The island situated 2.5 km north of the country's largest city, Dar es Salaam in the indian Ocean.

It is the most frequently visited of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System (DMRS) and a popular daytrip for both tourists and Tanzanian residents alike for snorkelling and sunbathing.

All visitors visit the beach at the northwestern tip of the island, where the boats moor and where there are some huts, drinks and food.

[4] The island lies close to the Msasani Peninsula (in the Kinondoni district of the city) and is reachable by means of a 30-minute boat ride from the mainland.

The point of departure for most visitors to the island is 'The Slipways' hotel complex on the western side of the Msasani Peninsula.