Take a tour of the world's best private island - a sumptuous African nature reserve for the super rich

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Thanda Island

Thanda Island welcomed its first guests in August 2016, and its already considered the best private island in the world.

Thanda Island off the coast of Africa is one of the world's newest private resorts, but it's already won international acclaim.

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Earlier this month, the private marine reserve - where a night's stay costs just under £8,000 ($10,000) - was voted the World's Leading Exclusive Private Island by the 2016 World Travel Awards.

To decide the WTA winners, thousands of travellers and people working in the industry voted to find the world's best hotels, airlines and islands.

Thanda welcomed its first guests in August 2016. The hefty price tag includes full-board and drinks, as well as a huge range of activities including kayaking, snorkelling, cooking classes, and yoga on the beach.

Take a tour of one of the newest and most exclusive island resorts on earth.

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