Ras Kutani

About Ras Kutani

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Set on the crescent of a white sandy beach just 35 km south of Dar es Salaam, Ras Kutani consists of 12 luxurious cottages made from natural materials that blend with the environment. The nine cottages have day beds and hammocks and the four suites have private plunge pools too. There are cool thatched areas for dining and the lounge bar and plenty of fresh seafood and gorgeous cuisine with a pan-African flavour.

Warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean are flanked by a tropical freshwater lagoon. Each room is en-suite (hot and cold freshwater showers) with 8ft wide beds and 240v lighting and large verandahs and day beds. Activities available here are water sports, snorkelling, walking, horse riding and fishing.

Ras Kutani offers long stretches of deserted beaches in a lovely location - away from the masses of tourist lodges found on other parts of the coast. Relaxation is the main thing to do here but if you do want to be active the warm waters will tempt you in for snorkelling and swimming or riding the waves on boogie boards. If you want to stay a bit drier, kayaking is popular too!

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Highlights

Luxury ocean setting on deserted beaches
Variety of activities including great walking trails and horse riding
Easy access from Dar Es Salaam
Ideal honeymoon location

Situation

35 km south of Dar es Salaam on the mainland Tanzanian coast.

Activities

Snorkelling, kayaks, boogie boards, swimming, nature walks, turtle project, deep sea fishing (by arrangement).

Facilities

Guest area with superb views of the beach and ocean, large luxurious rooms and suites, massage centre.

Child policy

By arrangement and must share room with adult.

Open

Closed April - May.

Best time

Jan - mid-March: Hot with intermittent rain.June - October: Dry season with pleasant, cool temperatures.November - December: Pleasantly hot with occasional showers.

Inclusions

full board accommodation, tea, coffee, walks, kayaks and snorkelling.

Meals

Excellent cuisine all meals included.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween 3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500