FUNDU LAGOON 14 designer tents  Exceptional diving Snorkelling trips to Mesali Island Dhow sunset cruises & canoe safaris

Only 32 kilometres (20 miles) off the mainland of Tanzania, in crystal-clear turquoise waters, is the secretive island of Pemba. Fundu Lagoon is situated on the southwestern coast of Pemba Island and is only accessible by boat. It is nestled into the secluded, untouched coastline of the Wambaa Peninsula and boasts one kilometre (0.6 miles) of private, white sandy beach.

The 14 designer tents are set under makuti roofs on wooden decks. Each has an en suite shower, w.c and basin with standing fans, desk and wardrobe. The tented rooms are connected to the main buildings by sand walkways. A number of the tents are situated along the beachfront and the remaining 10 on the hillside, all with superb views of the bay. Furnishings are stylish yet simple and are made from natural, local materials. One of the units is a beach suite with its own private deck and plunge pool.

Snorkelling trips to Mesali Island, dhow sunset cruises and canoe safaris through the mangroves are available at no extra charge, yet are subject to availability. Pemba is listed as one of the top diving locations in the world and Fundu has a fully equipped dive centre and a fully rigged deep-sea fishing boat for charter. Activities subject to additional cost include scuba diving, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Fundu has excellent bird life including several species only found on Pemba.