Thanda Island
Thanda Island is an ultra-private island retreat located off the coast of Tanzania within a protected marine reserve, offering complete seclusion and exclusive use in one of the Indian Ocean’s most unspoilt settings.
The island accommodates guests across a beautifully designed main villa with five en-suite suites, two traditional Tanzanian bandas, and the private catamaran Umoja, allowing flexible configurations for families, private groups, and multi-generational stays. In total, the island can host up to approximately 24 guests across all accommodation options.
Stays at Thanda Island are fully staffed and fully inclusive, with all meals, beverages, spa treatments, water-based activities, and on-island services included as part of the experience. Guests enjoy access to a pristine marine environment, world-class snorkelling and diving, seasonal whale shark encounters, and a wide range of land and water activities, all delivered with complete privacy and discretion.
Thanda Island represents the highest level of residential travel within the Santori portfolio — a rare, exclusive-use private island offering absolute tranquillity, natural beauty, and effortless luxury
Accommodation across:
- Main Villa (5 en-suite suites, sleeps up to 10 adults)
- Two traditional Tanzanian bandas (up to 8 additional guests)
- Private catamaran Umoja (where included within the booked package)
Your Gold membership advantages
Access to Thanda Island through the Santori global residence portfolio, subject to request and availability.
Gold members may enquire for stays at Thanda Island on a discretionary basis, with bookings reviewed individually due to the exclusive-use nature of the residence.
- Preferential Santori member rates where applicable
- Concierge-supported enquiry and planning
- Subject to minimum stay requirements, buyout terms, and availability
Your Platinum membership advantages
Priority consideration for Thanda Island enquiries within the Santori global residence portfolio.
Platinum members benefit from enhanced planning support and preferred access for this flagship residence, subject to exclusive-use terms and seasonal availability.
- Preferential Santori member rates where applicable
- Personalised concierge support for planning and logistics
- Subject to minimum stay requirements, buyout terms, and availability
Your Titanium membership advantages
Highest-level access to Thanda Island as part of the Santori global residence portfolio.
Titanium members benefit from priority consideration, dedicated concierge management, and full alignment with Santori’s Signature Collection, positioning Thanda Island as a pinnacle residence within the portfolio.
- Stays redeemable as part of Titanium night usage, subject to availability, upgrade fees and applicable terms
- Preferential rates for additional nights outside of Titanium night usage, subject to availability
- Dedicated concierge oversight for complex logistics, transfers, and on-island planning
INCLUDED SERVICES
Air conditioning
Barbecue
Ease of access for the elderly
Sea view
Waterfront
Swimming pool
Wifi
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Helicopter transfers (where not included in the booked package)
Fixed-wing flights between Dar es Salaam and Mafia Island
Overnight stays and extended excursions aboard the catamaran Umoja (subject to provisioning arrangements)
Advance provisioning allowance for catamaran overnight use
