Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort

The main lodge area is set under a thatched roof of impressive architectural proportions. It has a restaurant, lounge with wooden couches and coffee tables, a mezzanine area overlooking the ocean with books and games, as well as a colourful restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Some evenings dinner is hosted in a new and unique location. Shh … we’re not telling, Even though you have your own plunge pool you can also hang out at the lodge swimming pool on the stone terrace overlooking the beach. There are loungers, tables and chairs and the bar is nearby.

We love the private beach chalets at this lodge, they’re comfortable and tastefully decorated. They are raised off the beach and have a wooden deck, sun loungers, hammock, private plunge pool and palm-thatched roof. Sound sweet? It is. Amenities include an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, hair dryer, mini bar, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Did we mention you walk off your deck directly on the beach?

Adventure and activity abound at Medjumbe - if you want it, that is! There are watersports galore, including snorkelling, fishing, water skiing, Hobie cat sailing, sea kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. The diving is also exceptional and adventurous divers must ask about the Edge of Reason dive. For something more relaxed, however, take a dhow sunset cruise, enjoy a remote island picnic or book a moya crystal experience at the Anantara Medjumbe Spa.