Fodor's Expert Review Fundu Lagoon

Pemba Island, Tanzania Fodor's Choice

Fundu is the type of place that begs you to just kick off your shoes and indulge in some restful jungle lounging—but from the balcony of your private luxury tent. The well-appointed makuti-thatched tented rooms of various sizes are set into the hillside, amid the jungle or peeping out onto the lagoon. The spectacular infinity pool is well worth the amount of steps you have to climb to get to it. Here you'll while away the days sipping cocktails, taking in sunsets from the jetty, or, for a premium, basking in the privacy of your own Swiss Family Robinson–style seafront villa, which feel more like private homes than part of a resort.

PROS

  • jungle setting is exquisite and unique
  • the jetty bar is the perfect sundowner spot for romantics
  • superior rooms are on another level and have their own private plunge pools

CONS

  • mosquitoes are in abundance
  • a 15-minute boat ride to the nearest bathing beach
  • not all drinks are included

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 27-87-073--5184

HOTEL DETAILS

18 bungalows
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive, 2-night minimum

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