Rooms
There are 11 spacious (they’re enormous) timber cabins which are set on stilts. These Sea Front Cottages are situated at the front of the property and are all similar in design. The front section of the rooms is open, providing awesome views of the ocean and allowing the breeze to flow in on those hot tropical island Days. It’s an immense relief, especially on humid nights.

The décor is rather plain and simple, but the rooms are very comfortable. They have the convenience of en-suite bathrooms with hot water (not common in such a remote location) and mosquito nets. Room service is even available on special request. One of the Sea Front Cottages is a honeymoon suite with a larger interior, lounge area and a Jacuzzi – a real treat for newly-weds.

There are also 2 Garden Rooms at the back of the property which are suitable for families as they consist of 2 blocks of 2 rooms with interconnecting doors. They are also ideal for divers who prefer to spend more money on diving than accommodation. These rooms have their own private hot water showers, just as the Sea Front Cottages, but aren’t quite as attractive, as they don’t have a view.

Fact Sheet
Location: Manta Reef Lodge is situated along a beach called Panga ya Watoro on the Kigomasha Peninsula (also called Ras Kigomasha) in northern Pemba. It’s a two-hour drive from Pemba airport, situated near Chake Chake.

General facilities:
• A restaurant and bar
• Television lounge
• Entertainment area with table tennis and a pool table
• Full PADI-affiliated dive centre and snorkeling equipment

Room facilities:
• En-suite bathroom
• Open-plan construction to allow breeze in (no air-conditioners)
• Twin or double beds
• Mosquito nets

Activities:
• There’s great diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing.
• Explore the Ngesi Forest (look out for the occasional sighting of the endemic Pemba flying fox, marsh mongoose, Pemba vervet monkey, blue duiker, Java civet cat and red Colobus monkey).
• Go sailing in a traditional outrigger canoe with a local fisherman.
• Spend the Day marooned on a deserted sandbank.

Services:
• Room service
• Laundry service

Open: All year round