Firstly, we are NOT an airconditioned, tiled, 5 star (or 4 or 3, for that matter) resort with all those 'package tour hotel' with all the unnecessary luxuries! What you CAN expect is an eco friendly resort on a remote, tropical coast in Northern Tanzania, where we provide roomy comfort, good warm service, tasty wholesome meals, cold drinks, good value all at a very reasonable price.

1. You have had enough of Zanzibar, Diani and such places, being one of countless on the beach, each having your turn to be harassed by touts... 2. Being bombarded with rubbish trinkets, shells, boat trips, good deals, etc does not spell 'vacation' to you... 3. You understand that our remoteness is pure, simple and unique... 4. You don't mind the spring high tide almost lapping onto your verhanda... 5. You know that there are fresh, tasty meals with no real bother what time you arrive for breakfast... 6. Having tea or coffee with the mornings' sun rays, soothed by fresh sea breezes while being serenaded by scores of birds appeals to you... 7. Where you can switch off your other life totally, and just chill, in a special place, in natures gardens where we have no need of manicured landscaping... 8. Snorkel or swim when you please, or choose your own little beach... 9. Exploring the unique coastal forests, mangroves, secluded beaches, rock pools, reefs, saltwater flats, etc, to keep you busy... 10. The new tarred road, ( heaven for us compared to what it was!), no ferry, and plenty of ways to get to Tanga easily makes it a breeze to get here! Oh and we do aim to make it a truly memorable break for you and the family!

Well only if you're boring! There is so much to do, but most folks with busy plans when they arrive, end up 'chilling' alot more than they had expected! This is an enchanting place to be, and you will succumb to its laid back charm!

You don't need to go anywhere! We have great snorkeling at both high and low tide right around the lodge. This includes amazing unique live coral amongst the mangroves! Most folks however also head out to the outer reefs and sand island about 10km offshore.

We prefer you to bring your own, but we do have a few sets for hire.

No we strongly discourage this. The reason you don't see shells on other beaches is 'coz they have ended up elsewhere gathering dust. We simply cannot allow this to happen here.

Yes we have a fresh water pool. 9x5m wide and 1,2m at the shallow end. We have no lifeguard so young children need to be overseen.

We have 2 dhows (both with back up outboard motors and fiber glassed outer skin). we also have a few kayaks, including specialized fishing kayaks from South Africa. A deep sea fishing boat as well as a traditional ngallau.

We try hard to make everyone comfortable, and as long as we have advance warning we will do everything possible to cater for all.

Yes, due to our power system, most of our ice is made in Tanga and transported out, its therefore expensive so we do not offer bulk ice for coolboxes etc, but certainly is freely available for drinks.

We are a far cry from the Serengeti, however we are privileged to have pristine coastal forest which has its own specialties. We are still completing checklists, however we do have bushbuck, suni, sykes and vervet monkeys, bushpig and squirrels including the endemic giant squirrel, bush babies (nightapes or galago) which may well keep you up at night! We also have great birding with some hard to find species. Every imaginable type of crab, mangrove, hermit, big small colourful you name it, will keep you well entertained!

No! We are not on the national grid (thankfully - as we do have lights 24/7!), rather we produce our own power, which is stored in a battery bank, and supplied through inverters. Hence power for unnecessary luxuries is not available. Our rooms are open and invite in the fresh sea breezes, typically nature does the A/C for us!

We take major currencies and obviously TShs, our prices are in USD and current exchanges used. We do have a credit card facility for VISA and MASTERCARD.

Tanga has several, most banks have machines.

This happens frequently, and we obviously make every effort to accommodate you!

No, on both counts, we are remote and hence we offer only full board accommodation. Since the new road is going in between Tanga and Mombasa this may change, however for the foreseeable future we are uniquely alone!

No, you may have the odd fisherman to chat to or who may offer you some of his catch...We strongly object to anyone selling shells or other such sea creatures which belong in the sea!

We have made it as safe as possible, we have Masai askaris day and night. Each room, has a lockable store where you can safely keep your belongings while you are out exploring.

At this point we do not, however it is definately something we wish to pursue.

Yes certainly and we encourage it. The Swahili have a very laid back lifestyle, and often have weddings or other occasions where they mostly enjoy having outsiders. They are however conservative Muslims and therefore we need to observe their customs, for instance, ladies need to cover up before entering the villages and ask before taking photos.

At this time if you are entering from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda you will need a yellow fever certificate, or you will be injected at the border. Check before leaving home.

Yes, it's not only suitable its a paradise for them! As an adult you will be jealous your folks did not find a vacation spot like it!! Obviously being on the ocean they will need supervision.

Yes we do, wifi is on 24/7 and cell phones useable from most areas around the lodge.

We certainly have no control over either... wish we did, however they are a fact of life and with us on their appointed seasonal passages... We have two main seasons the 'Kusi' (south trades) and the 'kaskasi' (north trades). the Kusi starts soon after the rainy season may/June and runs through to Nov/Dec when it changes to the Kaskasi with winds coming in from the north, this is the better fishing season! Temperatures are generally warm, shouldn't need a jumper most of the year... (mid 20's - mid 30's C), it heats up before the main rains in Jan-March, and humidity too can be a factor most of the year, up to 90%. As for bugs... well yes we do have some mosquitoes and other critters, but thankfully they are minimal considering where we are at! The biggest annoyance coming from grass mosquitoes which are around before dusk but leave as it darkens. Often the fire flies will magically light up, creating natures own fire work display, sometimes in and around your mosquito net..

Yes, luckily bad jelly fish are very uncommon, coming through occasionally. The worst being the Blue Bottles (Portuguese man of war). We do have lion fish and scorpion fish, however again they are rare, especially the scorpion fish. Sharks are not as issue. Rays are also present however however easily avoidable. Our biggest problem are the sea urchins which are thick in the deeper water away from the beaches around the mess and room area, where there are none.

In km terms we are approximately 130km, and about 3-4 hours depending on the ferry in Mombasa and the border posts. This road is tar from Mombasa to the border at Lunga Lunga, the border is easy, on through the Tanzanian border, Horohoro, and we are a further 35km from there. The Tanzanian portion is almost completed to splendid new black top!

We are exactly 48km from Tanga town, the road is nearing completion to good black top which should make the trip 30-40 mins, depending how many speed bumps they will put in! We also offer a dhow ride to and from Tanga taking 2-3 hrs, this is a great way to start your holiday! Tanga is serviced by planes from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar(twice daily), and a single daily flight to and from Arusha (all on Coastal Aviation). We also have many buses too, from all regional centers descending on Tanga, the buses from Mombasa will drop you off at our turn off, where a vehicle will be waiting (prior arrangement necessary).

No we do not have fuel for anyone, and you should arrive with enough fuel to get you back south to Tanga or north to Ukunda in Kenya. No doubt with the new road, new fuel stops will blossom...

Yes we have a full bar with cold drinks to suit most folks! If there is anything you prefer out of the ordinary, please ask if we have. We prefer you DO NOT bring your own poison.

No we do not! We only accept day visitors by prearrangement for lunch.