Nuarro Luxury Eco Lodge

The Nanatha Bay ends at a wonderful point known as Nuarro, formed from ancient coral rock which has eroded over eons of time. Nuarro Lodge carries the same name and was built by local people utilizing local materials.

Nuarro’s guests are welcomed in a very special reception area positioned at the top of the dune to reveal the magnificent Memba Bay in small doses. Guests can enjoy the bush lined walkways to their chalets, take the beach route or be driven.

The panoramic high-class Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is located on the west end of the beach with view to Nanatha Island Rock and the bay beyond. Fresh seafood and salads form a creative menu, which incorporates traditional and international cuisine. The restaurant has a sunken lounge area with library where coffee/tea and home-made cakes and cookies are served in the afternoons.

To relax the day away, chill out after an activity or simply watch the whales pass by (seasonal) at the Beach Bar.

The view over the bay from the 12 luxurious and spacious beach front chalets is truly amazing. Relax on the sun loungers or gaze at the blue sky as you gently swing in your hammock. At the end of the day you can look forward to a good night’s sleep in your extra-long king size bed, surrounded by beautifully crafted furniture and ornaments which all create a warm and comfortable feeling.

Each chalet has 100 sqm of constructed area and was built utilizing traditional technology, which allows for perfect ventilation.

They all have indoor and outdoor showers, a lounge area, a large wooden verandah and a sun-deck close to the ocean water. A large mosquito net covers a centralized super king size bed adorned with crisp white high quality linen. Large doors and windows open up to magnificent bay views to the North and bush views and Baobab forest to the south. Lush dune vegetation creates a very private sanctuary. Morning coffee is served on the balcony on request before breakfast. Ten of the chalets have an optional twin bed upstairs for families.

Thanks to the resort owners' passion for diving, the Marine Activity Centre is a fully equipped PADI Centre to cater for all levels of recreational divers. They have Nitrox and underwater camera rental available.

The proximity to the continental shelf allows for extraordinary shore dives and boat dives within Memba Bay. Along the stunning Baixo do Pinda walls are the more challenging dives, reached by boat (25 to 60 min boat rides). The bottom topography in the Nanatha Bay is very dramatic, with sections of vertical drop-offs, swim throughs, shallow caves and colorful pinnacles.

For the beginner or diver looking for a more mellow experience the shallow areas (10 to 15 meters) of Nuarro house reef are full of life. These areas are full of coral bommies, sandy stretches and sea grasses.

The proximity to the mangrove, optimal water temperature and visibility is reflected on the great diversity of coral and coral dependent species. Large pelagic life is found along the Baixo do Pinda walls where currents are stronger.