North Ari Atoll
Safari Island Maldives
Safari Island Resort & Spa is located in the heart of North Ari Atoll — one of the Maldives' most celebrated dive destinations — approximately 60 km from Velana International Airport, reached by a 25-minute seaplane flight. The island spans 30,000 sqm of lush tropical beauty with tall swaying palm trees, mangrove gardens and pristine white sandy beaches. On one side is a crystal-clear lagoon; on the other, a rich vibrant house reef just a few meters from the beach. 84 Maldivian-style thatched bungalows — all beachfront and sea view — include 30 Beach Bungalows, 15 Semi-Water Bungalows and 39 Water Bungalows, each with traditional bamboo furniture and modern comforts. The resort is unique for its private luxury Safari Boats — available for bespoke private island tours including sandbank trips, dolphin cruises, snorkelling, manta encounters and island hopping. Delightful subterranean coral gardens, TUI Top Quality Award, exciting water sports and a mangrove garden spa complete a genuinely authentic Maldivian experience. Wedding packages, Dhoni cruises and evening entertainment available year-round.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Seaplane — 25 min (60 km from Velana International Airport)
Meal plans in source: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive.
Villas
- Semi-Water Bungalow — 45 m² · up to 3 guests
45 sqm semi-overwater bungalow with backdoor to private sundeck and direct access to both lagoon and land. Glass-bottom table to view marine life below. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite flat-screen TV, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathrobe and bathroom amenities, free WiFi. 15 bungalows available. Sea view.
- Water Bungalow — 45 m² · up to 3 guests
45 sqm overwater bungalow with private sundeck and direct lagoon access. Unique glass-bottom table to watch marine life below your feet. Backdoor to private sundeck, sun loungers, ladder to lagoon. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite flat-screen TV, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, free WiFi. 39 bungalows available. All sea view.
- Beach Bungalow — 45 m² · up to 3 guests
Maldivian-style thatched detached beach bungalow with direct beach access. 45 sqm. Hot & cold fresh water, bathtub with separate shower, air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite TV with flat screen, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, WC, luxury bamboo furniture, sun chair, bathroom amenities (bathrobe, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel), free WiFi. 30 bungalows available. All beachfront and sea view.
Dining
- Pool Bar — Drinks and light snacks · Beside the resort swimming pool
The Pool Bar at Safari Island serves drinks and snacks, and guests on the all-inclusive plan can take the drinks included with their stay. It opens from ten in the morning until ten at night, and on Tuesday evenings it hosts a crab race between nine and half past ten.
- Palm Bar — Drinks, cocktails and coffee-shop food · Overwater beside Lagoon Restaurant
The main overwater bar serves drinks, cocktails and coffee-shop snacks and meals. The current resort page lists a daily happy hour from 18:00 to 19:30; entertainment schedules should be reconfirmed locally.
- Sun Down Bar — Drinks and cocktails · Wooden lagoon deck facing sunset
The sundown bar set on a wooden deck with a view of the stunning lagoon turns into a splendid affair at sundown when nature paints a different scene every dusk. The golden sun sinks beneath the horizon casting a multitude of orange, red and pink hues across the sky and there is no place better to enjoy the show that at sundown bar, accompanied with a drink or two.
- Lagoon Restaurant — International and regional · Overwater restaurant with lagoon views
Shaded with a magnificent white roof, and floating over the lagoon the main restaurant is where breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided in an all-you-can-eat buffet style with variety of international and regional cuisines to please everyone's taste. The skilful chefs offer selectable international cuisine and ensures the best dining experience. Enjoy buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner including lively Theme Nights. Sunday night dinner is Maldivian/Asian night with a themed menu. The buffet lines also include live action, cooking station which our chefs prepare your food as your preference. A Selected A La Carte Menu is available in the Restaurant which is chargeable (Pre-order only).
Wellness
- Duny Thai Spa — On-island spa shown as facility H on the first-party resort map
The resort’s spa offers Thai, aromatic, hot-stone and Swedish massage, targeted massage, reflexology, sun-care and facial treatments, body care, nail care, waxing and couples’ packages.
Diving
- Safari Island Dive Centre — Certified
Located in the heart of North Ari Atoll — one of the Maldives' best diving regions. Safari Island is surrounded by delightful subterranean coral gardens with exotic sea creatures. World-famous dive sites nearby: Maaya Thila (one of world's top dive sites — eagle rays, guitar sharks, barracuda), Hafza Thila (schools of reef sharks), Fish Head (resident grey reef sharks), Fesdu Lagoon (manta rays feeding at night). Night manta ray experience unique to this atoll.
Experiences
- Traditional Dhoni Cruise — Cruise
Full day, half day or overnight — luxurious Maldivian Dhoni
- Duny Thai Spa — Cruise
Massage, reflexology, facials in mangrove garden setting
- House Reef Snorkelling — Snorkelling
Coral gardens and exotic sea creatures — free, unrestricted from beach
- Local Island Visit — Cruise
Explore Maldivian lifestyle and culture on neighbouring island
- Evening Entertainment — Cruise
Night entertainment — dance under stars, cultural shows, music
- Dolphin Cruise — Cruise
Sunset dolphin watching via Safari Boat
- Scuba Diving — Diving
World-class North Ari Atoll dive sites — Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Hafza Thila
- Sandbank Picnic — Island Picnic
Private sandbank trip via Safari Boat
- Night Manta Ray Dive (Fesdu Lagoon) — Diving
Night Manta Ray Dive (Fesdu Lagoon)
- Private Safari Boat Tour — Cruise
Only resort in Maldives with own luxury Safari Boats — bespoke private tours
- Fishing — Fishing
Traditional Maldivian sunset fishing experience
- Water Sports — Snorkelling
Water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, beach volleyball
- Manta Ray Snorkelling — Snorkelling
Guided manta trip via Safari Boat
- Wedding Ceremony — Cruise
Complete wedding packages — beach ceremony, Dhoni sunset sail, candlelit dinner