Safari Island Maldives, North Ari Atoll – Resort Guide & Travel Info

Safari Island Resort: A Peaceful Island Escape in the Maldives

Located in the heart of North Ari Atoll, Safari Island Resort is a charming Maldivian getaway known for its warm hospitality and breathtaking natural surroundings. The resort is framed by powdery white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and a vibrant house reef that offers excellent opportunities for snorkelling and marine exploration.

Conveniently located just a short 20-minute seaplane journey from Male International Airport, the resort provides an ideal balance of relaxation and adventure for travellers seeking a peaceful island escape. Opened in 2013, Safari Island Resort features a total of 84 accommodations, including 39 overwater villas, 15 semi-overwater bungalows, and 30 beach cottages. Each unit is elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities designed for comfort and convenience.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of facilities, including a private beach, main swimming pool, fitness centre, dive and water sports centre, and a traditional Thai spa. Whether you are looking for a tranquil retreat or an active island holiday, the resort offers excellent value, allowing guests to fully unwind and experience the natural beauty of the Maldives in a serene setting.

The Island

The Island

As far as appearance, don't expect drums and firecrackers, as the grins, towels, and drinks at the gathering are all you need. Safaris Island, safe in the North Ari Atoll and taking the shape of a curved Dhoni, a conventional Maldivian vessel, is a mystical spot where sand and water are supplanted by rich green vegetation. Indeed, even in the Maldives, an island so totally designed as Safaris Island is uncommon. The retreat is extravagant, with extensive sea shores of sand encircling the emerald green. It is home to perhaps the most brilliant and exuberant house reef in the Maldives. The island is small, comfortable, but lovely, and you can walk around in a matter of seconds. You know you're in Maldeves in each second of your stay with lovely sea and sand. 

15 Semi-Water Bungalows stretch out along one tip of the island. The edge of the island is a dock leading to 39 Water Bungalows. The 30 Beach Bungalows are on the island part in outlandish green vegetation, complete with palm trees. Each of the 84 rooms has sea view. One side has an unmistakable tidal pond zone and another side has corals. More greeneries with certain shrubberies than palms or mangroves. Tidal pond side is confronting west with more insurance yet loaded with dhonies and boats coming and going. Eastern side has more 'Maldivian look'

with better sea shore yet packed with less insurance for cottages. Also, there is a small pool close to the cafe. Also, there is a small library at the gathering. 

There are different sides of the island with sea shore estates - the side where the pier is and the east side. It is more quiet with sun in the morning till around 3.30 pm. Breakwater side is very noisy as all the small planes land there. But you get sun half a day and even beautiful sunsets. East side is very nice and I think whole lot better. Every day at 5.30 you can see sharks taking care of at the wharf side if you get bored. As for the customer base, there were people from China, Europeans, Americans, Russians, Thais, and other Asians. All sorts of tourists, families, friends, young and old couples.

Location

Location

Ari Atoll is 89km long and 30km in width and has 105 islands and is authoritatively separated into two sections: North Atoll Ari and South Ari Atoll. South Ari Atoll, a Protected Marine Area, stays perhaps the best spot on the planet to see whale sharks, which are spotted all year on the external reef, while North Ari Atoll is well known for its hammerhead sharks, albeit these are undeniably more subtle and require profound plunging to see. The majority of the islands are home for the extravagance resortswhile others are uninhabited, the rest are occupied by nearby occupants. The fundamental occupations of Ari Atoll are fishing, cruising, reaping and preparing of corals. 

The hotel is arranged on the sea shore of Mushimasgali Island in the Maldives. At Velana International Airport (Male) you'll be met by inn staff and helpe on board seaplane. Air Taxi Maldivian will take you from Malé straightforwardly to the Safari Island in around 20 minutes.The grand seaplane move offers an extraordinary elevated view in transit to this Island resort in Maldives.

Bungalows

Bungalows

Dream hideaway, private, and supernatural atmosphere; gander out at one of the 30 types of covered, detached Beach Bungalows, 15 Semi-Water Bungalows, and 39 Water Bungalows. A wide scope of convenience have direct sea views, so that is too great. Best rooms are the Semi-Water Bungalows, as they have full protection, are totally South/Southwest (enjoy sun all day), and are before the essential segments/exits for the house reef swimming. 

Room Facilities: 

Sea shore Bungalows (45 sqm) Hot and cold fresh water, Bathtub with independent shower, Air condition, small cooler, 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), Wi-Fi available at a charge. Semi Water Bungalows und Water Bungalows (45sqm): In Addition to Beach home offices, Glass base table, Backdoor to private sun deck, direct access to lagoon and land.

Sea shore Bungalows on the Reef Side are our first proposal: since you can simple will house reef, on this side is additionally the café and the bar, it isn't so breezy and the sea shore is likewise incredibly decent. The opposite side, Lagoon Side, it is breezy, useful for sports for instance, yet there are likewise the Dhoni Boats to see and considerably more "activity and ocean waves". There are some Beach Bungalows on this tidal pond side, with a flimsy segment of sand (rooms 110-112). 

On the reef side, beginning from the eatery, Beach Bungalows 129 and 130 are near the gathering, the following ones (120-128) have more sea shore before the manors. There is additionally the opportunity greater that chinese individuals will "camp" for certain hours before you, since they generally book Water Villas.The others 120-113 have more vegetation - that implies more protection. 

The Overwater Bungalows are more modest than most in the Maldives, yet at the same time bigger than normal lodgings somewhere else. Each classy home highlights a glass-base end table with direct perspectives down into the tidal pond underneath, in addition to ventures down into the tidal pond from the private sun deck. With specially crafted rattan furniture, wood floors, these rooms have a genuine 'goodness' factor. Here you'll additionally have the option to pick between dusk or dawn sees. The furnishings, the restroom is reestablished and everything is perfect. Water Bungalows have the protection and the view is actually equivalent to the photographs. Cleaning is acceptable. No bad things to say.

Dining and Wining

Dining and Wining

The retreat has one cafe and three bars. Concealed with an eminent white marquee, the Lagoon eatery open for breakfast, lunch and supper and serves food with buffet style, including vivacious Theme Nights. The cafe and bars are additionally set over-water so you'll generally have astounding sea sees. 

Table and a server for each room is saved. Continuously prepared and clean. More often than bad meat and chicken are serve by liberal bits. Food quality is generally excellent, regarding assortment, amount and in particular quality. There is pretty much every night something new to eat and scrumptious. Smorgasbords are exceptionally rich with 6-7 unique stations Curries, Meat, Vegetables, Very Nice Salads, Pasta Experience Cook, Special Meet Cook, Top Deserts). The costs for Beers (4.50$) and Drinks (8$+) are reasonable. The extraordinary food likewise can get ready on solicitation. The staff is very noble man and helpfull. Snacks in the early evening are restricted to couple of sorts of sandwiches, there ought to be more other options, similar to serving of mixed greens. At for wine, is dissapointment as just a single red, one white and one rose by glass. You ought not miss the booked dinners as there is no other alternatives.No room administration. Room cooler should be filled by your selves. 

Palm is overwater bar set close to the fundamental cafe. Coasting in the turquoise tidal pond is the island bar where visitors may appreciate drinks and invest relaxation energy. Open from morning until the last visitor leaves, the bar additionally has a cheerful hours. The bistro at the fundamental bar additionally serves a scope of espresso, light bites or unique suppers which can be appreciated in the open climate, entertained by the sound of the waves and the sea breeze. Palm Bar will have an enormous bar counter, zone with seating inside and outside deck, over the tidal pond, confronting Seaview. The bar has live musik once like clockwork on Monday and saturday plunging film by jumping focus group. 

Frequently Asked Questions

It is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant house reef, making it ideal for relaxation and water activities.
Facilities include a private beach, swimming pool, fitness centre, dive and water sports centre, and a Thai spa.
Yes, it is designed for both relaxation and activity, offering a peaceful island setting with excellent value for money.
Guests can reach the resort via a 20-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport.