Book Cheap Flights To Songo Songo Island

Songo Songo Island & Archipelago, Tanzania

Songo-Songo Island & Archipelago in Tanzania consists of five tiny undeveloped islands enveloped by reefs with a Robinson Crusoe appeal. The 4-square-kilometers island is an absolute paradise with an ecological hotspot for sea turtles and population of corals. The archipelago along with the coast around Kilwa Masoko and the Delta Fufiji of the Mafia Archipelago has been declared a Wetland of International Importance.

Book Cheap flights to Songo Songo Island and Archipelago with Tripindigo and start your adventure today!

Main Attractions

Fanjove Island
Robinson Crusoe Experience
Electricity Project
The Turtle Haven
Snorkelling Spots

Fanjove Island

Home to Fanjove Private Island Lodge, Fanjove Island is Songo Songo Archipelago’s jewel in the crown. The island lodge is the only accommodation on the island, and it consists of six thatched bandas situated along the beach.

Robinson Crusoe appeal

Experience a feel of paradise in the remote island of Songo Songo; something that only you and Robinson Crusoe can relate with.

Electricity Project

The electricity project is one of the attraction sites on the island. The natural-gas field is a sight to behold.

The Turtle Haven

Watch the turtles float gracefully or swim through the turquoise water.

Snorkelling Location

Take a deep sea dive, snorkel, and scuba dive in Songo Songo Island.

Popular Activities

Snorkelling: The surrounding coral reefs feature a variety of marine species to explore by snorkelling straight from the beach.
Scuba Diving: With an array of marine life with aquarium-like conditions, Songo Songo Island & Archipelago is a great spot for scuba diving.
Whale Watching: Get up-close and personal with humpback whales on the Fanjove Island.

Information for visitors

How to get there

Travelling to the Songo Songo Island & Archipelago has a few options.

Air

You can take a 40-minute flight from Dar es Salaam to Songo Songo Airstrip via Mafia Island, the archipelago’s biggest island. You can then take a boat from Songo Songo to Fanjove Island. Coastal Aviation offers flights from Dar es Salaam to Songo Songo and Mafia.

Sea

You can book a trip via a motorised dhow that departs most days from a10 am 10am from the Kilwa Kivinje dhow port to Songo Songo which will be a two-hour trip
It's also possible to arrange charter-boat transfer from Kilwa Masoko to Songo Songo through Kimbilio Lodge

Best time to visit

You can visit this group of Islands at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit Songo Songo Island & Archipelago is from late June to mid-September.

High Season: From September to November
Low Season: From December to February
Best Weather: From June to mid-September
Worst Weather: From March to April, during the rainy season.

Unique Experiences

You will see the turtles nest on Fanjove Island, as hatching occurs between April and July.

Throughout the year

You can find the Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins all through the year.

Season Dependant

The best time to see the Humpback whales is from June to October

Did you know?

Fanjove private Island in the Songo Songo Archipelago is completely secluded With only six carefully crafted bandas, the island is the epitome of a private oasis.

Flights from Songo Songo (SO10)

SO10 to Dar es Salaam (DAR) 254 USD
SO10 to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Search Now for Prices!

Fly To Songo Songo Island, Tanzania

Flights

Please wait, searching for available flights...

Car Hire

Please wait, searching for availability...

Experiences

Please wait, searching for available products...

Transfers

Please wait... loading our booking portal

Please wait, searching for available transfers...

Songo Songo Island & Archipelago, Tanzania