LABA Fanjove

To get to Laba Fanjove you will fly from Dar es Salaam via Mafia Island to Songo Songo island. Coastal Aviation fly once a day approximately 50 minutes flying time. From Songo Songo airport it is a short ride to the shoreline for a 45 minute boat/dhow trip across to Fanjove island.

LABA Fanjove welcomes children of all ages.

For children aged 2–12, there is a Kids’ Club offering playful and educational activities, as well as a dedicated area with a children’s pool, slides and games.

A babysitting service is also available from 8pm.

LABA Fanjove has been designed to operate with a light environmental footprint. The island’s villas are built using natural materials, including sustainable wood, palm leaves and local coral stone, while solar power is used to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. The lodge’s careful design allows guests to experience the island’s natural environment while helping to preserve its fragile coastal ecosystem.

The lodge also supports the surrounding community through local employment and by working with people from nearby Songo Songo Island. A percentage of income generated by Fanjove is contributed towards local community projects, helping ensure that tourism provides wider benefits beyond the island itself.

The waters surrounding LABA Fanjove are rich in marine life, with opportunities to spot dolphins, green turtles and a variety of tropical fish while snorkelling, diving or kayaking. The island’s coral reefs are home to more than 400 species of fish, while seasonal visits from humpback whales can be seen between around July and October.

On land, the island provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including the rare Songo Songo scops owl, as well as smaller wildlife such as hermit crabs and other coastal creatures.