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Located on Pemba Island, situated off the eastern coast of Tanzania and north of Zanzibar, The Aiyana's surroundings are lush and green with Manta Beach within walking distance and Vumawimbi Beach close by. The Aiyana sits at the very north of the island within the vicinity of the Ngezi Forest Reserve.
Conceived by a landscape architect with simplicity and craftsmanship at its heart, The Aiyana blends minimalist design with local culture and ecology. The 30 spacious villas are carefully integrated into the surrounding vegetation, creating a secluded oasis where the pace is unhurried and service is discreet yet attentive. With its eco-conscious ethos and warm, personal hospitality, the resort feels like a hidden island sanctuary devoted to peace and well-being. ()
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Accommodation
The resort offers 30 individually crafted beachfront villas, including 26 one-bedroom options and four luxury two-bedroom villas (Ambassador, Royal, Presidential), some featuring private infinity pools. Villas are elegantly styled with high ceilings, neutral hues, indoor/outdoor showers, garden areas, and generous living spaces all designed to frame views of the ocean and garden. Larger residences include living rooms, sunken dining areas, and private gardens.
Food & drink
The culinary experience at The Aiyana is anchored in a ‘farm‑to‑table’ ethos, showcasing fresh seafood and local produce in a refined blend of Swahili, African, and international flavours. Guests dine at Neema Restaurant with a sea-view terrace, enjoy beach BBQs, or opt for private dinners under thatched umbrellas or in their garden—it’s all about choice, simplicity, and charm.
What to do
Days here are balanced between delightful relaxation and gentle exploration: snorkelling or diving on untouched reefs, kayaking, paddleboarding, forest and village cycling tours, sandbank picnics, and spa treatments at the Maji Spa. Guests return to the lodge feeling refreshed, peaceful, and deeply connected to Pemba’s natural rhythms.
Planning your stay
The islands’ beaches differ markedly by coast and tide. We weigh hotel atmosphere, room privacy, swimming conditions and onward flights, especially after an active safari.
Zanzibar and Pemba offer different kinds of stay. Fanjove is also in this coastal collection as a southern island alternative, outside the archipelago itself.
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Zanzibar Archipelago
Fundu Lagoon is an exclusive, barefoot-luxury beach retreat set on the remote southwest coast of Pemba Island, part of Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago. Accessible only by boat, the lodge is tucked between dense tropical forest and a pristine stretch of white-sand beach, offering a secluded and intimate escape with exceptional diving, crystal-clear waters and a wonderfully untouched island atmosphere.
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Zanzibar Archipelago
The Manta Resort is a secluded barefoot-luxury retreat located on the northern tip of Pemba Island, part of Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and powder-white beaches, the resort offers a peaceful and remote island escape, combining laid-back luxury with one of East Africa’s most unique marine experiences.
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Zanzibar Archipelago
Fanjove Private Island is an exclusive barefoot-luxury retreat located in the remote Songo Songo Archipelago off the southern coast of Tanzania. Surrounded by powder-white beaches and the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the island offers an idyllic escape where nature, simplicity and understated comfort come together to create a truly tranquil and secluded island experience.
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