First Look: Jumeirah Thanda Island, Tanzania

Exclusivity meets nature at Jumeirah Thanda Island, a property on a remote tropical isle in the protected Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve just off the Tanzanian coast. Marking Jumeirah's debut in Africa, this private retreat in the Indian Ocean is accessible only by helicopter or speedboat. Catering for up to 18 guests, accommodations include a villa with five suites with an infinity pool and two Swahili bandas (thatched roof huts) all just steps from the warm turquoise waters. A personal chef serves dishes using locally sourced ingredients, and a dedicated boatman can take guests on guided trips, from swimming with sharks to diving with turtles.

For more information, visit www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/tanzania/jumeirah-thanda-island