Broadly spaced along the shore of Lake Nzerakera, Siwandu’s spacious and stylish safari tents ensure maximum privacy. Guests can enjoy every opportunity to soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush, observing animals as they saunter past.

Fanjove Island is the smallest of six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago, just off the coast of Tanzania. This iconic sand and coral island with its many palm trees, white sandy beaches and shimmering water is only one kilometer long and about 400 meters wide.

A short 45 minute light aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam will take you via Mafia Island to Songo Songo Island, where you will be greeted by a Tuk Tuk to take you on a short 5 minute transfer to the jetty. From there you will sail for about 40 minutes passed a couple of islands before reaching Fanjove Island.

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Upon arrival kick off your shoes (you won’t be needing them again) and enjoy a refreshing coconut water and selection of fresh fruits. You will be welcomed by a member of our team and shown to your traditional eco-banda.

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Enjoy a delicious lunch of freshly caught seafood and arrange with our Activities Manager how you would like to spend the rest of the day. Choose to relax with a book or take a walk around the island. Take out a paddle board or kayak and circumnavigate the island; with no one in sight this is the perfect way to settle into the island pace.

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As the sun begins to set, climb the steps of the 19th century lighthouse located on the island and take in the 360 degree views of the ocean with sundowner in hand.

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A candlelit dinner will be served in our open-air restaurant on the beach that evening. On a clear night the star constellations are beautiful, don’t forget to look up before you climb into bed.

‍Each evening our Activities Manager will discuss your options for the following day. You may want to spend all day in the water and explore the island, or snooze on a sun lounger with a book – it is completely up to you.

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You can be woken at your chosen time with a tray of tea or coffee, presented through a secret hatch in your banda. At your leisure wander down the beach for breakfast. Explore the island trail or at low tide walk around the outside perimeter of the island, exploring rock pools and coves filled with colorful crabs.

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You can snorkel straight off the main beach or head out to explore the 11 kilometer coral reef stretching around the island. Our Activity Manager is padi trained and can facilitate beginner or refresher dives for any ability.

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Sail out on a marine safari in search of spinner and bottlenose dolphins, or even humpback whales (seasonal). Be sure to take some time to relax and refresh, lay on sun loungers or take leisurely walks around the island.