The lodge comprises ten separate beach houses, each with its own large living room, spectacular bathroom and breezy veranda; two houses can accommodate four guests, the rest of the houses take just two guests. The houses are all secluded from each other and look out to sea from the shade of the forest that forms the centre of the island. Samango monkeys play in the trees and prowl the glades, hunting the land crabs that live there.

The roofs of the lodge are makuti (palm) thatch, based on the Mozambican style, and the emphasis is on space and openness, so the rooms are large, with high ceilings. The bathrooms have a solid slab of marble forming the wall of the shower, and hand-carved screens which provide the privacy and aesthetic detail of a Zanzibar palace. The bedrooms have king-size beds – four-posters – with free-standing frames draped in beautiful natural muslin mosquito nets. The burnt orange curtains are a fine muslin fabric, which billows softly in the wind and complements the indigo and natural colours in the room.

The private lounges lead off from the bedrooms like giant verandas, with deep cane couches and colonial-style planters chairs. Masses of cushions bring colour and texture to the rooms and encourage you to sink deep into them, put your feet up and relax into the lazy comfort of your surroundings.

All furniture has been chosen, designed and mostly custom-made, incorporating traditional carvings reflecting the Arabic influence in the area. The outside decks and private beaches have a selection of loungers, swinging beds and local 'Swahili day beds' to chose from, to encourage guests to relax wherever they wish.

The construction uses almost entirely local materials - timber, thatch and stone all come from the mainland or the islands themselves - thus providing help to the local economy.

Facilities:

• All meals, soft drinks, local beer, house wine and bottled water are included
• Daily laundry service Transfers to and from the Island at additional cost
• Champagnes, cocktails, premium wines and spirits at additional cost
• Use of boat for deep sea (blue water) & fly fishing at additional cost
• Scuba diving and scuba diving courses

Accommodation:

• 10 luxurious en suite beach houses stylishly appointed
• Private sitting area
• Sun deck
• Each beach house is 175sq metres and spaced approximately 70 metres apart, all facing their own stretch of beach to allow for maximum privacy
• Spacious and open plan
• Large fan above the bed and one in the central area. There is no air conditioning
• There is constant 220v power to the rooms from a generator
• Room safe
• Hairdryer
• Selection of drinks available in the rooms

Activities:

• Scuba Diving
• Guided snorkelling trips
• Blue water / deep sea fishing in 33ft custom built boat
• Fly fishing (10 & 12 weight rods available)
• Shore based fishing
• Sea kayaking
• Dhow sailing
• Beach picnics / private dining
• Guided bird watching / walking trails