Travel writers have often named Mnemba one of the world’s top beaches, particularly in Africa.
Mnemba is the ultimate definition of barefoot luxury, one of the few places where you can snorkel straight off the beach and onto the pristine reef.
Owned and run by &Beyond, the food and service are top-class; however, all this comes at an eye-watering cost.
&Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar –
The Facts
Mnemba may be one of the most expensive beach lodges on the coast of Zanzibar (and Africa as a whole!); however, the lodge is very simple, and the sheer beauty of the beach delivers one of the finest barefoot luxury experiences in Africa.
Its luxury is that it sits on one of Africa’s most beautiful private islands, and as an &Beyond camp, you know the service, food, and accommodation are world-class. This is the pinnacle of Tanzania holidays.
The communal area is simple and open, with views of the beach’s white sand, and it offers excellent fresh seafood, as well as pretty much anything you want.
Accommodation is in just 10 roomy, thatched beach bandas with bathrooms, set back along a soft corridor of woven coconut palm, each in a private clearing in the forest, away from the beach.
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 paid, all fresh tropical cocktails, diving expeditions, water sports, and fishing trips are included!
The lodge operates a professional scuba diving school and offers traditional wooden dhows for exploring the warm, clear waters and coral reefs.
Guests then return to their island hideaway to enjoy sumptuous feasts of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, and meats, all fabulously prepared and presented.
This is the best place for a honeymoon in Tanzania. Visitors to this most exclusive of Indian Ocean island hideaways could find themselves sharing cocktails with Mnemba fan Bill Gates!
Zanzibar Mnemba Island Lodge Rates & Booking
It is not cheap! It costs approximately $1,700 per person per night.
If you are set on Mnemba Island Lodge, give us a call, and we can advise you on the best time to visit to avoid peak-season prices and the honeymoon deals, which make it slightly more affordable (but you still need a deep pocket!).
If you aren’t quite looking to spend so much on your Tanzania honeymoon, though, there are plenty of other fantastic options on Zanzibar and the surrounding islands.
Please see our honeymoon blog for the low-down on some of the most romantic beach spots.
How to get to Mnemba Island?
It could not be easier. International flights hop into Dar es Salaam, and within a few hours you can be relaxing on Africa’s best beach…
You connect in Dar to a flight to Zanzibar’s Stone Town.
At the other end, you are met by a representative from &Beyond, driven to the crossing point, popped on a little boat, and you are there!
It is so easy to combine this world-class lodge with more exceptional camps on a Tanzania safari.
We don’t just know Zanzibar!
Although we are the Zanzibar experts, our knowledge also extends to the rest of Tanzania & Africa.
For a chat about our favourite spots on this beautiful continent, please give us a call. We would be more than happy to hear from you!
Price starts from $ 1,672 per person
Mnemba Island Lodge Photos
