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The Manta Resort

Pemba Island, Tanzania

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The Manta Resort

PROPERTY FACILITIES

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Wi-Fi

Library

Eco-Friendly

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Airport Transfer

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Luxury

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Is the The Manta Resort for Me?

Pemba is a remote island off the east coast of Africa and probably as far away from civilisation as you might ever find yourselves.

The Manta Resort offers something different from most tropical islands — it’s not about five-star luxury.

If it’s serenity, close encounters with nature and a family of staff you crave, The Manta Resort is the place for you.

Switch off the noisy, polluted electronic world and enter a completely different one, not as a tourist, but as a guest with simple needs: sunshine, fresh air, natural food, a comfortable bed and friendly company.

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The Manta Resort Rooms

The The Manta Resort has 16 rooms. Select a room for more details.

The Underwater Room

THREE LEVELS

The landing deck, at sea level, has a lounge area and bathroom facility.

A ladder leads up to the roof which has a lounging area – for sun worshipping by day and by night you can lie back in the starlight and wonder at the extraordinary clarity of the stars, planets and above all, the edge of our own galaxy – the wonderful Milky Way – all seen without any light pollution.

Sleep under the stars to the soft murmuring of the sea.

THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DEGREES

Then downstairs – the magical feeling of lying on a soft double bed surrounded by panes of glass affording almost 360 degrees viewing – watching the shoals of reef fish and exquisite, often rarely seen individuals visiting your windows.

Some have taken up residence around the room, which affords them some protection from predation.

For instance, three bat fish and a trumpet fish called Nick who is always swimming around and seemingly looking in!

UNDERWATER SPOTLIGHTS

By night, the underwater spotlights beneath each window around the room attract the shyer and more unusual, for instance squid.

Coral is already establishing itself on the anchoring lines and around the underwater structure.

Octopus and even spanish dancers have been seen attaching themselves to the glass panes.

The reef inhabitants can simply not resist attraction, which makes for exciting watching and a truly unique experience!

HOW IT WORKS

Your journey will start by boarding a traditionally crafted wooden boat to take you out to the underwater room.

The room lies approximately 250m from the shore, about a 2min boat ride over the crystal clear waters of the Manta house reef.

On arrival at the room, along with your service fundi and boat captain, you will get shown the ins and outs of your private floating island.

We will then leave you alone to enjoy your new surroundings.

Once settled in, a light tropical lunch with cold drinks will be ready for you to enjoy at your leisure.

A kayak, snorkel and fins will be provided.

The underwater room lies in what we call the blue hole, which has some fantastic coral heads and an abundance of marine life.

After having sundowners on your preferred deck, dinner will be served at a pre-arranged time decided by you and your fundi.

After dinner you will be left to yourselves.

Breakfast will be served at a pre-arranged time.

When arranging your meal times your dietary requirements and meal options can be discussed too.

Check out time from the room is at 11:00.

FACILITIES

A mobile phone will be provided with the contact numbers required should you need assistance with anything.

The underwater room security guard will be anchored to a buoy not far off from the room.

The bathroom facilities include an open-air fresh water shower, a fully-functioning advanced marine toilet system that is eco-friendly, and a small hand-wash basin.

We will provide all necessary environmentally friendly, biodegradable shower products.

A fully-stocked bar fridge is there for your convenience.

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Air Conditioning

Mosquito Net

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Activities offered by The Manta Resort

Activities on site

Bird Watching

Cycling

Fishing

Activities off site

Scuba Diving

Cultural Tour

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Diving

The diving around Pemba Island, Zanzibar is nothing else but breathtaking.

The untouched coral reefs surrounding the entire island make Pemba one of the top dive sites in the world.

Pemba, Tanzania is the perfect place to start your dive adventure with one of the healthiest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, a water temperature averaging at 26ºC and the best visibility of East Africa of 30-40 meters almost every day!

Sandbank Excursion

At low tide, a sandbank protrudes to offer a walk on the purest white coral sand.

The perfect beach to relax on surrounded by azure blue waters.

The excursion relies heavily on the tides, currents, and weather conditions and is not always possible.

This will require some planning between you and the resort management, all excursions are booked and paid for at the resort.

A cooler box of fruits and refreshments is brought along.

This is a 15 minute boat ride from the resort on the most northern point of Pemba Island.

$35 per person with boat.

$25 per person with Ngalawa.

Spice Farm and Rainforest Tour

The Zanzibar islands are known as the ‘spice islands’, with 70% of the world’s cloves coming from Pemba.

A visit to the spice farm will have you experiencing the true tastes and smells of Pemba Island.

This is followed by a walk through the Ngezi Rainforest for about 45 minutes.

A protected reserve home to endemic bird species, vervet and black colobus monkeys, the forest ranger will also point out all the protected fauna and flora.

Cost $60 per person.

All excursions are booked and paid for at the resort.

Lighthouse Walk

This walk takes approx 20 mins.

You will be accompanied by your service-fundi.

No charge except for a $5 dollar entrance if you wish to climb the lighthouse and get the tour by the operator in charge.

All excursions are booked and paid for at the resort.

Ngalawa Sunset Cruise

A Ngalawa is a traditional sailing vessel used by fishermen on the island.

Leaving from the beach at around 5:00 pm, you will cruise along the shoreline over the reefs enjoying the sunset, the thrill of the sail and a refreshment.

$25 dollars per person booked at the resort and paid directly to the local fishing captain.

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