Mnemba Island; Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mnemba Island Lodge

Mnemba is located just off the North East Coast of Zanzibar (but visible from it) and is a tiny dream island with the impressive accolade of being one of the most romantic and exclusive coral atoll islands in the world.

Mnemba – The Facts

Mnemba – The Detail

Mnemba Island Lodge has the best beach on Zanzibar; sandy shores are surrounded by a rich, colourful reef brimming with fish, both small and pretty and large and impressive - such as dolphin, barracuda, tuna and shark-like swimmers.

At the island centre is a cool pine forest, and the eastern coastal aspect feels quite wild and unkempt despite its diminutive size. The lodge is stylishly run by Conservation Corporation Africa as a private and exclusive retreat for serious island hoppers who seek to find a very special kind of island idyll, and aims to provide an ultimate experience of barefoot luxury in an entirely comfortable desert island style.

Accommodation is in just 10 roomy thatched beach bandas with bathrooms set back along a soft corridor of woven coconut palm, each set back from the beach in a private clearing in the forest. All bedrooms, verandas and central living areas are atmospherically designed with light cotton nets, soft African prints and cushions, and - once the astronomical rates have been afforded - all fresh tropical cocktails, diving expeditions, water sports and fishing trips are included.

The lodge runs a professional dive school and traditional wooden dhows from which to explore the warm clear waters and coral reefs, and guests return to their island hideaway to enjoy sumptuous feasts of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and meats all fabulously prepared and presented. Visitors to this most exclusive of Indian Ocean island hideaways could find themselves sharing cocktails with Mnemba-fan Bill Gates.

Mnemba Island Lodge – Our View

According to Conde Nast, this is one of the worlds top three most romantic beach locations in the world. There is no doubt that the place is seriously stunning and home to what are the best beaches in Tanzania; a real pinnacle in barefoot luxury. We have never had a complaint from any client who has gone to Mnemba and considering the price tag, that is an unbelievable record. If you can afford it, this is the place to be, end of discussion!