Thanda Island

Dotting the warm Indian Ocean in a private marine reserve just off the coast of Tanzania, Thanda Island measures only 8 hectares in size. It holds the honour of being voted the most luxurious private island on the planet in the 2016 World Travel Awards. Thanda Island is a luxury paradise offering world-class lodging and entertainment for the rich and famous. It is known as one of the world’s most exclusive island retreats featuring gleaming white-sand beaches lapped by calm crystal-clear turquoise waters teeming with an array of colourful marine life including whale sharks, dolphins and five species of turtles. Visitors can look forward to spotting the island’s exotic wildlife, snorkelling through unspoilt coral reefs, as well as watching uninterrupted sunrises, sunsets and magnificent stargazing. Other top-notch activities include: cooking classes, kayaking, snorkelling, and beach yoga.