Mafia Island, Tanzania
Thanda Island
Thanda Island occupies its own private island within the Mafia Island Archipelago, off the coast of Tanzania, where the Indian Ocean meets one of East Africa's least-trafficked coastlines. A Leading Hotels of the World member as of 2025, it sits in the exclusive-use private island category, positioning it alongside Africa's most limited-access coastal retreats. Arrangements require advance planning given its remote location and the logistics of island access.
