Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Laba Fanjove Island, Tanzania
A Lodge or Hotel in Tanzania
Camp Details
Enjoy your own exclusive island, dotted with coconut palms and bordered by a beautiful sandy beach. Dive into crystal clear turquoise water, surrounded by coral reefs and a seclude bay right in front of the light house. Overlooked by one of the last remaining 19th century Lighthouses built by the Germans. Fanjove is the smallest of one of six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago, one of the most beautiful and unique African islands chains. Wildlife surrounds you, from seabirds to dolphins, who sometimes swim alongside you.
WHY CHOOSE LABA FANJOVE ISLAND?
• There are a total of 18 beach villas, discreetly located amongst the palms and natural vegetation.
• A spa is available, with each treatment room offering a sea view, and a menu of thalassotherapy treatments and massages.
• Tasty and healthy cuisine, with wines, spirits and cocktails also available.
Laba Fanjove Island questions
How do you reach Fanjove?
By a 10-minute road transfer from Songo Songo airstrip to the pier, then a 40-minute boat transfer to the island. Both are included in the rate, along with full board, drinks including premium spirits but not champagne, laundry, VAT and the tourism levy.
Which activities come with the rate?
One marine safari to look for dolphins, snorkelling from the beach, dhow sailing, sea kayaks and paddle boards, fitness and a kids club. Birdwatching is done at your own leisure and is not guided, which is worth knowing if you were hoping for a guide with a scope.
Where do guests stay?
There are 18 beach villas set discreetly among the coconut palms and natural vegetation, on the smallest of the six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago. A 19th century German lighthouse overlooks the bay, and the spa treatment rooms all face the sea. Rates start from US$995 per person per night.
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Laba Fanjove Island Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | June, November, 01-19 December, 01 February 2027 - 15 March 2027 | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 995 |
| 2026 - 2027 | September, October, 10-31 January 2027 | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 1353 |
| 2026 - 2027 | July, August, 20 December 2026 - 09 January 2027 | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 1606 |
| 2027 - 2028 | June, November, 01-19 December, 01 March - 15 March | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 1050 |
| 2027 - 2028 | September, October, 10-31 January | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 1450 |
| 2027 - 2028 | July, August, 20-26 December, February | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 1690 |
| 2027 - 2028 | 27 December - 09 January | Beach Villa, Coral Villa, Villa No.16 | US $ 2190 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Laba Fanjove Island rates include: Full board accommodation and drinks, includes premium brand alcohol except Champagne; laundry; Road transfers to/from Songo Songo airstrip to pier (10 mins) and boat transfer from the pier to Fanjove Island (40 mins); VAT of 18%, Tourism Levies @ 1% of the accommodation amount. Activities included in the rates: One marine safari (dolphins), Snorkelling from the beach, Dhow Sailing, Sea kayaks and paddle boards, Fitness, Kid‘s Club, bird watching is done at the guests leisure and is not guided.
Laba Fanjove Island questions
How do you reach Fanjove?
By a 10-minute road transfer from Songo Songo airstrip to the pier, then a 40-minute boat transfer to the island. Both are included in the rate, along with full board, drinks including premium spirits but not champagne, laundry, VAT and the tourism levy.
Which activities come with the rate?
One marine safari to look for dolphins, snorkelling from the beach, dhow sailing, sea kayaks and paddle boards, fitness and a kids club. Birdwatching is done at your own leisure and is not guided, which is worth knowing if you were hoping for a guide with a scope.
Where do guests stay?
There are 18 beach villas set discreetly among the coconut palms and natural vegetation, on the smallest of the six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago. A 19th century German lighthouse overlooks the bay, and the spa treatment rooms all face the sea. Rates start from US$995 per person per night.
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Child Policy
Children 6 years and above are welcome at Laba Fanjove Island.
Laba Fanjove Island questions
How do you reach Fanjove?
By a 10-minute road transfer from Songo Songo airstrip to the pier, then a 40-minute boat transfer to the island. Both are included in the rate, along with full board, drinks including premium spirits but not champagne, laundry, VAT and the tourism levy.
Which activities come with the rate?
One marine safari to look for dolphins, snorkelling from the beach, dhow sailing, sea kayaks and paddle boards, fitness and a kids club. Birdwatching is done at your own leisure and is not guided, which is worth knowing if you were hoping for a guide with a scope.
Where do guests stay?
There are 18 beach villas set discreetly among the coconut palms and natural vegetation, on the smallest of the six islands in the Songo Songo Archipelago. A 19th century German lighthouse overlooks the bay, and the spa treatment rooms all face the sea. Rates start from US$995 per person per night.
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