Thanda Island
Thanda Island Lodge, Tanzania
- 1 villa and 2 chalets
- From $33 000 per night
- The gem of Tanzania
Total Privacy
and seclusion
A stunning marine reserve and private island—all yours. Honestly, you could just stop there; it sounds like something out of a fairytale. Nestled near Mafia Island, this Tanzanian gem offers the ultimate in discreet and secluded getaways.
Ever fantasize about ditching it all and holing up on a deserted island? Well, this is it. With one small twist—it’s not deserted. It’s home to a luxurious lodge and an incredible team dedicated to making your stay unforgettable. Combine unique, awe-inspiring experiences with impeccable service, and you’ve got Thanda Island, a place that delivers on all fronts.
The island features a single, opulent villa and two beachfront chalets. In the surrounding waters of the private marine reserve, you can swim alongside the gentle giants of the sea—whale sharks.
Access to the island is available via helicopter directly from Dar es Salaam, or, by flying to Mafia Island and then transferring by boat to Thanda Island.
Here, you’ll enjoy all the creature comforts of modern living, and designed, while being immersed in pristine natural beauty.
Diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, sailing on yachts and traditional dhows, marine safaris, and soaking in breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and the African starlit sky. It’s all here, in one incredible spot.
Thanda Island is a private island just for you.
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A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
Private island located near Mafia Island. Offers complete privacy and seclusion for vacationers. The island has one luxury villa and two beach chalets. Here you will have access to all the delights of civilization with modern design. From entertainment – diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, riding on a yacht and national Dhow boats, sea safari and admiring fantastic sunrises, sunsets and African starry skies.
A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
Mnemba Island – unpretentious and authentic, decorated simply but tastefully, in light colors and natural materials, this lodge takes its atmosphere of total relaxation and the helpfulness of the staff, who will call you if turtles begin to hatch on the shore. With a circumference of only one and a half kilometers, it takes only twenty minutes to get around the island, and if that’s not enough, you can always expand the expanse by diving or snorkeling.
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We fell in love with Africa for its unique nature and people. The emotions we have experienced here are hard to convey but can be given, that’s why we have dedicated our lives to it. Each point of the route has already been tried by us personally, it remains to make an individual program for you personally.
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