Thanda Royal Island

Paradise Beaches

SHUNGI MBILI
Thanda's own Royal Tropical Island experience
in proximity to the magic and mystery of Zanzibar
and the elegance of the Selous, the greatest wildlife World Heritage Site, is protected and nurtured by the Tanzanian Government and numerous world bodies.

Brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean,a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years.

Seclusion and privacy reaches a peak when you realise that Thanda's Private Island has its own escape, Mbarakani, for the ultimate in romantic getaways.
It is soon to be incorporated into protection and preservation programmes by the Marine Park mother island, Mafia.

DIVING AND SNORKELLING AROUND MAFIA

Tanzania has some of the best diving in the world,
and the coral reef structures of Mafia ensure that the marine life is abundant.

Good visibility (20 - 60 metres) and a year-round average water temperature of 27°C ensure your unique diving experience.