Mnemba Island
Private island paradise — 12 bandas, pristine reef & turtle nesting beach
Mnemba is Zanzibar's most exclusive address — a tiny private island surrounded by a marine conservation area that is home to some of the Indian Ocean's richest coral reefs. The island hosts a single luxury lodge (andBeyond Mnemba Island) with just 12 bandas hidden among the casuarina trees. Guests have an entire island to themselves: pristine beach, world-class snorkeling from the shore, and the chance to see green turtles nesting on the beach between March and June. For those not staying on the island, snorkeling trips to the Mnemba Atoll are a Zanzibar highlight.
Private island paradise — 12 bandas, pristine reef & turtle nesting beach
Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination. June to October offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility. Green turtle nesting season is March to June. Humpback whale sightings peak August to October. December to February is warm and clear.
What You'll See
The Mnemba Atoll marine area supports an extraordinary diversity: over 600 species of fish, dolphins, green and hawksbill turtles, humpback whales (seasonal), whale sharks, and pristine hard and soft coral gardens. Ader's duiker (endangered antelope) lives on the island itself.
Getting There
Mnemba is reached by boat from Matemwe beach (15-20 minutes). Lodge guests are transferred by private boat. Day snorkeling trips to the atoll depart from Nungwi, Matemwe, and Kendwa.
Mnemba Island in Pictures
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$7,500 per person
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10 Days
A 10-day luxury migration safari tracking two million wildebeest across Tanzania's Serengeti, with stays at Africa's finest tented camps.
$7,800 per person
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