Just for you
Switch off your noisy, pressurized, polluted electronic world and enter a completely different one – not as a tourist, but as a sentient human being with simple needs – sunshine, fresh sweet-smelling air, natural food, a pristine comfortable bed and friendly company to care for you and yours. All to be found folded into the edge of a primitive forest and set on rising land overlooking the purest, most turquoise waters that ever caught your breath – these waters hide secrets of the most exquisite kind – coral reefs unspoilt – and they are fringed by snow white, delicately so sand on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
This is Manta, our treasured hideaway where you can feel the simplicity of a naturally evolved traditional Swahili island culture – and timeless peace and quiet.
Feel part of our Pemban family, our local staff, trained from the go to translate their natural unspoilt kindness and happiness into helping you in all ways to enjoy freedom and low-key modern comfort. A group of good people who proudly endeavor to make Manta the special place it is. From the moment you arrive, your every conceivable activity and service during your stay will be all inclusive (with the exception of diving and outside tours).
You will have your own service fundi – a member of staff assigned to assist you personally – even perhaps to take you on visits to his village to meet relatives – if you so wish.
Pemba has been separated from the mainland and Zanzibar for decades, leaving an untouched and pristine island of great beauty and fertility. e mosaic of forests, swamps, mangroves, hidden beaches and lagoons is scattered with the ruins of mosques and tombs mostly reclaimed by the forest – sites that date back to Arab domination when Pemba was seized by the Sultan of Muscat (Oman) in the 17th century. He established his court in Zanzibar and ruled Muscat from there.
Pemba is still the world’s major clove producer; around 70% of all cloves deriving from there, but now plays its more traditional role of being an Island Paradise with small inter-island trade.
Karume Airport, is situated on the Southern part of Pemba, about 1.5 hours away from e Manta Resort. This is a domestic airport, with daily flights to and from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Tanga. Please note guests are requested to check in one hour prior to departure.
For your pleasure we have a newly built beach lounge situated close to the swimming pool. is is an open-plan lounge area where we serve drinks, specialty cocktails and snacks throughout the day.
It is tradition at e Manta Resort to serve our guests complimentary sundowner cocktails every afternoon at the beach lounge. We hope you feel free to join us!
Please take note that our natural entertainment in the evenings are our local Lemur species, which we call Bush Babies. This is a small, almost monkey like species. They are vegetarian, which means that you have nothing to fear from them. Please bear with us if things get a bit noisy around your villa at night. This is a after all their home, and we are the visitors.
Casual throughout the day and evening. We would like you to feel as laid back as possible during your time with us. Please do respect local customs by not sun bathing topless. Also, should you happen to visit local villages and markets it is customary for women to cover their shoulders
The diving team at Dive 360 Pemba, will discuss your dive schedule on the day of your arrival. Please refer to the diving brochure included in this folder for further information.
We do have island speed wi-fi available in the main lounge area. is is a complimentary facility. Simply activate your wireless connection on your laptop.
The Kipepeo Spa is situated next to the main dining area, overlooking the Indian Ocean.
For more information please refer to the treatment menu at the Spa.
Meal times are flexible and are normally served during these times:
Breakfast between 07:00 and 10:00.
Lunch between 13:00 and 15:00.
Dinner between 19:00 and 21:00.
Six newly built luxury sea front villas. These air conditioned villas are spacious and private, with a centered king size bed and large en-suite bathroom. A secluded sun terrace faces a spectacular ocean sunset. All Inclusive.
Two pairs make up the four Superior Garden Rooms with views of the sea between the foliage. One of the two pairs has an interconnecting door, which makes it an excellent choice for families or larger groups. The Superior Garden Rooms are air conditioned with a king size four-poster bed and private makuti thatch covered terrace. All Inclusive.
Our standard rooms are open plan makuti thatched rooms situated in our gardens. They all feature a centered king size bed covered by a mosquito net, open plan en-suite bathroom, and a comfortable verandah to relax on. These rooms offer great value and are part of our all-inclusive product. They are not air conditioned, but do have a wall fan.
Imagine yourself encapsulated within a turquoise blue bubble, watching shoals of reef fish swimming lazily by – sometimes in three or four layers of different species above the reef floor.
This is the heart-stopping experience that awaits you in the underwater room. The Floating structure, Swedish engineered, provides three levels, those above the water clad in local hardwood, and each an experience in itself.
The landing deck, at sea level, has a lounge area and bathroom facility. A ladder leads up to the roof which has a lounging area – for sun worshipping by day and by night you can lie back in the starlight and wonder at the extraordinary clarity of the stars, planets and above all, the edge of our own galaxy – the wonderful Milky Way – all seen without any light pollution. Sleep under the stars to the so murmuring of the sea.
Then downstairs – the magical feeling of lying on a so double bed surrounded by panes of glass affording almost 360 degrees viewing – watching the shoals of reef fish and exquisite, often rarely seen individuals visiting your windows. Some have taken up residence around the room, which affords them some protection from predation. For instance, three bat fish and a trumpet fish called Nick who is always swimming around and seemingly looking in !
By night, the underwater spotlights beneath each window around the room attract the shyer and more unusual, for instance squid. Coral is already establishing itself on the anchoring lines and around the underwater structure. Octopus and even Spanish dancers have been seen attaching themselves to the glass panes. e reef inhabitants can simply not resist attraction, which makes for exciting watching and a truly unique experience!
Your journey will start by boarding a traditionally crafted wooden boat to take you out to the underwater room. The room lies approximately 250m from the shore, about a 2min boat ride over the crystal clear waters of the Manta house reef. On arrival at the room, along with your service fundi and boat captain, you will get shown the ins and outs of your private Floating island.
We will then leave you alone to enjoy your new surroundings. Once settled in, a light tropical lunch with cold drinks will be ready for you to enjoy at your leisure. A kayak, snorkel and ns will be provided. e underwater room lies in what we call the blue hole, which has some fantastic coral heads and an abundance of marine life.
After having sundowners on your preferred deck, dinner will be served at a pre-arranged time decided by you and your fundi. After dinner you will be le to yourselves. Breakfast will be served at a pre-arranged time. When arranging your meal times your dietary requirements and meal options can be discussed too. Check out time from the room is at 11:00.
A mobile phone will be provided with the contact numbers required should you need assistance with anything. The underwater room security guard will be anchored to a buoy not far from the room. The bathroom facilities include an open-air fresh water shower, a fully-functioning advanced marine toilet system that is eco-friendly, and a small hand-wash basin. We will provide all necessary environmentally friendly, biodegradable shower products. A fully-stocked bar fridge is there for your convenience.
