Safari Island

Just returned from Safari Island & we had the most amazing time. The Island is so beautiful, snorkelling was amazing, so many fish, seen white & black tipped sharks, manta rays and sea turtles. The staff are so friendly and helpful. You are assigned a table in the restaurant & have the same server the whole time. Naseem was wonderful, drinks waiting on the table when we sat down. Nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely return.

I travelled to this idyllic island on 25th November for 2 weeks with my husband and we are genuinely gutted to be home. Total paradise. This was our second trip to the Maldives. Sea Plane We arrived by seaplane which was exhilarating! Smooth take off and landing, very noisy, but the most incredible views of the various islands of the Maldives and a real taste of what was to come. Arrival On arrival we were greeted by kind and welcoming staff who sat us down, provided us with a cool fruit drink and talked us through the set up of the resort and the meal times. I can’t place his name but he was absolutely lovely. He proceeded to walk us through the island, giving us information on the way to our Over Water Bungalow. Beautiful manicured pathways, with powdery white sand, gorgeous palm trees and other planted canopies towering above us. The sound of the birds following us as we walked. Truly dreamy. Room Our room was gorgeous and exactly how it was shown on the website/various social media sites. Large room, high ceilings, decent wardrobe space ( 2 wardrobes with lots of shelves), a safe, a fridge, fab rain shower. Just ideal. The deck and the view was the real showstopper. We were in room 168 which had a sunrise view ( Perfect for me as I love the early start and waking up with the sun and a cup of coffee). The water was like bath water – warm and crystal clear. A real joy to swim in. *Do take reef shoes or fins – although it wasn’t too sharp underfoot, there are certain areas of dead coral that would hurt to be trodden on. Location The island itself is small and idyllic. Every angle of the island is just stunning. No photo would do it justice. It is like watching Lost. The greenery, the floury white sand, the turquoise, teal and blues of the sea, the magnificent white stilted bar and restaurant, the cool and quirky pool bar. Just unbelievable. It’s also a beautiful walk around the island – there is no ugly side whatsoever. You will find it hard to put your phone/camera down as every angle is truly picturesque. Bars/drinks The Palm bar is lovely and spacious, clean and airy with full panoramic views of the reef and beach. Outside on the deck in the daytime is extremely hot – be warned, but inside you get a lovely breeze and can still see the sealife below if you sit on one of the tables around the edge. The Pool bar was a haven of relaxation under the canopies of palm trees and the beautiful blue pool with dragonflies hovering above it, bats flying overhead and tiny little Waterhens popping up on your sunbed to say hello. Of an evening this place changes into a cool rainforest vibe, with low subtle lighting and a really relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The Sundown bar, located near the over water bungalows and Thai Spa was a beauty spot from 5pm-630 to watch the breathtaking sunsets on the island. The perfect way to end a day of snorkelling, lounging about or simply sunbathing. Food The food at Safari was, in our opinion, excelle

We had an amazing stay at Safari Island Maldives! Our beach villa, room 125, had a fantastic view of the house reef, which was just like a giant aquarium right in front of us. There was so much marine life to see, including plenty of friendly blacktip sharks that we could swim with! The snorkeling around the island was absolutely unforgettable for both my husband and me. The food options were plentiful and delicious, and all the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making our stay even more enjoyable. The only suggestion we have is to consider adding fans in the reception and restaurant areas for a bit more comfort. Thank you, Safari Island, for a wonderful experience. We can’t wait to come back!

We arrived at Safari island on 7th September and with in 5 minutes realised that we had made the right decision. We have been to 6 different islands which all have had different charms. The staff were always happy but gave that extra twist by taking time to have a chat. The beach villa on the lagoon side was spacious and clean. Meal time was in a great setting and the choice was always warm and tasty with a great variety. We would not hesitate to visit again.

Superb resort. Booked with TUI for 9 nights on an All Inclusive basis, flight was direct with BA. Excellent resort and we were both looked after from the onset. Constant temperature of 31 degrees all week. After landing at MALE, we went to TUI rep who directed us to the Sea planes, approx 30 min wait for our plane and off we went. The plane went to another resort before ours, 30 min journey before we got to Safari. At reception we were given a brief tour of the island and taken to our room wth luggage already there. Room - We had a beach bungalow we had our own bit of beach and a room boy, Limaz, who serviced the room twice a day. Excellent service and very clean, water was replaced daily, clean towels. Fridge and safe in room. Food and drink- Plenty of choice for everyone, you get the same table and waiter throughout your stay, breakfast was great, english bacon, egg cooking stations and food to cater for all. Lunch and dinner was excellent, lots of choice, lots of fish and meat, cooking stations all the time, cooking pasta, steaks, stir frys etc. All buffet style but was never busy. Lots of cheese and fruit. Alot of people went barefeet. AI included a selection of 15 cocktails, beer, wine, coke and multitude of soft drinks. Excursions - Limted entertainment, we had a singer and crab race, there was a beach BBQ but this was chargeable. We did the half day trip to another island, about an hour boat ride, island was bigger and is where the locals live. Take some USD to buy a souvenier and dont forget to tip the crew. Lots of swimming and snorkelling, we took our own float. Pool - Great pool, never busy, pool bar is good, had my drink replenished without asking. Tips - Take beach shoes and float. You get you own bit of beach with a beach bungalow so would avoid a water bungalow. Currency in use is USD to make sure they are new and crisp dollars.

First visit to the Maldives and what an incredible experience! Safari Island is perfect…. With only 80 bungalows it felt like you were completely alone in a tropical paradise🤗 The accomodation, we had a half sea bungalow, was incredible with stunning marine life swimming straight past our steps🪼🦈 The food was outstanding with incredible choice, flavours, local dishes, western classics and more, spoilt for choice👍 The staff were incredible, friendly, helpful and engaging. In particular i would mention Adu and Sanjay at the pool bar and palm bar and our table waiter Amir, they were exceptional at their roles and worked incredibly long hours. The snorkelling and sea life was incredible🦈🪼🤿 I would highly reccomend this island resort and hope to return one day👍👍