Thanda Group spans luxury hospitality, real estate development, and conservation, offering experiences that are as immersive as they are memorable. Guests can explore Thanda Safari, a 16,500-hectare Big Five reserve in South Africa, escape to Thanda Island, an exclusive-use private island off the coast of Tanzania, or cruise along the French Riviera aboard the classic vintage yacht Over the Rainbow of London. Across all locations, dedicated local teams ensure service of the highest calibre. At the heart of everything lies a commitment to creating extraordinary experiences while leaving a lasting positive impact.

Built on values, grown with care

Since its establishment in 2002, Thanda Group has grown organically into a world-class portfolio. What began as a bold vision has evolved steadily over 23 years into a diverse collection of experiences deeply rooted in family values, cultural respect, and sustainability.

In South Africa, Thanda Safari immerses guests in authentic African wilderness while contributing to vital conservation initiatives. In Tanzania, Thanda Island, situated in a protected marine reserve, combines barefoot luxury with marine conservation, including coral reef restoration, turtle and whale shark research, and community partnerships on neighbouring Mafia Island. In the Mediterranean, our 95-year-old classic yacht Over the Rainbow of London continues to delight guests with its timeless elegance and charm.

At the heart of Thanda Group is a culture of belonging and longevity. Many of our management team and staff have been with us since inception, fostering deep-rooted mutual respect that creates both exceptional guest experiences and enduring careers.

Reflecting on 23 years, Thanda stands as a testament to organic growth – built patiently, nurtured through partnerships, and sustained by a shared commitment to people, planet, and purpose. For me personally, it has been a privilege to lead the Africa Thanda Group family office for more than 20 years – a journey that has become a profound part of my life.

2025 in brief

In 2025, progress continued in line with the long-term vision. Our real estate development, The Royal Thanda Club, advanced significantly, completing its sixth villa alongside the main gatehouse and reception complex, and beginning construction of its seventh villa. This private residence club is shaping up to be Africa’s most exclusive lifestyle and safari real estate offering.

At the prestigious World Travel Awards, Thanda Island was recognised as Africa’s Leading Luxury Island for the ninth consecutive year, and Thanda Safaris’ Villa Thandawena was named South Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Villa.

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12/13/2024

Coral reefs are not very common or widespread around the ocean. But they are invaluable to the marine environment. Because even though they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs house more than twenty-five percent of all marine life. That says something about their importance and that is why the conservation work of Danir's very own coral reef is so important in the marine ecosystem.

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12/13/2024

On arrival at Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve, you are always given a warm welcome and friendly smile. Here, the focus is on ensuring that guests have the absolute best experience of their lives. The aim is to bring them as close to nature and the animals as possible. Guests also benefit from the expertise and knowledge that Promise N. Hlongwangane and Truman B. Ndlovu are so passionate about sharing.

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12/13/2023

Danir has operations all over the world, and this time we will visit Tanzania and Thanda Island, a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, just over 100 km south of Dar es Salaam. There, on the paradise island of Thanda, we meet the island's young and driven hotel director, Antigone Meda, a true global citizen. Antigone was born in Basel, Switzerland, to Italian parents and grew up in Mombasa, Kenya.

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Sigma Technology Group is a global technology consultancy with operations in Sweden, Hungary, Norway, Kosovo, Germany, and Ukraine. We work with world-leading companies, seeking partners with the expertise and capacity to drive improvement and harness innovation. To support our clients’ R&D and strategic projects, we offer cross-industry expertise and flexible delivery models, specialising in product information, software, embedded systems, digital solutions, and IT infrastructure. Our approach combines local presence with global reach, tailoring services to meet each client’s needs.

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Sigma Connectivity is a global design house and development partner specialising in IoT, MedTech, CleanTech, consumer products, and production technology. Founded in 2013, we have grown into a company of more than 600 co-workers across 13 locations worldwide. Our culture is built on three simple principles: Engage, Create, Deliver. We engage deeply with our customers, create with passion and technical excellence, and always deliver value. As part of the Danir Group, we combine entrepreneurial drive with long-term commitment – proving that no industry is too complex to connect.

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Sigma Industry East North comprises eight engineering consulting companies, from Linköping in the south to Luleå in the north. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of tailored engineering services to meet the needs of modern industry – and drive progress within the sector. We value long-term customer relationships, with quality and service always at the forefront, while blending warmth and fun with a stimulating, growth-focused work environment. Our services are provided through our subsidiaries: Sigma Industry East in Linköping and Norrköping; Evolve in Uppsala; Innovation in Eskilstuna and Örebro; North in Luleå and Umeå; Services in Västerås; and Development, Smart and Spark in Stockholm.

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We continue to grow steadily. Today, our operations include 12 companies with around 650 employees across offices in Sweden, Norway, Poland, Egypt, and the USA. Together with our subsidiaries Sigma Embedded Engineering and Sigma Energy & Marine, we offer extensive expertise in product development, embedded systems, UX and design, electronics and software development, energy, process industry, subsea, IoT, cybersecurity, MedTech, production engineering, simulation, and PLM. Our subsidiary Crew by Sigma complements this with business support in purchasing, logistics, sales, finance, IT, HR, and administration – enabling us to meet our clients’ needs and deliver complete solutions that drive their development forward.

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We offer technical consulting services in product and production development to industrial companies across a range of sectors in southern Sweden. By working long-term with both our employees and customers, we create flexible, tailored solutions together. Built on close relationships and committed collaboration, our operations adapt quickly to new needs and challenges. From early product concepts and development to full-scale production and specialised engineering, we are constantly evolving, applying our expertise to new business areas.

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Sigma Software Group is one of the world’s top 100 IT services companies, according to IAOP, and has been featured in CNBC and The Times. We have delivered smart IT solutions since 2002 and continue to drive innovation with a portfolio of 25 products and over 20 services. With expertise in aviation, automotive, and defence, our 2,000 experts across 21 countries serve more than 200 clients. As members of professional associations like APECSYS, we help businesses worldwide create robust security management systems aligned with high international standards.

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Nexer is a global full-service provider that drives technological development and digitalisation for businesses and society. Through our strategic capabilities, technical expertise, and communication skills, we create value for our customers in a digital world. We combine entrepreneurial spirit and long-term partnerships with cutting-edge skills in future-focused areas such as AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, embedded engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity.

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A Society operates in a consulting market that evolves gradually, in step with the needs of people and organisations. Our vision, “A Society powered by freedom”, is about creating opportunities for consultants to grow on their own terms – professionally, personally, and together with their clients. With over 20 years’ experience matching the right skills to the right assignments, we help consultants build lasting relationships, sustainable careers, and future-ready solutions. Through their success, we grow organically – with more specialists on assignment and more professionals finding their dream projects through A Society.

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PION Group strengthens the competitiveness of individuals and companies through strategic talent solutions in staffing, recruitment, and consulting services. We operate under the brands Uniflex, Poolia, and QRIOS. Our vision, “A world where people matter – powered by tech”, permeates the way we work: combining technology and expertise to deliver quality, scalability, and long-term value. PION Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Small Cap, and we build our future on organic growth and a clear customer focus.

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Aptio Group helps companies execute, interpret, and navigate regulatory and industry-specific requirements in tasks and processes. These requirements can be found in both legislation and various standards. We work cross-functionally, addressing issues across all business processes, including production, product development, research, testing, and procurement. Founded in Malmö in 2017, Aptio Group has been an independent part of the Danir Group since 2021. We engage around 240 people across four offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland.

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