Vamizi Island

Step out of beautifully appointed beach villas into a world of powder sands, virginal reefs and secret coves. If you seek luxury adventure travel, the empowerment of local communities and the protection of endangered wildlife and habitats, Vamizi is a dream come true. Let the quizzical expressions of samango monkeys charm you as they caper amongst the trees and determinedly prowl the glades for land crabs.

Vamizi caters for 24 guests in 10 beach villas, two of which have been designed with double suites to provide exclusive seclusion for families or groups. The lodge’s roofs are Mozambique-style makuti thatch. A solid slab of marble forms the wall of your luxurious shower and hand-carved screens create the ambience of a Zanzibar palace.

All houses are secluded from each other and look out to the shimmering sea from the shade of the forest.

Private lounges lead off from the bedrooms providing deep cane couches and colonial-style planter chairs. Just sit back in this tropical idyll and sink into masses of colourful cushions with a cold drink in your hand.

Marine activities include world-class blue water fishing and fly fishing, as well as scuba diving and snorkelling in pristine coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.

From £ 373 to £ 493

Per person, per night (02 Jan 08 - 09 Dec 08)