| It's a very long way to Ras Kutani from the UK. There | | | | hammocks , and cushions where we could lie out in |
| is the 10 hour flight or longer if you fly Emirates to Dar | | | | the evening amply sprayed with anti bug, and watch |
| es Salaam, followed by over two hours on not very | | | | the sun set. |
| good roads, including an interesting river crossing, or a | | | | The room also had ensuite facilities with a shower, and |
| short flight which we declined based on previous | | | | was as you would expect furnished and designed |
| experience, although I must admit we flew back!! | | | | very much by local craftsmen. |
| The situation of Ras Kutani is perfect, nestled around a | | | | The food was excellent, much of it seafood, very |
| freshwater lagoon on the Indian Ocean. Our hut, | | | | freshly prepared by the ever willing smiling chefs, in |
| cabana, cottage,call it what you want, was open to the | | | | fact all the staff were full of beaming smiles, very |
| breezes, and contained one enormous bed, which was | | | | courteous, and ever willing. It was the flag system on |
| also very comfortable, with a huge mosquito net, which | | | | the beach to summon drinks that was a nice touch out |
| was necessary. I worry about malaria, bugs, in fact | | | | here in the wilderness. |
| anything creepy crawly, so was more than a little | | | | There isn't that much to do, but if you like the sea, |
| concerned at the lack of things like glass windows, air | | | | sailing, snorkelling, surfing/boogie boarding, by the way |
| conditioning, but thanks to DEET, and good mosquito | | | | watch the waves if you do, then you will be in |
| nets it was no problem at all. | | | | paradise, with a good book. |
| Outside there was a large verandah, complete with | | | | |