Jumeirah has partnered with Thanda Group, a collection of privately owned hospitality experiences, to introduce two new destinations: Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa. These additions to Jumeirah’s portfolio mark the hospitality brand’s entry into Africa.
Situated in the protected Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve in Tanzania, Jumeirah Thanda Island comprises an exclusive-use villa, while Jumeirah Thanda Safari in one of South Africa’s private safari destinations offers branded residences and a members’ club.
Jumeirah Thanda Island
Jumeirah Thanda Island is an uninhabited tropical island in the Indian Ocean spanning more than 12 acres. Located within the protected Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, the private retreat is accessible via a short helicopter ride from Dar es Salaam or by speedboat from nearby Mafia Island, which is also accessed by a brief flight from Dar es Salaam.
The exclusive-use island offers a villa with five suites and two traditional Swahili Bandas providing guests direct access to the ocean. The island’s private chef and culinary team will offer dining experiences using locally sourced ingredients. In addition, guests can experience a range of adventures with their own dedicated boatman guiding daily trips. Activities include swimming with whale sharks, diving with turtles, sailing on traditional Arab dhows to nearby Chole Island or enjoying bird walks along the island’s white-sand trails and more.
Jumeirah Thanda Safari
Located in South Africa’s northern KwaZulu Natal province, Jumeirah Thanda Safari offers an enriching experience in one of Africa’s most exclusive “Big Five” nature reserves. The game reserve spans vast, rolling hills of wilderness, dotted with a variety of luxury accommodation options, including Jumeirah Residences at the Royal Thanda Club. Guests at the Jumeirah Residences enjoy privileged private access to 386 acres of wilderness, along with concierge services.
Jumeirah Residences will welcome guests from December 2024, with additional purpose-built branded residences available to purchase off plan from this date. There are further plans to introduce a new lodge and an ultra-luxury tented camp by 2027.
Teams of wildlife guides will lead guests on adventures across 64 square miles of the private reserve’s plains, valleys and mountains. Activities may include game drives and bush walks, dining under the stars, sundowners with panoramic views and a junior ranger course for younger guests while bespoke cultural programs will continue to embrace Zulu culture and support the socio-empowerment of local Zulu communities.
Jumeirah Thanda Island and Jumeirah Thanda Safari are both open for bookings.
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