Arrive in Tanzania and Slip Into Island Time
A stay at Thanda Island starts with a smooth arrival in Dar es Salaam and a private transfer out to one of Tanzania’s most exclusive Indian Ocean retreats. The island sits in the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, and the journey there feels like part of the experience itself. As soon as you arrive, the mood changes. The pace slows, the water brightens, and the whole setting feels deeply private. This is not a typical beach break. Instead, it is a rare island stay built for travellers who want space, style and complete seclusion in a setting that feels both wild and refined.
Wake Up to Barefoot Luxury on Thanda Island
The heart of this journey is the island itself. Thanda Island offers exclusive-use accommodation with a main villa, traditional bandas and the catamaran Umoja, which makes it ideal for families or small groups who want privacy without giving up comfort. Meanwhile, the all-inclusive feel keeps everything easy. Meals are beautifully prepared, service is personal, and the island’s relaxed rhythm lets every day unfold naturally. Because the property is surrounded by coral-rich waters, the sense of connection to the ocean is constant. So, from the first evening under the stars to the final morning by the sea, this feels like a true luxury Thanda Island holiday.
Fill the Days With Ocean Adventure and Easy Indulgence
Although the setting invites total rest, the island also gives you plenty to do. Snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and other water sports all help shape a stay that feels active as well as indulgent. In season, guests can even swim with whale sharks, while boat trips and island cruises add even more variety to the itinerary. At the same time, wellness remains a big part of the experience, with spa treatments, yoga and quiet moments on the beach all balancing the adventure. As a result, this Tanzania private island escape offers both excitement and calm, which is exactly what makes it so memorable.
Leave With More Than Just Ocean Views
By the final day, the island has a way of feeling personal. That is partly because of the privacy, but it is also because the experience is so well layered. You can spend one day diving into the marine world, and then spend the next slowing down over a long lunch or sunset dinner. In addition, Thanda’s conservation focus adds extra depth to the stay, with coral reefs, whale sharks, dolphins and sea turtles all part of the wider story of the reserve. Ultimately, these six nights feel far bigger than a simple beach holiday. They feel restorative, exclusive and genuinely hard to leave behind.
✅ Rates Include:
Accommodation:
6 Nights at Thanda Island (Fully Inclusive – Exclusive use of private villa, bandas, and catamaran)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals, Thanda’s selection of wines, spirits, champagne, and cocktails
Activities:
Snorkeling, private deep-sea diving, swimming with whale sharks (Oct-Mar), sailing, jet skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, beach volleyball, wakeboarding, tubing, water skiing
Use of floodlit tennis court and air-conditioned fully equipped gym
Spa treatments
Equipment:
Use of 36-foot adventure yacht Sazi, 28-foot reef runner, deep-sea fishing cat Real Magic, and 34-foot Cobalt motor cruiser Island Princess
Use of Umoja Catamaran and all boathouse equipment
Transfers:
Return charter helicopter flights from Dar es Salaam to Thanda Island
Additional Perks:
Private chef, hostess, housekeeper, activities guide, and boatman
Laundry and all statutory taxes
❌ Prices Exclude:
Items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Personal expenses
