Shungimbili Island operates as a single-property private-island format in the Mafia Archipelago, 25 kilometers off the Tanzanian coast. Jumeirah Thanda Island is the only luxury property on the island — a five-villa estate occupying the entire landmass, accessible via helicopter or boat transfer fro
Who Goes and Why
Multi-generational families booking the entire island for milestone celebrations, honeymoon couples wanting absolute privacy. Not for travelers seeking hotel service or external programming — this is a private-island rental format.
Browse 1 ultra-luxury property with an average guest score of 9.6/10.
Featured brands: Jumeirah Group.
The highest-rated property is Jumeirah Thanda Island (9.6/10).
The Mafia Archipelago sits south of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, less developed and less visited than the northern islands. Shungimbili Island is the only luxury-hotel landmass in the immediate area. The surrounding Mafia Island Marine Park protects coral gardens and seasonal marine life. Chole Bay
June through October is the dry season — calm seas, clear visibility for diving and snorkeling, and the peak window for whale shark sightings in the marine reserve. November through March brings the northeast monsoon with heavier rainfall but warmer water temperatures. April and May are the wettest
Dar es Salaam via helicopter (30 minutes) or boat transfer serves as the gateway. Zanzibar via short flight for the spice-island cultural extension and Stone Town's heritage properties. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater via domestic flight for the safari-and-beach combination that defines Tanzania