Ras Kutani Lodge: Indian Ocean Coast, Tanzania Safari

Lodge’s Quick Facts:

Ras Kutani lodge is set on a crescent of white sandy beach, about only 35 kilometres South of the port of Dar es Salaam offering the perfect hideaway, far from the madding crowd. The setting ensures that feeling of being on one's own tropical island where the lodge is flanked by a fresh water lagoon abutting onto a coastal forest, which spills to the edge of the unspoilt and undeveloped beach. The lodge is an idyllic beach getaway located on the tranquil Indian Ocean, home to a scattered, well-appointed cluster of bandas, peace and tranquillity is assured. Long stretches of pristine beach and warm blue seas offer romantic hide-always and total relaxation before or after the excitement of a bush safari. Despite its long and tumultuous history, this beach holiday in Africa offers the visitor that increasingly rare commodity - long stretches of pristine deserted beaches, warm blue seas and an opportunity to experience the peace and tranquillity long since swamped by overcrowding in more publicized tropical resorts.

The Safari season

• January - mid March: Hot with intermittent rain
• June - October: Dry season with pleasant, cool temperatures
• November - December: Pleasantly hot with occasional showers.

The Lodge’s Bedroom, Bathroom and Surroundings:

Accommodation is in nine spacious, charming cottages constructed of natural, local materials that harmonise perfectly with the wonderful surroundings. Ethnic furnishings impart a sense of the Tanzanian coast's rich cultural heritage. Each cottage has its own en suite bathroom and large veranda with views of the azure ocean. Our chefs pride themselves on preparing the fresh “fruit of the ocean� fare from the readily available local fish and crustaceans. On top of the hill we have also four suites and a family unit all with stunning views. The four spacious and airy suites are appointed canopy-high on the hill, with sweeping views of the crescent bay and the jade waters of the Indian Ocean. Upepo is the Kiswahili word for breeze, each suite named after one of the prevailing winds that soothes this deserted stretch of the Swahili Coast, offering an idyllic sanctuary for the safari-weary traveller in search of tropical respite and castaway comfort. Set apart from the main lodge, perched amidst tropical forest on the hill behind, each suite comes with its own private areas and signature Sultan's bed. On top of the hill is also a family house, comprising two cottages, which is ideal for small families. The common area is a spacious open area with a stunning view over the ocean. Designed with an idiosyncratic twist on traditional building styles, the suites harnesses local materials to a contemporary African design that still remains eco-friendly in its casual luxury. Verandahs come bejewelled with a private dip pool against an infinity backdrop, the spacious interiors come with room to roam and, as ever with Ras Kutani, and the Swahili Style comes with Swahili Smile. The suites are the perfect place for honeymooners.

Camp’s Quick Safari High-lights:

• Relaxation is definitely the keynote
• Massage and wellness
• For the more active try body boarding, and snorkelling from the shore or explore the fresh water lagoon on a kayak
• Nature walks through the indigenous coastal forest, or along the pristine shore
• Guided walks to local inland or fishing village along the coast (subject to tides)
• Turtle hatching in nests adjacent to lodge
• The coastal forest, amongst one of the most bio diverse on earth, is home to colobus, vervet and sykes monkey as well as baboons, wild pigs and the elusive civet cats.
• Birding watching and lepidoptery.

The lodge Accessibility:

Located on the crescent of white sandy beach, about only 35 kilometres South of the port of Dar es Salaam offering the perfect hideaway the lodge can be accessed 1.5 hours drive by road or direct 10 minutes by light aircraft from Dar es Salaam to Ras Kutani private airstrip.

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Camp/Lodge Extra Information Below:

• Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
• Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine though lunch is optional or unless stipulated
• Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking.

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