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Flame Tree Cottages is a small beach hotel with an aura of tranquillity and a feeling of spaciousness with its lush tropical garden lined with Coconut palms, Frangipani and Banana trees. Short steps at the front lead to the beach and to the turquoise blue sea of the Indian Ocean.
The Zanzibar Yoga Retreats are hosted at Flame Tree Cottages which is a hotel visited by tourists of all kinds, not only yoga practitioners. It is situated in Nungwi on the northern tip of the island, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. It faces west for perfect sighting of the setting sun. To watch the sunset with the traditional 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 has individually styled cottages with spacious rooms and large verandas. Breakfast is usually served on your own cottage veranda. All rooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioners, ceiling fans and refrigerator. Some cottages have a sitting room.
Relax in a hammock with a good book or sunbathe in the area facing the turquoise blue ocean and white beach or lounge around the swimming pool in the garden.
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 ‘dhow’ (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, around the swimming pool.
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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.
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Flame Tree Cottages is situated on the North Western side of the Nungwi Peninsula on the North Coast of Zanzibar. It is an hour 15 min drive from the Airport and Stone Town. Nungwi is ideally situated for swimming and diving and you can see the most spectacular sunsets on this side of the island.
Sunset yoga classes takes place on the 'Roof-Top-Studio' overlooking the ocean with the most spectacular sunsets. The music comes courtesy of the waves lapping up on the beach.
Morning Yoga classes takes place in 'Under-the-Tree' Yoga Pavillion with a beautiful seaview.
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. Becuase I am based in Nungwi you can enjoy the privilege of booking a yoga holiday whenever suits you best through out the year.
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Activities
You can take part in various activities such as sunset sailing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking and deep sea fishing. Nungwi has many Dive Centres offering diving experience for the qualified and novice. Enjoy a panoramic view of Nungwi through parasailing. There is a natural aquarium and turtle sanctuary nearby which is worth a visit. You can also visit 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 Zanzibar can also organise a diving package included in the Yoga Holiday Package on request.
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