that the quality of service, facilities and rooms continues to be excellent, and certainly offers one of the absolute best value for money accommodation options in Nungwi, and even across much of the rest of the island. The rooms are large and well equipped, offering the same facilities you expect to find at hotels twice the price. Give them a call and come here to try the Yoga even if you don't stay at Flame Tree!

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