SETTING: Experience your own private island, adorned with swaying coconut palms and framed by pristine sandy beaches. Swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters, explore vibrant coral reefs, and relax in a secluded bay at the foot of the historic lighthouse.

ACCOMMODATION:  Laba Fanjove has 18 FIT accommodations: 12 Beach Villas, 2 Family Beach Villas, 2 Coral Villas and a 2-bedroom Coral Manor. Each room can accommodate two or three people. 1,300 sq foot villa faces the beach and ocean. It is built using natural, local materials (teak flooring from Tanzanian plantations, traditional makuti roofs, walls in local coral stone, doors carved by Zanzibar craftsmen, interior walls in palm and Janvi). All bathrooms feature an indoor shower and an open-air shower. All beds can be converted to double or twin and an extra bed for a child can be added. Bed linen, bathrobes and bathroom amenities are all organic.

HIGHLIGHTS: The sheer remoteness and exclusivity with no one else sharing Laba Fanjove’s many dive and snorkeling sites. Incredibly warm staff lovingly attend to every detail, and the organic cuisine was fresh and expertly prepared by a chef who trained in France under a Michelin-starred chef. Snorkeling with dolphins!

ACTIVITIES: Activities included in the rates: marine safari (dolphins), snorkeling by boat and from the beach, dhow sailing, sea kayaks and paddle boards, fitness center with modern equipment, kids’ club, bird watching, and Fanjove nature trail. Optional activities at an extra cost include various Laba Fanjove Spa treatments, full-day excursions to Mafia Island (swimming, snorkeling with whale sharks (July to November, depending on the weather), and whale watching (July to October). Padi Diving Centre to explore Laba Fanjove’s varied dive sites on a 7-mile reef. Other optional activities include Kite Surfing, Hobie Pedalboard, Wing Foil, and electric Jet Skis, Manta Hydrofoil Water Bikes, Wakeboarding, Flite Scooters, Jet Surfing, Underwater Scooters, and E foils. All motorised water toys are electric to maintain island tranquility and protect the environment.