&Beyond Mnemba Island
An exclusive barefoot island paradise off the north-east coast of Zanzibar
SEASIDE ADVENTURES
Swimming right from the beach
CHARMING DHOW CRUISE
Drift across the horizon
INTREPID WATER SPORTS
Swim, snorkel, dive, kayak, paddle & sail
DIVERSE MARINE LIFE
Seasonal turtle nesting and hatching
TRANQUIL DAILY YOGA
Connect & re-awaken your soul
Conservation experiences
Explore the lodge’s sustainability initiatives
In Zanzibar
Location:
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.
Getting to Mnemba Island:
The lodge collects guests at Zanzibar International Airport or Stone Town:
- 1 ½-hour road trip (the last 20 minutes are on an unpaved, bumpy road)
- 10 – 15-minute boat ride in an open ski boat
As there are no jetties – departures and landings are directly to and from the beach and involve a little wading. Please note that boat transfers are weather dependent.
When dark, crossing the channel is not safe for our boatmen or guests. The road conditions are also not great, so best avoided at night. It is therefore important to adhere to the following transfer guidelines:
Morning departure:
- Summer: 06h00 Mnemba Island (06h15 Muyuni Beach)
- Winter: 06h30 Mnemba Island (06h45 Muyuni Beach)
- For 08h30 or 09h00 flights – depending if summer / winter / domestic / international flight
Afternoon departure:
- Latest flight arrival at airport is 16h00 for guests to be transferred latest at 16h30 from Stone Town in winter and summer months
BEACHSIDE BANDAS
12 Bandas mirroring the spiraling form of the nautilus seashell
ONE FAMILY BANDA
Family Banda with an additional smaller ensuite room for children
BEACH LOUNGE
Complete with day bed, sun loungers and al fresco shower
PRIVATE BUTLER
Dedicated private butlers to take care of your every whim
LAUNDRY INCLUDED
Complimentary same-day laundry service available during your stay
WILDCHILD PROGRAMME
Fun, interactive experiences for children of all ages
BEACH BAR BLISS
The perfect setting to sip on one of our signature cocktails
WELLNESS BANDA
Featuring two treatment rooms plus an outdoor yoga deck
Discovery Centre
Engage with research and conservation in the Mnemba Atoll
PADI DIVE CENTRE
Snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities for all levels
&BEYOND BEACH SHOP
An array of authentic, handcrafted items from the region
HIGH-SPEED WI-FI
Connect with the outside world with network throughout
BANDA
2024: From USD 2,150 per person per night
FAMILY BANDA
2024: From USD 2,150 per person per night
Welcome to Mnemba Island
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon.
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.
Tailormake your stay
Talk to one of our travel specialists to tailormake your stay to any of our destinations
Why we love it
INTIMATE, EXCLUSIVE AND FLEXIBLE
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.
CONSERVATION RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP
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.
CONNECT & RE-AWAKEN YOUR SOUL
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.
FRESH AND WHOLESOME FOOD EXPERIENCE
Exuding the essence of Zanzibar’s richness, history and soul; the overall food theme is one of barefoot beach simplicity – fresh, locally-produced, wholesome and natural. Each culinary experience is prepared according to individual tastes, served at a time and location that suits each guest perfectly.
Rates & Offers
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 six artificial reef structures.
Experience Mnemba Island
Visiting the island allows access to a range of unique included and excluded experiences
Tailormade tours
Stay at Mnemba Island on one of these inspirational journeys
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.
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