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Don't go without the 2nd Edition Cadogan Guide to Tanzania and Zanzibar - writen by Annie - one of our consultants



Tanzania's Mainland Coast


Mainland Tanzanian beaches tend to be more private than those in Zanzibar, but do not offer diving. Ras Kutani and Amani Beach Club offer totally different styles of accommodation, although both are extremely comfortable and provide a very high level of service and cuisine.

Anyone dreaming of absolute seclusion far from the madding crowds should consider heading to these beaches south of the Dar es Salaam, where the sea has invigorating waves and the sand is fine and lies in huge, soft drifts...


 

 
 
Ras Kutani
A simply outstanding beach lodge certainly worthy of our 5 paw rating. Great rooms, deserted beaches and good levels of food and service make Ras Kutani the perfect place to start or end a holiday. It really is just SO good.
 
Ras Kutani
$305pp More info & Video >


The Tides
We love Tides and just wish it had better access to link off BA flights arriving into Dar. The subsequent charter costs, takes Tides up to roughly the same price as Ras Kutani (over a 3 night stay) and Ras Kutani is our preferred. However Tides is certainly worthy of 4 paws....a great lodge for families.
 
Tides
$150pp More info & Video >


Amani Beach Club
Amani is a good option for a low cost stay on the mainland coast and also a surprisingly excellent choice for families. The fact that the lodge shares the same outstanding beach as nearby Ras Kutani means that Amani gets our 3 palm rating due to the quality of the beach, if nothing else!
 
Amani Beach Club
$240pp More info & Video >


Lazy Lagoon Island
Refreshingly well priced lodge just north of Dar. Unlike other lodges on the mainland coast Lazy Lagoon is easy and costs little to get to. The result is the most economical lodge in the area. It is however very rustic and so only gets 3 paws....but a little TLC and this place would easily be 4.
 
Lazy Lagoon
$150pp More info & Video >


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