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Hero Image Aerial Views Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fanjove Private Island

Now, this is what dreams are made of, a private island experience! Get ready to enter an unadulterated paradise. Now, this is what dreams are made of, a private island experience! Get ready to enter an unadulterated paradise.
Now, this is what dreams are made of, a private island experience! Get ready to enter an unadulterated paradise. Now, this is what dreams are made of, a private island experience! Get ready to enter an unadulterated paradise.
Aerial View Of Island Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Location
Nestled in perfect harmony within their idyllic surroundings, ten eco-friendly private beach villas delicately sit along the golden beachfront. It's a scenic 45-minute journey to Fanjove Island by boat or dhow. As soon as you arrive, you walk through the warm shallows onto the stunning white sand beach.
Interior Of Villa Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Accommodation
The villa's design is flawless, a stunning combination of comfort and culture. From the large plush bed to the ensuite open-air shower to the intricately carved wooden doors, nothing has been missed. You walk through to the front room, where unprecedented ocean views greet you with a smile, to sit on the cosy sofa or gorgeous hammock is your only dilemma.
Each dining experience is framed by stunning sea views and kissed by a gentle breeze through the open air lounge and restaurant area. An exquisite chandelier hangs above the luxurious sofa you're resting on, before walking out to the beach side dining table to eat the freshly caught fish you ordered from the multicultural menu.

The entire property has been planned to leave as little of an environmental impact as possible. All of the rooms are powered by solar energy, and the structures are made of sustainable wood, thatch, and mukuti (palm leaves).
Bedroom Interior Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Indoor Dining Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Lounge Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Dining Area Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Coral Fish Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Experiences
  • Walk along a Fangrove Nature Trial whilst your local guide shares their knowledge of the island's history and customs of the island.

  • Embark on a Marine Safari for a chance to spot and possibly swim with Spinner Dolphins and Bottlenose Dolphins.

  • With visibility of up to 30 metres and beautiful warm waters, snorkelling provides the best way to look at the underwater marine gardens.

  • Grab your binoculars and head to the secluded look-outs to watch the migratory birds in this lush habitat (November-March)
Birdlife On The Island Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Diving Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Exterior Of Lighthouse Lounge Area Fanjove Island Tanzania Islands
Positive Impact

We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.

Community
Community
Fanjove Private Island is part of the Selous Safari Company. They have been investing in the future of Tanzania since the company began in 1988. These causes have been funded by both Selous Safari Company and generous guest donations.
Environment
Environment
The island resort has been designed to be as eco-friendly as possible without interfering with the guests' experience. This includes using a solar power system and sustainable building materials.
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