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It all started with a dream, a fanciful ambition to find a small, remote, uninhabited Tropical Island off the coast of East Africa. Thanda Island is one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, a paradise for you to enjoy in complete privacy with family and friends. A secluded island with a single luxurious villa and two traditional bandas (beach chalets) in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Tanzania. Situated in its own marine reserve, you can swim with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark, and watch sea turtles nesting. Here, you can rest, rejuvenate and enjoy adventure sports in a world apart where shades of turquoise infuse your days and tropical spices your nights.
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As you step off the helicopter, the Villa is right there… yours to enjoy. It’s your home, with a paradise-inspired living area featuring everything you could want in this beautiful beach house, and five exquisite, air-conditioned bedroom suites leading directly onto the beach. If required, further beds for an additional 9 children, can be set up in the bedroom suites. Beach house romance, nostalgia and East African elegance personify the villa on Thanda Island, designed for a perfect summer in coastal whites, greens and blues. The expansive living area has an indoor aquarium, electronic piano, wine collection, cigar humidor, glass rim-flow swimming pool and wrap-around dining area with its 180-degree view of the ocean. The Island is totally safe for you to explore and enjoy.
Dining on Thanda Island is a taste adventure of the region’s delectable cuisine. Enjoy lunch al fresco on the beach or on a traditional Arab dhow. Indulge in ocean-fresh seafoods and experience a Swahili feast dedicated to the flavours, spices and aromas of Tanzania. Join the Chefs in making your own Italian pizza, cooked in a hand-built pizza oven. Travel by boat for an adventure feast on neighbouring Mbarakuni Island, or gather round the Villa’s magnificent dining table for a royal feast.
Thanda Island's cuisine is fresh and customised to your plate. If you wish, the chef will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss the menu of your choice. It can include ocean-fresh fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes, beef, game and poultry; crisp seasonal vegetables and tropical fruits, and a choice of desserts.
Thanda's chefs set a high value on healthy food. Every meal they prepare is fresh, from herbs freshly picked from the Island herb garden to papayas, coconuts, watermelons and pineapples. They make their own coconut milk for the curries, and they handmake the ice cream, sorbet, yoghurt and muesli.
Thanda Island's cuisine is fresh and customised to your plate. If you wish, the chef will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss the menu of your choice. It can include ocean-fresh fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes, beef, game and poultry; crisp seasonal vegetables and tropical fruits, and a choice of desserts.
Thanda's chefs set a high value on healthy food. Every meal they prepare is fresh, from herbs freshly picked from the Island herb garden to papayas, coconuts, watermelons and pineapples. They make their own coconut milk for the curries, and they handmake the ice cream, sorbet, yoghurt and muesli.
You can experience a Swahili feast, dedicated to the flavours and aromas of Tanzania, tickled with the spices from Zanzibar. Swahili curries, rice dishes, grills, local desserts, chai and more. Ancient Arabian culture is infused in East Arica, and Thanda offers your friends and family an exotic experience of Arabian nights with a themed evening of indulgence, with chiffon drapes, incense, Afghan rugs, low tables, Arabian music and culinary delights.
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Thanda Island's cuisine is fresh and customised to your plate. If you wish, the chef will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss the menu of your choice. It can include ocean-fresh fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes, beef, game and poultry; crisp seasonal vegetables and tropical fruits, and a choice of desserts.
Thanda's chefs set a high value on healthy food. Every meal they prepare is fresh, from herbs freshly picked from the Island herb garden to papayas, coconuts, watermelons and pineapples. They make their own coconut milk for the curries, and they handmake the ice cream, sorbet, yoghurt and muesli.
You can experience a Swahili feast, dedicated to the flavours and aromas of Tanzania, tickled with the spices from Zanzibar. Swahili curries, rice dishes, grills, local desserts, chai and more. Ancient Arabian culture is infused in East Arica, and Thanda offers your friends and family an exotic experience of Arabian nights with a themed evening of indulgence, with chiffon drapes, incense, Afghan rugs, low tables, Arabian music and culinary delights.
Exclusive use of the whole property including all amenities and facilities
Accommodation in the private Villa and Bandas
All meals
Beverages including Thanda’s selection of wines, spirits, champagnes and cocktails
WiFi
Scheduled Charter flight to Mafia Island, followed by boat transfer to the island
Laundry
All activities and facilities, including:
- Unlimited spa treatments
- Private dive charters (outsourced)
- Swimming with whale sharks (October - March)
- Snorkelling
- Sailing and deep sea fishing
- Jet skiing
- Kayaking, SUP boarding (Stand-up Paddling), wakeboarding, tubing and water skiing
- Beach volleyball
- Floodlit tennis court
- Yoga (on request)
- Airconditioned gym
Villa
Boathouse
Glass rim-flow pool
Tanzanian bandas
Astro tennis court
Indoor Gym
Yoga Sala
Treatment Spa Beds
Copper Beach Baths
Sea Fish Aquarium
Stargazing
Al Fresco Pizza Bar
Cocktail Bar
Bonfire Pits
Breakfast Boma
Bird walk through the island
Helicopter pad
Breakfast Hide
Solar farm
Sailing Boats
Deep Sea Fishing Boat & Fishing Equipment
Reef / Snorkelling Boat
Party Pavilion Tent
Beach Volleyball Equipment
Siana Travel has established partnerships with every hotel in our exclusive Portfolio, ensuring a truly luxurious experience for our esteemed guests. By booking your stay with Siana, you will enjoy a range of exclusive member benefits and our unbeatable price guarantee. Contact one of our travel tailors to book your stay.
Nestled within Tanzania’s Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, Thanda Island is located between the mainland of Tanzania and Mafia Island. It is 8ha in size, 1.1km in circumference, 350m wide, and surrounded by coral reefs. It offers spectacular snorkelling, diving, fishing and many other adventures. The surrounding seas are home to the gentle whale shark, sea turtles, dolphins and dugongs.
A private 45-minute helicopter flight directly to Thanda Island
30 minutes Chartered flight to Mafia Island followed by 20-35 minutes boat transfer to Thanda Island
We have visited all the destinations we offer and properties that have been quality checked within a 12-month period are shown with our CP Certified logo.
We believe that luxury and sustainability can be an interconnected concept. Properties that have Sustainable initiatives and contribute in a significant manner are awarded with CP Sustainability logo.
Conservation is our passion and purpose. Every trip that we curate has at its core, a commitment to support local people, wildlife, flora and fauna, and the environments that we visit.
Having experienced every destination, property and activity for themselves, our Travel Tailors harness their intimate knowledge of all of Classic Perspective’s offering to create unforgettable and authentic experiences that surpass expectations at every turn.
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