Boasting a bespoke selection of treatments to soothe the mind, body and soul, guests can indulge in complete serenity and full-body pampering from any location during their stay on Thanda Island.
What once was an uninhabited tropical island off the coast of East Africa is now one of the world's most exclusive private island getaways. A place where family and friends can come together and enjoy nature and luxury at its finest. Home to one single opulent villa and two traditional Bandas (beach chalets) once you arrive on the island you will be situated in your very own marine reserve, allowing you to admire the secluded bays, magical marine life and tranquil surrounds.
While Thanda’s idyllic setting is easy enough to melt your worries away, guests can take it one step further with the help of an experienced team of spa therapists.
After a day of splashing in the ocean, request a body polish to buff away residual salt on the skin, or choose a mud wrap to detox and purify. As the sun sets, head to the beach to enjoy a blissful massage listening to the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore. Candles will light your path to the massage table, and the heady scent of cardamom and saffron oils imported from Zanzibar will linger in your memory long after the treatment has ended.
With an exquisite selection of organic ingredients sourced locally, a facial will restore vitality and glow to your complexion. Choose an option to target your specific skin concerns, and find your skin looks bright and refreshed- perfectly matching your mindset.
Whether you’re in the mood for fast-paced action or a more leisurely experience on the water, Thanda Island’s range of water toys will provide something for everyone.
Choose a two-man kayak and sail around the island, soaking up the scenery and the blissful blue water. Blacktip reef sharks dart in the shallows, so keep the weather on the surface as there’s a high chance you’ll spot one. Paddleboards are also available, should you want to try out a truly relaxing and soothing activity.
Guests can take the Jet-Skis out for a spin, and enjoy exhilaration as they slice through the water.
Rejuvenate the body and reconnect the mind and soul as you experience the luxury of guided yoga sessions in a selection of locations around the island. A secluded stage overlooking an ancient tree or a long swathe of the powder-sand beach is sure to create the perfect setting for morning yoga sessions during your stay on the island.
An instructor will guide you through the class beginning with a moment’s calm to reconnect the mind and body. The instructor will encourage guests to meditate and feel at one with nature, before taking them through various poses in the traditional Vinyasa style.
If you choose to enjoy a yoga session during the day, a balcony adjoining the island's entertainment room will serve as the perfect location, with air conditioning available to cool and refresh.
Find your inner peace and rebalance in the midst of a beach paradise as you let the tranquil surrounds of Thanda Island envelope you in total serenity, with a selection of spots where you can feel totally at one with this unspoiled paradise.
Dotted around the island, cabanas stretch out invitingly, offering a secluded spot to lie back and be mesmerized by the views over the water. Reiki masters are on hand to perform ancient energy-healing rituals designed to instill a sense of wellness and rejuvenation and yoga classes are held at numerous locations around the island. Both are coupled with meditative sessions that allow you to reconnect the mind and body, and feel in harmony with the nature around you.
For a truly memorable experience, guests can indulge in a copper bath on the beach. Staff will infuse the water with essential oils, and sprinkle it with fresh flowers. Listen to the soothing sound of the tide gently lapping the shore, and watch the water mirror the setting sun above, transforming the bathwater into shades of peach and pink.
The seas around Thanda Island are one of the only places in the world which are home to whale sharks year-round, allowing you to swim alongside these majestic creatures in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Those visiting Thanda Island can almost guarantee an encounter with a whale shark, thanks to a resident pod of roughly 200 which never migrate outside of the waters between Thanda and neighboring Mafia island.
While intimidating in size, whale sharks are calm and docile creatures, feeding primarily on plankton. Many will happily allow divers and snorkellers to cruise idly alongside them, admiring their incredible breadth and distinctive markings.
If you are interested in a luxury stay on this very private island whilst on your Africa yacht charter, please speak with your preferred yacht charter broker to incorporate Thanda Island into your yacht charter itinerary.
Thanda Island: Private Marine Reserve Photos
Thanda Island: Private Marine Reserve
Thanda Island: Luxury Private Island,
Shungimbili Island,
District of Mafia Island,
Tanzania
