Thanda Island

Editorial profile. This island is not our listing. It is profiled from public record — operated under the Jumeirah brand; rates per public sources and subject to season. Figures and status reflect the sources below at time of writing and may have changed. Sources: thanda.com · www.privateislandsonline.com.

Summary

Thanda is a five-hectare private island inside a Tanzanian marine reserve in the Mafia Archipelago, offered only as a whole-island buyout with a five-night minimum. Publicly reported rates run from about US$33,000 to US$40,750 a night, and the operation doubles as a marine-conservation project.

One villa, two beach bandas and a catamaran sleep up to eighteen, served by a comparable number of staff.

Land & Waterfront

A small, self-contained island ringed by its own protected reef, with private beaches and a one-mile marine reserve. Whale sharks pass between October and March; sea-turtle nesting is actively protected.

Access & Utilities

Reached only by helicopter or boat — direct from Dar es Salaam in around 45 minutes by helicopter, or via Mafia Island by light aircraft and boat. The villa's five en-suite suites are supported by up to eighteen staff including a private chef, dive instructor and a dedicated marine biologist.

Ownership & Use

This is a rental island rather than an ownership opportunity — a whole-island retreat for a family or group who want the place to themselves, with conservation woven through the experience rather than bolted on.

Specification

Status	Available
Offering	For rent
Region	Indian Ocean · Mafia Archipelago, Tanzania
Country	Tanzania
Size	12 acres · 5 ha
Development	Resort / operating business
Holding-cost band	Operating business — staffed payroll
Access	helipad, boat
Nearest airport	Helicopter direct from Dar es Salaam (~45 min), or fixed-wing to Mafia Island then boat
Power	Island systems (not publicly itemised)
Water	Island systems (not publicly itemised)
Communications	satellite
Structures	Five-suite main villa, Two open-air beach bandas, Infinity pool, Tennis court, Gym and yoga sala
Marina / mooring	Boathouse; 82-ft yacht and catamaran
Publicly marketed	since 2016

Price record

Documented public figures over time — asking prices, reported sales and reductions, each attributed. This record is maintained editorially and may lag the market.

Legal & Ownership Notes

Offered only as a whole-island buyout with a five-night minimum. The surrounding one-mile marine reserve shapes activity on and around the island.

Satellite reference: open map view.