Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages is a small 16 room beach hotel in a private garden. It is situated at the quiet end of the North West Nungwi tourist area, which boasts some of the nicest beaches in Zanzibar. It faces west for perfect sighting of the setting sun. To watch the sunset with the traditional sailing fishing dhows sailing out to the fishing ground or coming back with their catch in the foreground is magical.

Flame Tree Cottages is within a close walk to numerous restaurants and bars. It is a low-density development of individually styled cottages with spacious rooms with large verandas. Breakfast is usually served on your own cottage veranda.

Some cottages have a sitting room and a few have a small kitchen, ideal for families or couples who may wish for occasional self-catering. The management is prepared to assist on purchases. There is a daily surcharge for self-catering allowing flexibility for this option.

The Hotel has an aura of tranquillity and a feeling of spaciousness in its large garden. The service is friendly and personal but without being intrusive.

The Hotel and gardens are private to ensure the guests have maximum seclusion and privacy whilst sunbathing or lounging on a hammock. Short steps at the front lead to the beach and to the turquoise and blue sea of the Indian Ocean.

The tropical garden has a mixture of Coconut palms, Casuarinas trees, Frangipani trees Banana trees and flower-beds full of colourful plants set amidst the lawns. The Garden view rooms enjoy a country atmosphere with bird song.

An in-house ‘mashua’ (traditional wooden boat) takes people for fishing. Snorkeling and sunset sails. For trips to Mnemba Island a picnic lunch is provided.

Hammocks and loungers are distributed at the sun bathing area facing the beach as well as in the garden.

Dining at Flame Tree Cottages

Dining at Flame Tree Cottages is mainly for residents. Our chef prepares meals to order and dinner is served at candle lit tables set close to the sea. The menu is a mixture of international and local cuisine, of Lobster, Prawns, Crab and varieties of fish dishes. In addition the menu offers chicken meats and vegetarian dishes. Nungwi being a fishing village; the fish served is locally obtained.

Snacks are available throughout the day and can be taken either on the cottage veranda or by the sunbathing area.

Location

Flame Tree Cottages is situated on the North Western side of the Nungwi Peninsula on the North Coast of Zanzibar. It is an hour’s drive from the Airport and the main Zanzibar Town commonly referred as “Stone Town”. It is close to the boat building and fishing village of Nungwi where visitors can watch boat building that has not changed for centuries; using traditional tools and methods

Yoga at Flame Tree Cottages

Enjoy the luxury and exclusivity of booking a private or small group yoga holiday. This allows for personal attention and adjustments during the yoga sessions and tailor made yoga sessions according to your needs. Since I am based in Nungwi you can enjoy the privilege of booking a yoga holiday whenever suits you best through out the year. We do the yoga on the cottage’s veranda in the morning and late afternoon on top of the roof-top overlooking the ocean with the most spectacular sunsets.

Activities

Activities centre on the sea. Sailing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing, both deep sea and inshore reef. There is a turtle sanctuary nearby which is worth a visit. An in-house boat, capacity 20 persons, caters for most activities. Yoga Zanzibar can also organise a diving package included in the Yoga Holiday Package on request.

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