Enter an alternate reality submerged in the Indian Ocean at private traditional Swahili island surrounded by coral

2021/04/09

Enter an alternate reality submerged in the Indian Ocean at private traditional Swahili island surrounded by coral

This is Manta, our treasured, remote island hideaway where you can feel the simplicity of a naturally evolved traditional Swahili island culture – and timeless peace and quiet

Within our Conservation Area lies the Underwater Room. A private island surrounded by coral. A place to submerge yourself in the Indian Ocean. You will experience the fascinating shifting lights of the water, the ebb and flow of the tide and subject to the curiosity of the fishy inhabitants of another world

Source: THE MANTA RESORT

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The underwater room appears to float, buoy-like, upon the surface of the crystalline waters off the coast of Tanzania. In reality each corner is tethered to the ocean floor, so have no fear about floating adrift at sea. Guests are anchored in place, but they have submarine views of the ocean life around them.

---- Atlas Obscura

Guests can swim, sunbathe and stargaze on the suite’s deck; pristine views of the Milky Way are visible due to Pemba’s physical isolation. But of course the Underwater Room’s real appeal lies, well, underwater. Beneath the wooden deck is a cozy bedroom containing just one neat little bed, but beyond the windows on all four sides is the blue wonderland of the Indian Ocean. Entire schools of fish eddy past, and curious angelfish may peer in to see what you’re up to.

---- Atlas Obscura

Throughout the day, guests of the resort can remain encapsulated in the submerged hotel room, floating amongst the turquoise blue water swimming with tropical life and coral reef.A ladder leads up to the roof which has a lounging area – for sun worshipping by day and by night you can lie back in the starlight and wonder at the extraordinary clarity of the stars, planets and above all, the edge of our own galaxy – the wonderful Milky Way – all seen without any light pollution.

---- Archute

The true pearl in the oyster, however, is the resort's Underwater Room - one of those ‘bucket list' escapes you'll be enthusing about forever after. Surrounded by panes of glass that showcase 360-degree views of the glorious life lived under the sea. Marvel at the beauty of the coral as you watch shoals of reef fish swim by. In fact, you could say the Underwater Room is like being in a beautiful aquarium, only you're the attraction for the fish!

---- Host Unusual

Enter an alternate reality submerged in the Indian Ocean at private traditional Swahili island surrounded by coral

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