Remote island options are gaining in momentum in and around the Zanzibar archipeligo and if you crave an island escape, there are some wonderful options now within easy reach of either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. Thanda Island is an exclusive private island for up to 16 people whilst Fanjove Island can be booked exclusively or by room basis. Contact us for the latest remote island options.
If you crave an island escape, there are some wonderful options now within easy reach of either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
For an island all to yourself, Thanda Island offers a unique opportunity to take private groups of 10-26 family members or friends to a remote retreat, with every detail taken care of. Only accepting exclusive use bookings by a few Africa travel experts (of which Safari&Beach are proud to be one), this is an island like no other and extraordinary in every way.
Then for the same remote feel but a more achievable budget, for those who don’t mind sharing their paradise with a few others staying at the same lodge, the following island hotels give you serious Robinson Crusoe escapism.
Fanjove Private Island has been recently glammed up to provide a luxurious stay on a wild and remote desert island. You reach Fanjove via Mafia and then Songo Songo.
Mnemba Island is just off the Zanzibar mainland, and is wonderful barefoot luxury with easy access to the Mnemba Atoll reefs.
Bawe Island is Zanzibar’s newest private island, designed to be modern and luxurious. It is speedboat ride from Stonetown.
Pongwe Island is a little gem located off the West coast of Zanzibar. It’s a great place for lunch if staying on Zanzibar, or a peaceful retreat in its own right. You can walk here at low tide, or its 1 minute boat ride at high tide.
Chumbe Island was the original eco-retreat, located a boat ride from Stonetown, with a wonderful reef and rustic cabins. Sadly it is not what it was, but is still interesting to visit for a day trip.
We had an amazing family holiday (2 kids aged 10) and the service and recommendations from S&B were fantastic. Local Masai Wanderings guide (Clement) was brilliant, knowledgeable and friendly and a real joy to travel with. Everything went very smoothly which was a testament to the organisation by S&B. Many thanks to Nick and the team, we will be back!
When you book a holiday like this you know it’s going to be early starts and early nights, and on the go Inbetween. It is the most rewarding experience, and the mix of luxury and tented accommodation makes you appreciate both, the consistent is the level of service from all staff, and their inherent friendliness was an added bonus.
I am just back from Tanzania and wanted to thank you very much for a fantastic itinerary. I loved all the accommodation choices made, all the connecting flights worked well and the guide was superb. I had a great time and let me know if you want to get some more feedback on any of the properties suggested by you and also Pongwe Beach which excellent.
We had the BEST time! I have been struggling to put into words how amazing our honeymoon actually was. By the time we got to Selous Riverside Safari Camp it was after lunch so we’d missed the afternoon trip but we went on the river safari late afternoon which was brilliant, could only be discribed as breathtaking for our first few sightings.
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