Laba Fanjove Island. Luxury Fanjove Private Island, Tanzania

Fanjove is a rare private island that offers exceptional value for money. A diminutive isle, around a coral reef south of Dar es Salaam, Fanjove offers all the attributes one desires from a private island: pristine white beaches, warm waters, and a forested interior resonating with avian melodies. This exclusive and stylish lodge features only six individual suites, making it perfect for travellers seeking privacy, honeymooners, and those desiring bush-and-beach retreats. Offshore, stunning reefs offer visibility of 20 meters (66 feet), alongside pods of inquisitive bottlenose and spinner dolphins, and transient sandbanks ideal for a picnic lunch. Be vigilant for endangered green turtles and migrating humpback whales.

Fanjove is a site that invites you to engage in activities according to your inclination, whether minimal or extensive. One can snorkel or kayak directly from the beach, partake in a sunset dhow sail, embark on a scuba diving expedition, or simply relish a leisurely stroll about the island. Aside from the amiable personnel from the adjacent Songosongo Island, Fanjove is exclusively occupied by you and your fellow guests; an antiquated lighthouse and a few transient fishermen are the scant reminders of the external world.

The lodge’s architects collaborated with ecologists to construct sophisticated, pleasant lodging that minimally impacts the environment. Your suite is powered by solar energy and constructed from conventional building materials; a significant portion of the water is collected from rainfall and desalinated from the adjacent Indian Ocean. The atmosphere is tranquil, serene, and elegant, ideal for couples seeking a beach getaway in Africa.

Fanjove Island is among Tanzania’s most exclusive coastal getaways. This island is encircled by pristine, powdery white sand beaches and the transparent waters of the Indian Ocean, featuring a vast lagoon and 11 kilometres of coral reef. It offers exceptional value, and we strongly endorse it for those seeking an unblemished island experience in stunning surroundings.

This is an exceptionally enjoyable private island experience! Clients can anticipate a lodge that is exceedingly comfortable yet has an adventurous essence.

Activities At Fanjove Island

Occasionally, the most prudent course of action is to unwind; nevertheless, Fanjove Island presents an extensive array of activities.

• Diving and snorkeling excursions: The surrounding waters of the island are roughly 28°C, with visibility extending up to 30 meters. During an excursion, one can observe an abundance of marine life, including butterfly fish, angelfish, grey and black-tip reef sharks, whales, and turtles. An unblemished coral reef extends for 11 km around Fanjove, offering vistas of the breathtaking aquatic environment. Snorkelling may occur from the shore or via boat, while diving is conducted from a boat with a professional guide.
• Kayaking: Fanjove provides four individual kayaks, enabling guests to navigate the entirety of the main island, the bird island, and the cliff formations from the water.
• Dhow sailing: Experience the sunset over the water on a typical East African coastal sailing craft. The vessel departs prior to sunset, helmed by local residents and the island’s servers. Here, you will encounter an extraordinary sundowner!
• Bird watching: From November to March, the island serves as a destination for numerous migratory birds. From inconspicuous vantage points, one can admire the island’s abundant biodiversity while equipped with binoculars.