Mnemba Island
Location
The bright blue waters, both crystal clear and warm, are known for their excellent diving opportunities and vibrant coral reefs. These reefs provide a home for many marine creatures including crab, seahorse, eel, shrimp, octopus and various fish species.
Accommodation
The beach lounge is your own personal sanctuary where you can enjoy this Zanzibari paradise completely uninterrupted. Relax on the day bed, completely at rest, listening as the waves gently lap the shore, or lay on the sands with a good book, feeling the warm sun on your skin, and rising only occasionally to dip your toes into the water.
Elsewhere in the lodge you’ll find the wellness banda, where you can indulge in a wide range of treatments and experiences. Here you can try meditation sessions, join daily yoga practices, or try any of the specialised alternative treatments. If you’re after something more traditional, you can try a restorative massage or simply treat yourself to a little pampering!
Dining here tends to be an al-fresco affair with cuisine inspired by the traditions of the island served in various, equally picturesque and intimate, spots. Dine on the sands, surrounded by glowing lanterns one day and out under the forest trees the next, or keep it simple and eat in your banda, enjoying the ultimate privacy.
Experiences
- Take yourself beneath the sparkling surface of the ocean snorkelling or diving to explore the area’s flourishing coral reefs.
- The crystal clear waters here lend themselves to a whole host of activities; some more energetic, paddle-boarding, sailing, or kayaking, and some, like a sunset dhow cruise, much more relaxing.
- One of Mnemba’s most exciting residents is the green turtle - here you can observe their nests all year round and, if you’re lucky, watch as the tiny hatchlings make the perilous journey to the water.
Relax! This island offers the ultimate R&R experience, with plenty of opportunities to do nothing but unwind, enjoy one another’s company, and soak up the beauty of this unspoiled island.
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