The Underwater Room at the Manta Resort is Africa’s first
underwater hotel space. JesperAnhede/themantaresort.com.
Divers, snorklers and Steve Zissou-types can immerse
themselves in the unspoiled waters of a remote African island in
an entirely new way, thanks to a Swedish design team.
Off the coast of Tanzania, The Manta Resort on Pemba Island
has unveiled a new private accommodation with a bedroom four meters below the
surface. So now travelers can sleep surrounded by sea creatures.
The brainchild of Genberg Underwater Hotels, which has
placed previous aquatic accommodations in the center of a Swedish lake,
the Manta Resort‘s floating island is three stories. The top deck is
designed for stargazing and sunbathing, while lounging and dining take place
inside the water deck. Down below, the bedroom’s windows forgo curtains in
favor of unobstructed views of marine life, such as squid and octopus, which
are illuminated by evening spotlights.
The cost to reserve the room ranges from $900-$1,500 per
night, depending upon single or double occupant.
This is indeed a great news for Africa.
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