Off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar lies the private &Beyond Mnemba Island, inhabited only by guests and the staff taking care of them. Just 1.5 km (less than a mile) in circumference, Mnemba is surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs and boasts some of Africa’s most magnificent dive sites.
Coastal Aviation, Auric Air and Regional Air Services offer daily departures from Arusha and Dar es Salaam. These flight networks link all of the major parks, reserves and &Beyond lodges. Daily non-direct flights connect the same parks, reserves and &Beyond lodges to Zanzibar.
Flight networks in Tanzania connect to the Masai Mara (Kenya) via two points, one via Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Wilson Airport in Nairobi, and the other via Tarime (Tanzania) and Migori (Kenya).
Flights connect to Kigali in Rwanda via Mwanza (Tanzania) and to Entebbe in Uganda via Musoma (Tanzania).
&Beyond Mnemba Island collects guests at Zanzibar International Airport or in Stone Town, followed by a 1.5-hour road trip and a 10 – 15-minute boat ride in an open ski boat.
A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring just 12 rustically chic beachside Bandas, including one Family Banda, for only 26 guests (and the dedicated staff caring for them), connected to the breathtaking Mnemba Atoll.
Discover sheer, unpretentious paradise on this private island, where the simple pleasures become your most treasured of memories for many years to come. Inspired by its beach location and offering uninterrupted ocean access, the island’s 11 Bandas and one Family Banda (which features an adjoining room ideal for young families) are designed to resemble a nautilus seashell. Relax and unwind on your own stretch of beachfront, where simple yet luxurious (and completely private) Beach Lounges peep out onto unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest. Thatched dining and sitting or bar areas boast beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond.
Late breakfast trays teeming with tropical fruit, freshly squeezed juice and Tanzanian coffee can be delivered to the Bandas for those wanting to indulge in a lie-in. Fresh sushi and chilled champagne can appear discreetly at the guests’ Beach Lounges should they wish to celebrate the magnificent sunset in privacy. Romantic candlelit dinners are served on the beach, with the waves lapping gently at guests’ feet.
Explore the lodge’s Discovery Centre, engaging with the incredible conservation and community-focused projects taking place in and around the Mnemba Atoll. Join the Wild Impact Oceans Without Borders team on their daily excursions to the coral nursery and artificial reef. Or allow yourself to relax and take a break with yoga and massages at the lodges’ Wellness Banda or in the tranquil retreat of your Banda.
Inhabited solely by &Beyond guests and the dedicated staff caring for them, the island spans just 1.5 km (less than a mile), making for an intimate and relaxing experience. You have the freedom to craft your day precisely as you desire, and our team will turn your preferences into reality.
Discover the island’s coral nursery and artificial coral reef restoration project. Furthermore, the island is recognised as a significant breeding site for green turtle. It has also become a sanctuary for two unique antelope species, the Ader’s duiker and suni antelope, through our successful protection project.
Barefoot serenity and romance define the allure of Mnemba Island. Take the time to rejuvenate and heal in true African style. Creating a holistic connection, engage in a wide range of wellness and spiritually awakening experiences that draw inspiration from the scenery of this unique island.
The calm turquoise waters surrounding the island offer irresistible snorkelling and swimming directly from the beach. For the more adventurous, the best snorkelling spots are accessible by a 10-minute motorboat journey. Our expert snorkel and dive masters are also here to share all the tips and tricks.
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.
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.