THE TAMARIND TREE IS JUST FOUR KILOMETRES FROM THE AIRPORT

but it's a world away from the usual airport hotels. Somehow here there is an 'Out of Africa' feel. Set beneath towering trees and surrounded by extensive lawns, the bungalows promise privacy and calm. Look out from your veranda, as you relax with a book on the antique planter's chair, and that promise is realised.

It is the sort of place you could live in and, indeed, a number of businessmen, associated with the nearby Special Free Trade Zone, do live here. Tourists will be passing through for just a day or two as they start or finish their holidays. In this case you couldn't ask for a better send off or a more promising first impression. Some have been so impressed they returned to spend their whole holiday here.

All the bungalows are self-catering, with a fully equipped kitchen and separate dining room. The balance rooms which are smaller than the bungalows are clean and fresh, with air conditioning, t.v., telephone, music and minibar. The original house on the land (a cool, dim planter's house some eighty years old) now holds the reception and lounge, the bar, games room and restaurants (the main al fresco and an air conditioned
à la carte). Beside it stands a tamarind tree at least a hundred years old.

During the day the swimming pool and sun loungers (good quality) entice people from their rooms. At cooler times of the day the tennis court, gym and jogging track might be used. In the evening, guests might go for the pool and table football or have a drink at the bar but throughout the day the atmosphere is one of peace and quiet. You will always be able to hear the birds singing in the many varied trees.