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Escape to a very exclusive luxury experience on the Island of Mnemba, part of the Zanzibar archipelago just off the coast of Tanzania. You will share this beautiful paradise with a maximum of 24 other guests and the unobtrusive yet friendly staff of &Beyond Mnemba Island lodge.
With just ten ‘bandas’ (beach huts) all with their own private beachfront area nestled into the casuarina pine forest, this exclusive hideaway is the perfect end to a safari on the mainland. You can opt for land or water activities but know that some of Africa’s best diving sites are found here in the marine conservation area, set around a coral atoll that supports throngs of multi-hued tropical fish. You can go snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, kayaking – a million different ways to explore the warm waters around this beautiful island.
The ‘bandas’ have high palm-frond roofs and large windows so that you don’t miss a minute of the spectacular views. Overhead fans in the spacious rooms will keep you cool at night and the décor is soft and natural with traditional carved wooden pieces placed throughout. Enjoy the views from the bedrooms, the loungers on the private verandas or from the traditional Zanzibari loungers in your private beach sala.
Eat when you want, what you want and do exactly whatever you feel like doing; the ethos at this luxury lodge is to provide personalised service and ensure that you have the best vacation possible.
&Beyond Mnemba Island – romantic, luxury African island living
The ten palm-frond ‘bandas’ face onto golden sand beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean; each one decorated in a simple, unpretentious yet elegant style. The detailed woodcarvings and headboards for the beds have been created by talented local artists and contribute to the tropical island atmosphere. Cool off in the very spacious stone showers in shuttered bathrooms set down a covered walkway. Relax on your own private verandah in traditional Zanzibar loungers.
Watch the sunset from the communal thatched dining and sitting areas with their deep pillows and low wooden tables. Lunch is served up here on large, wooden carved platters and dinner is enjoyed on the beach under the African stars. Expect great fresh seafood including lobsters and prawns to be on the menu as well as fresh fruit and delicious mezze.
The waters around this beautiful island are home to an enormous amount of marine life; the coral atoll and its surroundings have been declared a marine conservation area and this is one of the few places in the world where you will get to see the highly endangered green turtles. They come every year to lay their eggs on the warm sands of the island.
You are welcome to laze away the days on your private patio or on the golden sand beaches in front of the bandas but with some of Africa’s best dive spots right on the doorstep you shouldn’t miss out on the chance to explore the coral reef and its reef fish, anemones, starfish, crabs and mollusks. Go snorkeling in the lagoon or scuba-diving around the reefs or if you would rather stay on top of the water then rent a kayak or try your hand at windsurfing. For anglers, this is the perfect destination for both fly-fishing and deep-sea fishing for marlin and sailfish.
The luxury &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge is based on a private island just off the north eastern tip of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Fly in from the mainland by charter; contact us for more information on how to get to this luxury lodge.