Ras Nungwi

Destination

North Coast

Ras Nungwi is located in one of the best locations and arguably one of the most unspoilt pristine beaches in the northern point of Zanzibar Island, protected by a coral reef is where you will find Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel which offers true bare foot luxury for those seeking relaxation and absolute peace in a beautiful environment with a real taste of paradise. Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is one of the few places in Zanzibar which has managed to fill in the middle ground between being a small beach lodge and a larger beach resort while still offering the highest standards of accommodation in a glorious natural paradise. Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel landscaped lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and most unspoilt beaches on the island, and the nearby coral reef yields a beautiful lagoon. When the low tide is in, it reveals sparkling white coral sand bars and rock pools teeming with marine life, Added to this is the relaxed atmosphere at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, which is accentuated by its tastefully decorated Interiors in ethnic style, with effective use of local fabrics such as khangas, kikois and kitenges that only these cloths cud have been used to form such an elegant theme of cushioned comfort through the variety of lounging areas located in different parts of the hotel to ensure that privacy is always available to you. More Zanzibar Holiday Packages More Zanzibar December Specials

Ras Nungwi Amenities

Two restaurants Beach bar Full watersports centre Big game fishing facilities Full PADI certified dive school Swimming pool (the only one on this side of the island) Games room with table tennis, darts, board games (including Bau) Television room Telephone facilities Air-conditioner and fans Mosquito nets Superior deluxe chalets and the ocean suite have music centres and mini-bars No televisions or telephones in room Transfers between Nungwi and Stone Town Laundry service No room service

Directions To Ras Nungwi

Ras Nungwi is situated on the northeastern side of the Nungwi peninsular, just less than 2km from the lighthouse on the northern tip of Zanzibar.

Area Attractions

Accomodation at Ras Nungwi Beach Resort Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel has been designed and built to the greatest of standards and attention to detail, while still making use of the ancient local building traditions. Ras Nungwi offers its guests accommodation in 32 chalets which have been positioned to maximise the most of the panoramic sea views, cool island breezes and the sound of the ocean rounding off a relaxing day in paradise. The rooms are divided into their Lodge Rooms, Superior Chalet and Superior Deluxe Chalet working their way down to the beach with the Lodge rooms being the furthest away and the Superior Deluxe Chalet being the closest. The Lodge Rooms are the furthest away, located towards the rear of the property and provide views over the landscaped tropical gardens from your own private veranda. The Superior Chalet Rooms are closer to the beach, with two rooms being built in each bungalow and provide the extra luxury of a mini bar fridge in the room as well as offering views over the azure waters of the Indian Ocean from your own veranda. The Superior Deluxe Chalet Rooms are furnished to the highest of standards and also provide the extra luxury of a mini bar fridge as well as a CD player in the room. These rooms provide the best uninterrupted views over the beach and the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. All rooms have been tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous décor, mosquito nets, verandas, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hair dryers, electronic safes and en suite bathroom facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities. The newly built Ocean Suite is by far the most luxurious room and provides undiluted luxury in this tropical paradise. It is located to one side of the property, offering more privacy and seclusion in over a 140 square meters of luxury. The Ocean Suite provides its guests with a private patio with plunge pool, bedroom, lounge and en suite bathroom facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities. Dining at Ras Nungwi Beach Resort Where better to enjoy gourmet evenings under the stars than on the fabled island of spice. Ras Nungwi Beach Resort Chefs relish the task of preparing elegant and appetising menus from an abundance of local ingredients, including fresh coconut and aromatic spices, to prepare the finest array of seafood and plenty of heavenly tropical fruits, offering you a true fine dining experience, that has made Ras Nungwi Beach Resort renowned for its excellent cuisine. Breakfasts are traditionally centred around the variety of freshly prepared pastries and local fruits, and there's plenty to choose from. An abundance of mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple and passion fruit amongst many others. Lunches are light and appetizing, and dinners are seasonally characterized by huge buffets and fresh fish barbecues in their open air restaurant. From calamari and coconut curries to freshly grilled line fish, they'll keep your taste buds alive whilst ensuring a healthy diet. Kitchen supplies are bought from the markets on a daily basis, ensuring you only get served the freshes tasting dishes everyday. Ras Nungwi Beach Resort Attractions The proximity and variety of the surrounding reefs makes Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel the perfect diving destination, and the hotel has an on site fully equipped PADI Gold Palm 5 Star dive centre. Dive adventures are available for all experience levels including beginners who can be trained to full PADI certification by their resident instructors. Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel also offers a wide range of other water sports that is available to their guests, as well as well as being one of the few operators in Zanzibar to have professional game fishing facilities, and situated in close proximity to some of Africa's best deep sea fishing grounds it makes them the perfect choice to fish it’s big game fish that cruise the 1000 meter Pemba Channel making this a fisherman’s paradise. Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel boats on offer vary according to the time of year, but are all large, twin screw craft, equipped to the highest international safety standards. They also all have the latest technology, with GPS navigational aids, colour echo sounders and fish finders. Alternatively you could relax by the deck level swimming pool that is lined with glass mosaic tiles in shades of blue, and commands stunning views of the Indian Ocean or lie on the beach soaking up the equatorial sun or swimming in the temperate sea water. Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offers it’s guests 2 restaurants, bar, entertainment room with pool, table tennis, darts and board games, television room, telephone service, laundry service. Ras Nungwi Beach Resort Activities: • Excellent diving close to Mnemba Atoll • Go snorkelling, water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, dhow cruises and deep-sea fishing • Hire mountain bikes and explore the island • Visit the hotel masseuse for a relaxing massage • Take a trip to the natural Mnarani Aquarium near the lighthouse to see marine turtles or visit Nungwi Village, to see traditional dhows being built • The hotel offers excursions to the surrounding areas, including Stone Town, Spice plantations and Jozani Forest.