Mnemba Island

About

Off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar lies the private Mnemba Island, inhabited only by guests and the staff taking care of them. Just 1.5 km in circumference, Mnemba is surrounded by an atoll of breath-taking coral reefs and boasts some of Africa’s most magnificent dive sites. The calm azure seas surrounding the island offer irresistible snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and swimming.

Rooms

There are just 12 simple thatched bandas with all the comforts you could wish for. Each has an enormous mosquito-netted bed set under a fan, a spacious bathroom complete with a stone shower with a glass-beaded curtain, comfortable seating and a covered veranda on which to laze and read or simply lose yourself in the ocean views.

Activities

The fully equipped dive centre is at the centre of the action, offering everything you need for snorkelling, sea-kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. If it's fishing that excites you, then fly-fishing and deep-sea fishing trips are also available. If you're visiting between February and September, take a guided visit to see threatened green turtles nesting. Look out for dolphins, whale sharks (the world's biggest fish), lots of birds and 600-odd species of coral reef fish. Or chill with a massage on the beach.

Families

Families will fall in love with the tranquillity of the island. There is one family banda which comprises of a twin and double room that are situated close together with an adjoining wooden walkway - accommodating two adults and two children (sometimes three on request). Mnemba Island will only accommodate a maximum of two children under 12 years old at any given time.

WILDChild

Children staying can take advantage of the fun-filled and interactive WILDChild programme that offers various activities such as a scavenger hunt, embarking on a pirate ship trip, snorkelling, beach picnics, nature walks and baking biscuits.