"Porini" means forest in Swahili. Human activity is almost absent here, instead wildlife greeted us. FORGET Zanzibar. The emerald Indian Ocean and sandy beach offered us peaceful walks along the shoreline, with only a few fishermen passing by. After spending a month in Tanzania, staying at Porini House was a true retreat, allowing us to escape from the hustle and bustle.

We loved our stay at Porini House. The owner is friendly and helpful and was easy to communicate with throughout. The rooms are brand new and modern, large and comfortable. We stayed on the 1st floor and had amazing views from the balcony outside the room of the treetops and the ocean. The beach is only a 3-5 minute walk away and it’s a great one with only a few fishermen around. We had dinner and breakfast at the property and enjoyed both. We plan to return.