Kasha Boutique Hotel
Kasha is a beautiful and luxurious experience without the much higher pricetag of some of the other higher end resorts on the island. It is really well located on the island and is a beautiful location overlooking a coral reef.
It is run by a great team and has an amazing personal feel to the place. Even though it is relatively new compared to some resorts on the island, it has got great feedback from the start and we highly recommend Kasha!
Accommodation
Kasha is comprised of 11 Swahili-Arabic styled luxury villa’s. Each has an outdoor lounge, sun terrace and splash pool where you can enjoy the sounds of Indian Ocean waves lapping gently against the coral barrier reef.
Activities
This area provides great diving and snorkelling with the opportunities to encounter whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins and green sea turtles.
The area has been declared a conservation area and there is therefore a wealth of tropical reef and fish. Between the months of August and November the whale shark migration passes very close to the shores.
During high tide there is a great opportunity to take a stroll along this pristine 15km stretch of Matemwe beach. Even better, during low tide you can take a bicycle and cycle along the shoreline encountering local fishermen, boys playing football and ladies collecting seaweed. Kasha is also able to organise dhow trips throughout the day - whether it is a fishing trip or a romantic sunset cruise.
There are also opportunities to hire scooters and explore the rest of the island or even just to cruise through nearby Matemwe village to learn a bit more about traditional cultures and customs.
Facilities
The Lala Spa is an amazing way to pamper yourself in these beautiful suroundings and offers a wide range of treatments.
The Sama Restaurant has a great menu with a focus on freshly caught seafood and food sourced from local suppliers.
The infinity swimming pool and pool bar overlook the ocean and at low tide there is a white sandy beach. Snorkeling and scuba diving are easily organised.
Location
Kasha is built in a stunning position on a cliff overlooking the lagoon of the Mneba Atoll coral reef. It is in the north eastern coast of the island near Matemwe and is about an hours drive from Stone Town and the airport.
When to go
The main rainy season is normally between March and May. There are normally short, heavy, downpours. It is very humid at this time of year and temperatures can reach the high 30's.
The dry season is from June through to October. Temperatures can vary but it's usually really nice weather during this time of the year and is a good time to visit. November and December can have some fairly light rains and then January and February can clear up again before the start of the heavy rains in March.