&Beyond Mnemba Island
Barefoot island paradise off the northeast coast of Zanzibar
The luxury of leaving it all behind
No shoes. No worries. Nowhere to be. Just the slow rhythm of island life, and the freedom to disappear into it.
Embraced by reef and forest, &Beyond Mnemba Island feels less like an arrival and more like a return. Just 12 open-air Bandas lie tucked beneath whispering casuarina trees. No doors. No windows. And nothing between you and the ocean but a stretch of untouched sand.
Here, time drifts with the tides. Dive into coral reefs just a few steps from your Banda. Drift by traditional dhow at sunset. Or do nothing at all—sometimes just what’s needed. Meals are fresh, light, and made when your heart desires. There’s yoga in the shade, reef walks at low tide, and warm smiles that appear when you need them. This is a place for bare feet and unfiltered nature. Where every stay supports the reef and the life it holds. And where the quiet follows you home.
A place that’s all yours
A private island shared with only a handful of guests. Spanning just 1.5 km (less than a mile), it’s a world of quiet freedom, entirely yours.
When care becomes conservation
Explore Mnemba’s coral nursery, turtle nesting grounds, and forest sanctuary—living proof that every stay helps protect what matters most.
Tranquillity with a pulse
Unplug beneath the canopy. Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Reconnect through yoga, stillness, and nature’s quiet invitation to come back to yourself.
The ocean is always waiting
Wade into warm turquoise shallows. Snorkel or dive nearby coral reefs, or drift further by boat with those who know these waters best.
Tailormake your stay
Talk to one of our travel specialists to tailormake your stay to any of our destinations
A stay that stays with you
Seasonal offers and thoughtful packages to make this rare kind of stillness even easier to reach.
Where every moment is yours
Swim, snorkel, stretch, or simply be. Mnemba’s experiences invite connection to water, to stillness, and to what matters.
Explore Mnemba’s wildlife
Our marine ranger's and guests' best marine moments
LEAVING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE
Sustainable solutions to the protection of the Mnemba Island seascape include solar power throughout the lodge,
the elimination of plastic water bottles, the active monitoring of turtle nests, and a daily beach clean-up patrol.
Our Oceans Without Borders interpretive centre showcases a range of collaborative conservation and community
education and development programmes that support a thriving coral reef nursery, the restoration of the Mnemba
House Reef, and the development of expanding artificial reef structures.
Be part of something quietly powerful
From turtle conservation to coral restoration, every stay supports the reef and those who depend on its future.
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A lighter footprint, a lasting impact
Learn how your stay helps protect endangered species, uplift communities, and regenerate this fragile island ecosystem.
Why visit Zanzibar?
The Zanzibar Archipelago is set in the Indian Ocean and made up of the larger islands of Pemba and Unguja (also called Zanzibar Island).
Zanzibar is also known as the ‘Spice Island’ due to the delicious variety of spices grown on the island’s many plantations. Stone Town, a World Heritage Site, boasts a labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling marketplaces, beautifully carved wooden doors, breathtaking mosques and grand Arab residences.
Frequently asked questions
Awards and acknowledgements
Stories that inspire your next island adventure
Travel inspiration, guest reflections and wild beauty, gathered from those who’ve been moved by Mnemba’s quiet magic.
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