Shady Shack (Kora, Rwanda)

Trikora 3 (''''41 km''''). 41km mark from Tanjung Pinang. Owned by Lobo, this is affordable and rustic, although quite basic. Some rooms have fans and an attached bathroom. Don''t expect anything upscale - everything here is basic but that''s the beauty of this place. One magical thing it has going for it is the ''private'' beach that is all yours. Walk about 50 metres away from the site and there is this gentle sloping beach that stretches out with clear waters with shades of blue, gin-clear and emerald green. Should try skinny dipping when no one is around - pure bliss! When there''s enough of a crowd, Lobo and gang are more than happy to do up a bonfire when the sun settles. You can''t beat the stunning combination of sitting under a brilliantly star-studded sky listening to some of the locals sing their melodious tunes. Sleep to the sounds of gentle waves washing up the shore and get up to glorious mornings just perfect for a dip in the warm waters after (free) breakfast. Rooms from Rp165K per night(S$25) for 2.