Tanzania (Zanzibar)
Mnemba Island
A 12-bed private island ringed with reef the gold standard of East African beach lodges.
Coastal
Private Island Escapes: Coastal Paradise
A bush-and-beach itinerary done right the safari for the wildlife, the island for everything that comes after.
Private Island Escapes
The Experience
Most safaris benefit from a few coastal days at the end slowing down, sleeping in, drying out. We work with private-island and beach properties on Lamu, Manda, Mafia, Mnemba and Pemba, as well as Rubondo Island inside Lake Victoria.
Bush-and-beach itineraries are some of the most popular journeys we plan and the easiest to extend or shrink based on how the safari has gone.
What Sets It Apart
Designed for the Discerning
01
Private Islands
Whole-island bookings at Mnemba, Mafia and Manda Bay are possible for groups wanting total seclusion.
02
Marine Safaris
Snorkelling with whale sharks at Mafia, diving Pemba’s walls, swimming with dolphins off Lamu.
03
Direct Bush-to-Beach Flights
Single-aircraft connections from the Mara, Serengeti or Ruaha straight to the coast no Nairobi or Dar layovers.
Where to Experience It
Our Recommended Locations
Kenya (Lamu Archipelago)
Manda Bay
A laid-back family-favourite property on a quiet bay dhow sailing, fishing and tidal-flat picnics.
Tanzania (Lake Victoria)
Rubondo Island
A freshwater alternative forested island, introduced chimpanzees, tiger fish and quiet beaches.
From the Field
In Pictures
Ready to Plan?
Plan a Private Island Escape privately, with us.
Our travel designers will hand-craft a journey around private island escapes paired with the right lodges, the right guides and the right time of year. Start the conversation; we’ll take it from there.
