Thanda Island
Thanda Island, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World that opened in 2016 as a luxury private island, has been named the World's Leading Exclusive Private Island on many occasions by the World Travel Awards. Thanda Island becomes your Indian Ocean home almost immediately. This legendary location sits on a deserted 8-hectare tropical island in the turquoise waters of a marine protected reserve off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa.
A teardrop of sand in a turquoise sea; a secluded island with a private luxury Villa developed with complete regard for the natural environment. Thanda Island debuted in 2016 and has since been named the World's Leading Exclusive Private Island by the World Travel Awards. It is the only member of The Leading Hotels of the World's elite independent hotel organisation to offer an exclusive-use, single-key luxury villa experience on a private island within a protected marine reserve. It is a site of breath-taking natural beauty where marine life thrives, as well as an ultra-luxurious experience with all the activities, adventures, conveniences, and dietary and lifestyle requirements you would anticipate during your stay. When you first see the Villa, you know you're going to have a fantastic time. This luxurious villa accommodation surrounds you in coastal whites, greens, and blues for the ideal East African summer, with beautiful living and sleeping facilities flowing right into the outside pool and living area, surrounded by turquoise waters and silken white sands. Thanda Island also has two traditional open-air Tanzanian Bandas, making it a nine-bedroom retreat just for you. Each Banda has a ground-floor master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a first-floor bedroom with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom. Each Bandas story is 72 square metres, with creative use of space to maximise indoor-outdoor movement. Beautiful, hand-carved furniture from Mafia Island and materials in gentle, natural colours add to the elegant, authentic vibe.
- Private Island
- Nine-bedroom retreat
- Secluded and Tropical
- Extensive activities on offer
Swimming with whale sharks, scuba diving, island tennis, and studying old Arabic history are just a few of the exciting aquatic adventures, excursions, and activities available on this island. At the same time, Thanda Island immerses you in pure natural joys... strolling down your own private 1100-metre beach, dining on ocean-fresh seafood, or exploring the 8-hectare island where the only evidence of human life is the occasional traditional fishing dhow in the distance. Infuse your being with the warmth of the sun, the glint of the water, and the personality of the people. Swim with the gentle whale shark; dive in the Indian Ocean's largest marine protected area; and ride the trade winds aboard a traditional Arab dhow.
