Zanzibar Hideaway Holidays

Introduction

Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar, in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa’s most wonderful dive sites.

Mnemba Islands is renowned as one of the most romantic ocean destinations in the world, offering a privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline.

Overview

Why choose Mnemba for your island getaway?

     ü  Intimate private island

     ü  Just 10 romantic beachside bandas

     ü  Pristine white beaches

     ü  Spectacular coral reefs within a marine reserve

     ü  Excellent scuba diving and snorkelling

     ü  Threatened green turtle’s nesting ground

     ü  Incredible diversity of marine life

     ü  Warm Zanzibari service

     ü  24-hour swimming in front of the bandas

 

About Mnemba Island

Mnemba, an Arabic word meaning octopus head, is a 20-minute cruise in a traditional 16 foot flat-bottomed boat from the Island of Zanzibar. Just one-mile in circumference, a pristine swathe of beach halos the island, fringed by a tropical forest.

A protection zone surrounds the island, conserving magnificent coral reefs where giant turtles, ghost crabs and spectacular tropical fish drift through the lagoons.

Mnemba Island Lodge

Hand-woven from traditional Zanzibarian palm-matting, each of the 10 secluded bandas on this Indian Ocean Island has a spacious veranda, and is hidden in the shade of a tropical beach forest. A palm-covered walkway leads to an en-suite bathroom with shower and basin. Zanzibar is famous for its intricate, detailed woodcarvings and the scrolled headboards adorning the beds are created by some of the Island's most skilled artisans.

Thatched dining and sitting/bar areas have beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular coral reefs beyond. Baskets of fresh fruit, fish and lobsters are brought by traditional outriggers to Mnemba's shore, to be prepared as exquisite and exotic delicacies.

Facilities

Leisure facilities include a range of pampering massages and therapeutic treatments, bird-watching, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, fly fishing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing. Various charges payable locally.

 

Transfer Time

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes drive from Zanzibar airport followed by a 15-minute boat ride.

Destination Information

Weather

Tanzania can be visited year-round, although the best time for travelling is outside of the rainy season between June and October, when temperatures stay well below their summer peaks. Beach side locations like Zanzibar can be fine to visit during the hotter months of December to January, though hotels can book up early for the Christmas/New Year holidays.

Passports and Visas

You should have a valid passport and visa when visiting Tanzania and Zanzibar. In order to apply for a visa your passport must have validity of not less than six months.

 

Health

For up-to-date health advice for Zanzibar, please consult your GP.

 

Insurance

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions from the policy, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake whilst on holiday. Medway Travel can provide you with a quote for this – please contact a member of the Leisure team for further details.