A private and immersive, long-stay journey that does not cost the earth
7 Wonders in 7 Days
on Mnemba Island | Zanzibar
CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF PRIVACY THAT WORKS FOR YOU
ONE DESTINATION, LESS TRAVEL TIME, MORE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
LUXURY PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
PRIVATE ACTIVITIESAND EXPERIENCES
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
DIVERSE MARINE LIFE TO DISCOVER
Mnemba – exclusive and engaging
A private and immersive, 7-night journey that does not cost the earth
Embrace serenity on this 8-day itinerary that takes you to the beauty of &Beyond Mnemba Island, just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar. This immersive experience makes the most of your long stay with its fantastic range of aqua adventures and barefoot bliss. It offers the perfect opportunity for you (and your family or friends) to explore and reconnect with one of the planet’s most remote, pristine places. Discover sheer, unpretentious paradise on this exclusive island and relax and unwind on your own stretch of beachfront, boasting beautiful open views of the ocean and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond.
Additionally, we have kept the idea of private travel (bubbles) at the forefront of these offerings. We call it “Exclusivity for Everyone”. Our range of private travel (bubble) opportunities will match the size of your travelling party; with accommodation, flights, transfers and activity options.
7 nights on &Beyond Mnemba Island
LEAVING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE
Dedicated conservation measures on the island and marine surrounds include 20 years of
green turtle monitoring and tagging,active monitoring of beach erosion,
reef health and related biodiversity, on-land tree nursery and re-vegetation initiative,
a successful breeding project for the rare Aders’ duiker,
the elimination of plastic water bottle use together with daily beach clean-ups,
and community-led health care and education programmes.
Exclusivity for everyone
Choose the level of privacy that works for you
Choose from three categories below: a FULLY-PRIVATE offering (ensuring it’s just you and your group from start to finish); SEMI-PRIVATE that ensures your accommodation and activities are just for you; and (if you don’t mind sharing accommodation options but want your experiences all to yourself) our PRIVATE ACTIVITIES only option might just be for you.
Rates are quoted per person, per 7 night itinerary and are based on the specific group sizes listed below
12 Guests
FULLY PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
SEMI PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
PRIVATE ACTIVITIES ONLY
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation at Mnemba Island
- Dedicated butler
- Varied open-air dining locations
- Scheduled return transfers from Zanzibar airport
- Private Activities
8 Guests
FULLY PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
SEMI PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of the Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
PRIVATE ACTIVITIES ONLY
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation at Mnemba Island
- Dedicated butler
- Varied open-air dining locations
- Scheduled return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
6 Guests
FULLY PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
SEMI PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private activities
PRIVATE ACTIVITIES ONLY
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation at Mnemba Island
- Dedicated butler
- Varied open-air dining locations
- Scheduled return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private activities
4 Guests
FULLY PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
SEMI PRIVATE
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights exclusive-use of Mnemba Island
- Private dining and dedicated butler
- Private return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
PRIVATE ACTIVITIES ONLY
RATE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation on Mnemba Island
- Dedicated butler
- Varied open-air dining locations
- Scheduled return transfers from Zanzibar Airport
- Private Activities
TERMS
Terms and Conditions (Based on Fully Private option)
What’s included:
- Welcome and assistance service at Zanzibar Airport
- All road transfers:
- Zanzibar Airport to Crossing point
- Crossing point to Zanzibar Airport
- For Fully and Semi private options, transfers are Private. For Private activities option, transfers are shared on a schedule basis.
- All boat transfers: 10 – 15 minutes boat ride in an open ski boat
- Crossing point to Mnemba Island
- Mnemba Island to Crossing point
- 7 nights’ accommodation at &Beyond Mnemba Island lodge
- Private and semi-private options have sole-use of the entire lodge (12 banda’s and all guest areas)
- Private activity option includes accommodation in lodge banda’s and shared access to guest areas
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees (premium brands to own account)
- Laundry
- Included Private Activities:
- Snorkelling
- Scuba Diving (2 dives per day – full PADI certification required)
- Sea kayaking
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Sundowner dhow cruise
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharge
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Administration fee
Notes:
- &Beyond Mnemba Island is closed 8 Apr – 20 May 2022
- Rates are valid for 2021 and rates mentioned are based on low season – 1 – 7 Apr; 21 – 31 May; 1 Oct – 20 Dec 2022. Contact us for a quote for your preferred travel dates.
- Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis taking exclusive use of the Banda/Lodge
- Child rates will be quoted on request for the private activity only option.
- Only valid for full-paying adult guests and may not be combined with other offers. However, additional nights may be added by using our applicable long-stay rates.
- Please contact us for a specific quote should your group contain more than 12 guests.
- Validity periods are as specified above; should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote.
- The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in Zanzibar.
- Additional suggested activities are included in the rate.
- Mnemba Island can accommodate a maximum of 2 children under 12 years of age in-house at any given time. This number is flexible on the fully-private and semi-private options.
- 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 our transfer guidelines.
- &Beyond trading terms apply.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
STAY IN A PRIVATE BANDA, FAMILY BANDA OR HAVE SOLE-USE OF THE LODGE
Luxuriously rustic palm-frond bandas peep out onto white coral sand beach from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest. The ultimate escape, the size of the island makes for an intimate and relaxing experience.
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO PARADISE
We’ve got you covered when it comes to getting to your beach destination in exclusivity. From quicker check-ins to faster transit times, private transfers to and from Zanzibar airport guarantee a safe and faster track to your idyllic beach paradise.
INCLUSIVE PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
A TASTE OF ISLAND LIFE IN EXCLUSIVITY
Grab a snorkel, mask and a set of fins and explore the kaleidoscopic coral reefs around the island. Take out a kayak or try your hand at stand up paddle boarding. Set off on either a guided or a solo adventure in the tranquil waters surrounding the island.
ADDITIONAL COST EXPERIENCES
CHOOSE FROM EVEN MORE PRIVATE ACTIVITY OPTIONS
At an additional cost, delve into the beauty of Zanzibar with private guides and explore a labyrinth of bustling narrow alleys in Stone Town. Follow the scent of vanilla, clove and cinnamon on a spice tour or jump into a boat to search for pods of dolphins.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
This unforgettable journey showcases just a few of our favourite private experience combinations in this iconic destination. It is merely an example from which you can use to start dreaming and creating your own adventure with one of our dedicated Travel Specialists. &Beyond Mnemba Island offers a wide range of optional adventures both inland and on the beach.
A taste of the 7 wonders
Here are just some of the incredible inclusive and additional cost wonders you can experience privately on &Beyond Mnemba Island
Barefoot luxury
A romantic, barefoot-island haven, luxuriously rustic palm-frond bandas are tucked into a tropical forest opening onto the shimmering ocean. A covered walkway leads to a shuttered ensuite bathroom with a glass-beaded shower curtain. Zanzibar is famous for its woodcarvings and the scrolled headboards adorning the beds are created by some of the Island’s most skilled artisans.
Action-packed water sports
&Beyond Mnemba Island features two dive centres – one on the north of the Island and one on the south, used in accordance with the weather patterns, stocked with equipment for private diving, snorkelling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The island has a PADI dive school and qualified dive instructors.
Snorkelling, Scuba diving (2 dives per day), Sea kayaking and Paddle boarding are included in your private adventure rate.
A foodie extravaganza
Relish fresh, locally produced, wholesome dishes prepared according to individual tastes, served at a time and location that suits each guest perfectly. Enjoy al freso locations such as the beach, under the trees, in the thatched dining area or privacy of your room or beach sala, a colourful feast awaits you here inspired by barefoot beach simplicity like the island itself.
All meals are included in your private adventure rate.
Snorkeling and Scuba diving
Diving around Zanzibar features shallow coral gardens, walls adorned with spiral corals, tropical fish species, perfect underwater visibility and some of the best dive sites in the world. Refresher courses and a beginner three-day Open Water course are offered. Boasting irresistible swimming directly from the beach, venture just 10 minutes away on a motorboat to find snorkelling spots with kaleidoscopic marine life.
Snorkelling and Scuba diving (2 dives per day- Full PADI certification required) are included in your private adventure rate.
*Scuba diving courses are at an additional cost
Yoga and wellness
Channel your energy, balance your chakras and increase your self- awareness against the backdrop of a pristine ocean with a private yoga class. Pamper yourself with a soul-soothing wellness treatment in the comfort of your banda with Healing Earth products, made from all-natural ingredients sourced in Africa.
Yoga and wellness treatments are available at an additional cost.
Seasonal turtle nesting and hatchings
&Beyond Mnemba Island is an important green turtle breeding site and the conservation team work hard to protect and monitor turtle nests throughout the year. Track the footprints of female turtles at night and observe their nests during the year-round nesting season.
Hatchings can not be guaranteed and are therefore not available to pre-book.
Charming Dhow cruise
Relax in the romance of dusk surrounded by a vast expanse of sky above and ocean blues as your dhow glides towards the sunset. Be captivated by the evening colours, from pink hues to burning orange, with slashes of deep indigo and azure descending into inky black.
A sundowners dhow cruise is included in your private adventure rate.
More private experiences
There are a wide variety of incredible experiences you can enjoy in your 7 days on &Beyond Mnemba Island
These experiences are available at an additional cost.
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Awards and acknowledgements
Just a taste of some of Mnemba's accolades
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