Bongoyo Island
This uninhabited island is about a 30-minute ferry ride from Dar es Salaam, and is part of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve. Snorkeling, hiking, and exploring are delightful activities that visitors can engage in on Bongoyo Island.
Best Western Coral Beach Hotel Near Bongoyo Island.
Best Western Coral Beach Hotel on the Msanani Peninsula of Dar es Salaam, is a luxury boutique hotel within minutes of boats heading to and from Bongoyo Island. We provide guests with unparalleled amenities and services such as complimentary wireless Internet access, Dish channels on flat-screen televisions, and fine Italian bath ware. All of our comfortable guestrooms and suites are decorated with exotic African flare. Those traveling to Dar es Salaam for work can access our onsite Business Center as well as our meeting rooms. We have onsite restaurants and a lounge, a lovely private beach and swimming pool, and full-service fitness center. Enjoy all that Best Western Coral Beach Hotel has to offer during your Tanzania business trip or vacation.
Bongoyo Island Geography.
Bongoyo Island may be uninhabited, but it's not just a dry rock. Dozens of plants and trees native to East Africa make the Island their home among the sand dunes. Still, the sun is strong on Bongoyo Island, so be sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Soft white sand beaches make up part of Bongoyo Island's coast, which are wonderful for walking or sunbathing. Underneath the ocean waters, explorers will find coral reefs, home to dazzling sea life such as sea urchin, shrimp, and butterfly fish. Be sure to bring snorkeling gear to better observe these fascinating creatures.
Activities on Bongoyo Island.
Bongoyo Island is a popular destination for those looking to get away from civilization for a while. There are plenty of snorkeling opportunities in places like Shark's Lagoon Cave (so named fro the young sharks that swim along the shores hunting octopi). Hiking around Bongoyo is also popular, yet many visitors like to simply sit on the beach with a good book or relax with a picnic. Pick up lunch items in Dar es Salaam before heading out by boat to Bongoyo Island or ask your boat captain about fish and chips. Boats leave from the Slipway, just one mile from Best Western Coral Beach Hotel.
