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.
