Laba Fanjove Island

Laba Fanjove Island is located in the Indian Ocean’s Songo Songo Archipelago, on Tanzania’s east coast. This secluded retreat is accessible by an hour-long flight from Dar es Salaam followed by a 15-minute speedboat or dhow ride. Surrounded by coral reefs and turquoise waters, this eco-friendly resort is constructed from wood and thatch, and is mostly solar-powered. Settle into a multi-level A-frame villa on the beachfront. Each well-appointed unit features doors sculpted by Zanzibar craftsmen, teak floors made from sustainable plantations, and interior walls of palm and dried palm fronds. Downstairs, you’ll find bedrooms with comfortable four-poster beds and mosquito nets. On the upper story, there are lounges that lead onto furnished private balconies. In your free time, head to the spa for a sea-based thalassotherapy treatment. Walk down to the 19th-century German lighthouse on the premises, which serves as a restaurant. At mealtimes, savor fresh seafood dishes, paired with fine organic wines from South Africa and France.