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After arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, a road transfer whisks you across the island past spice plantations and palm-frond huts to the western shore. Wade into the warm waters to board a boat to Mnemba Island, a private marine conservation area. Surrounded by an astonishing variety of marine life and magnificent coral reefs, Mnemba is a picture-perfect tropical island.

Warm hospitality, pampering massages and thoughtful touches add up to ‘paradise found’. The chalets, called banda, possess all the charm of rustic, castaway architecture without compromising on comfort. The perfection of lazing on the Lodge’s pristine beach competes for your attention with the underwater paradise just off-shore. Explore the coral kingdom on daily reef dives or by snorkeling in the crystal waters, accompanied by Bottlenose dolphins, green turtles and 430 species of fish.

Above the waters, enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing, as well as scenic walks around the island and day tours to Zanzibar. At the end of another glorious day in this barefoot paradise, salute the setting sun from the deck of a dhow.

Recent accolades & press

  •  The Safari Awards 2013 - Best Beach Safari Property in Africa - Finalist

highlights

  • Situated off idyllic Zanzibar 
  • Castaway living in chic chalets
  • Stunning beaches & coral reefs
  • Snorkel, dive, fish & sail the ocean
  • Fresh seafood feasts on the beach 
  • Superb massages on your day bed
  • Encounter nesting green turtles

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Facilities

After a morning spent at play in the warm aquamarine waters, enjoy a light lunch in the cool shade of the informal communal living area. The thatch umbrellas dotting the beach invite you to claim a day bed and curl up with book from the Lodge’s library, or indulge in a massage in the comfort of your veranda. The afternoon dive tempts you from your siesta to encounter the magnificent coral reefs and marine life around the island. Dinner is a succulent seafood feast served on the candle-lit beach of this barefoot paradise.

General Facilities

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    Wi-fi available
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    Library
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    Bar
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    Internet facilities
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    Laundry service

Dining

Dawn brings the scent of freshly baked coconut bread and the genteel coo of island doves. Each day, traditional dhows deliver baskets of fresh fruit, lobsters, crabs, prawns and fish. In the thatched communal dining area, lunch is served, often on large wooden platters piled high with delectable mezze. Utterly romantic dinners are served on the beach with warm waters lapping at your feet or the softest coral sand between your toes.

Naturally, the chefs specialise in seafood feasts, blending the rich Zanzibari heritage of spices with global flavours. Like the Lodge itself, the cuisine is simple, delectable and delightful. There are regular, festive beachfront barbeques and, on request, secluded dinners for two under the stars.

Banda

Mnemba’s tropical beach forest shelters just 10 palm-frond bandas with built-in barazas on the veranda for afternoon siestas. The Zanzibari décor grants the elegant simplicity of the furnishings a truly exotic ambience. Your spacious bed, dressed in crisp, white linen, nestles under an ornate headboard hand-carved by island artisans.

Past your dressing room, a covered walkway leads to the shuttered en suite bathroom with its enchanting glass-beaded shower. The mini bar is stocked according to your preferences to provide refreshment on long, sultry afternoons cooled by the gentle thrumming of overhead fans.

Banda AMENITIES

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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite shower only
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    Mini Bar
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    Outdoor shower
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    Outside area
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    Safe
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    Hairdryer
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    Mosquito net

Activities

  • Beach activities
  • Birding
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Fly-fishing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Wind-surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Animal tracking experience
  • Cultural tour
  • Day tours
  • Specialist guides
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 21 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 $790 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Jun 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $1550 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Mnemba in particular is one of the nicest places I have been.

    Gary Arthur, March 2011

  • Was a great way to relax at the end of the trip and it really was a small piece of paradise.

    Clive Gande, April 2008

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Lauren Johansson

Lauren Johansson

Africa Safari Expert

"Private, magical and a complete paradise. A haven to retreat to where all your needs are met. A highlight for me was the turtle nesting on the beach. An unforgettable experience!"

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Mnemba in particular is one of the nicest places I have been.

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