The Oyster Bay, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

The theme is African designer chic. The atmosphere is like staying with friends. The discovery of The Oyster Bay is something you’ll want to tell everyone about…and keep to yourself.

Relaxing in the gazebo, either reading or with your eyes closed listening to the sounds of an Equatorial African garden, is a calming, post-travel experience. Surrounding you will be fragrant frangipani trees, bougainvillea, water features, a profusion of carefully tended tropical bushes and contemporary sculpture. The house itself features light and airy rooms, and large open spaces. Sleek, modern African art complements ancient artifacts. Ceiling-high French windows open onto shaded verandas. In the evening there is dinner. An informal affair shared with other guests, with a level of service that stretches far beyond the dining room.