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Mnarani Beach Cottages - Zanzibar, Nungwi Beach
Mnarani is Swahili for the word "lighthouse" and was named due to its location next to the lighthouse found on the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Owner and director, Nassor Salim Ali, built Mnarani Beach Cottages in 1995. The vision was to focus on creating a local perspective in the hospitality industry, added by the knowledge of the traditions and culture of Zanzibar.
Tell Me More About Mnarani Beach Cottages Located In The Nungwi Beach Area (Northern Section), Zanzibar Island, as an Indian Ocean Island Beach Accommodation in Tanzania
• There are a total of 16 rooms at Mnarani Beach Cottages, all of which have ensuite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and mosquito nets. The description of the rooms include:
• Standard Rooms: The standard cottages are simple but nevertheless private and comfortable. They are decorated in local Zanzibarian style and have an ensuite bathroom, with hot and cold water and veranda. All rooms have mosquito nets and fans. Eight are located along the seafront with views to the ocean and four are within the lush calm of the tropical garden.
• Family Cottages: Mnarani has four larger thatched roof cottages. These rooms are good for couples wanting more space or families. They have ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water and two of them have adjoining doors for larger groups. These cottages are very spacious. There is an open-plan ground floor with sitting area, a small kitchen area with a sink and fridge, and coffee/tea making facilities. There is a first floor mezzanine double bedroom and space for extra beds on the ground floor. The cottages can accommodate up to four people and are decorated in the local style. Each cottage has a spacious balcony on both floors overlooking the sea where the sunrise can be viewed over the shimmering Indian Ocean.
• Honeymoon Room (Mahaba Room): Mahaba Cottage is the romantic honeymoon accommodation located in a private part of the hotel with its own garden and access to the beach. It is decorated in local style with wooden floors and walls lined with traditional woven palm fronds. The room is self-contained, with kitchen area and bathroom, with an open-plan design on the ground floor for sitting and relaxing, and an airy sleeping area upstairs for two people. It also has a spacious balcony, which overlooks the ocean and where sunrise can be viewed. An attractive garden fronts the cottage. To add to the comfort of this special cottage, there is also a CD player, hammock, and Arabic cushions for relaxing.
Culinary and Dining Experience At Mnarani Beach Cottages Located In The Nungwi Beach Area (Northern Section), Zanzibar Island
• Mnarani Beach Cottages serve meals both in the restaurant and on the sea terrace.
• Breakfast is a buffet offering local fruits, pancakes, bread and eggs on request. Juice, coffee and tea are included. Locally caught fish, often prepared in the traditional Swahili way by the locally trained chefs, dominates lunch and dinner experience. Mnarani also serves meat, rice, local vegetables and fruits. Lobster, crab, octopus and squid are freshly caught and served grilled, fried or cooked in coconut. The cottages also cater for vegetarians.
• A bar is next to the restaurant, among the palms and jutting out over the beach. Guests like to sit here in the evenings and learn how to play "bao", a traditional Zanzibari board game.
Relaxation Experience and Activities At Mnarani Beach Cottages Located In The Nungwi Beach Area (Northern Section), Zanzibar Island
• Henna tattoo decorations.
• Boating expeditions.
• Massage services.
• Board Games.
• Snorkeling off Bawe Island organized by AfricanMecca.
• Volley Ball on the beach.
• Spice Tours organized by AfricanMecca.
• Jozani Tropical Forest visit.
• Zanzibar cultural tour organized by AfricanMecca.
• Visit to Prison Island organized by AfricanMecca.
• Visit to Grave Island organized by AfricanMecca.
• Overnight accommodation at the Chumbe Island Eco-Lodge.
• Dolphin Watching Safaris.
• Diving off Mnemba atoll and other Zanzibar diving sites.
• Fly to Mombasa and Lamu Island, Kenya to experience culture and history.
• Safaris in Tanzania visiting Selous, Ruaha, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Reserves and Parks.
• Safaris in Kenya visiting Samburu, Shaba, Mount Kenya, Tsavo, Masai Mara, Amboseli and Nairobi Parks and Reserves.
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