The resort is in a superb location on a hill among a tropical forest overlooking the ocean on one side and a freshwater lagoon with a white, sandy isolated beach on the other.

Accommodation is in nine rustic, barefoot luxury style bungalows with private verandas and views over the water. There are also the special Upepo Suites with larger rooms and private plunge pools. The open-plan bar and dining area offer pure relaxation and if you are able to escape the inviting hammocks and friendly, attentive staff, you have the choice of bird-watching, forest walks, horse riding, canoeing and water sports.

We agree with the recent award of “World’s Best Beach Hideaway” Ras Kutani recently won, and recommend this great place to our clients. An especially good time to go is January to May when turtles hatch in nests adjacent to the lodge.

Ras Kutani provides an escape from the outside world, a dreamy environment for guests to relax in hammocks on your private bamboo banda veranda, in the bar or on the beach; it is without doubt one of Tanzania's finest beach hideaways. Cards, chess and backgammon are about as stressful as this place gets.