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Mnemba Island Lodge

Beach and Island Escapes
Coast and Islands, Tanzania

Situated on a private island, a short boat ride from the main island of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island Lodge offers sheer unpretentious paradise. If you have ever dreamt of being marooned on an island with white beaches overlooking azure seas whilst luxuriating in fine linen and dining on a world-class fare, then Mnemba is for you.

Each of the ten traditionally sculptured, luxurious bandas has direct access onto the beach and the water beyond. The very comfortable bar and romantically lit dining room tempt you in after a sunset dhow cruise where the bartender knows just how to mix the perfect Dawa cocktail.

Mnemba Island Lodge activities are very much water-based and your stay includes two scuba dives per day, snorkelling, fly fishing, windsurfing and kayaking. Relaxation comes naturally with long lazy days on an island which feels like it is only for you.

Why we like Mnemba Island Lodge

You can’t help liking it, once you have been, just thinking of Mnemba is a delight. The epitome of an island holiday where you wake to the sound of the waves, rise from bed walk to the water for a pre-breakfast swim. Just you, the sun, sand and sea.

Mnemba Island Lodge, Mnemba Island, Tanzania

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