A castaway-style private island inside a protected marine conservation area off Zanzibar's northeast coast.
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Overview
One Island, One Reef
Mnemba Island sits within its own marine conservation area, ringed by one of Zanzibar's healthiest reef systems.
&Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge occupies the entirety of a small, palm-fringed islet inside the Mnemba Atoll Conservation Area, a protected marine reserve off Zanzibar's northeast coast. Just ten thatched beach bandas ring the island's edge, deliberately limiting numbers to protect the surrounding reef, among the healthiest and most biodiverse in the region. The setting is a genuine castaway island experience, with snorkelling, diving and dolphin encounters all reachable directly from the beach.
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Beach Bandas
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Entire Private Island
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Marine Conservation Area
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Protected Reef System
Suites
Beach Bandas
Just ten thatched bandas ring the island, each opening directly onto the beach.
Beach Banda — Mnemba Island Lodge
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Entire Island, Ten BandasThe lodge occupies the whole islet, limited to just ten rooms.
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Protected Marine ReserveSet within the Mnemba Atoll Conservation Area.
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Reef AccessWorld-class snorkelling and diving directly from the beach.
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Genuine Castaway SettingA deliberately simple, low-impact island experience.
Experiences
Mnemba's Living Reef
The atoll's protected waters support some of the region's richest marine life.
Ocean
Reef Snorkelling & Diving
Direct access to one of Zanzibar's healthiest coral reef systems.
Wildlife
Dolphin Encounters
Regular sightings of spinner dolphins in the surrounding waters.
Conservation
Marine Conservation Area
Insight into the atoll's protected status and ongoing research.
Dining
Island Dining
Simple, fresh dining reflecting the island's castaway character.
01The main beach dining area
02A bar overlooking the reef
03Private beach dining on request
04In-banda dining available
Beach Dining — Mnemba Island Lodge
Location
Mnemba Atoll
A protected marine conservation area off Zanzibar's northeast coast.
Located on a private islet within the Mnemba Atoll Conservation Area.
Surrounded by one of Zanzibar's healthiest coral reef systems.
Limited to just ten bandas to protect the surrounding marine environment.
A short boat transfer from Zanzibar's northeast coast.
Fly
Fly into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, then continue by road and boat.
Drive
A road transfer to Zanzibar's northeast coast, followed by a boat crossing.
Arrive
A short boat transfer completes the journey to the island.
Zanzibar's Original Isle
One Island, One Living Reef
A genuine castaway island experience within a protected marine reserve.