Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Fundu Lagoon
Sandy, Soulful, Barefoot Bliss
Set into the south-western flank of Pemba Island the Fundu Lagoon does very well at upholding the ‘letting-go’ philosophy that comes with the hotel’s barefoot beachside luxury and design, and a lifestyle many don’t take long to give in to.
Its accommodation hugs the shoreline in the form of 18 traditional Makuti thatch tented rooms, and each comes with: either double or twin beds, hot en suite showers, ceiling fans and are all moments away from the sparkling Indian Ocean.
Well equipped for its secluded position, there’s a spa for beauty treatments and a number of fantastic activities for the more relaxed traveller (yoga) to the more active ones (diving courses, shipwreck snorkelling).
Highlights
Diving
Fishing
Snorkelling
Sunset Cruises
Sailing to nearby islands
Tours of historic ruins
Canoe trips
Forest Treks
Yoga
18 Makuti thatched tented rooms
3 bars
Restaurant
Infinity Pool
Fusion Spa
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Places to combine Fundu Lagoon with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
