The island hosts a single luxury lodge (andBeyond Mnemba Island) with just 12 bandas hidden among the casuarina trees. Guests have an entire island to themselves: pristine beach, world-class snorkeling from the shore, and the chance to see green turtles nesting on the beach between March and June. For those not staying on the island, snorkeling trips to the Mnemba Atoll are a Zanzibar highlight.
Mnemba is Zanzibar's most exclusive address — a tiny private island surrounded by a marine conservation area that is home to some of the Indian Ocean's richest coral reefs.
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Year-round destination. June to October offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility. Green turtle nesting season is March to June. Humpback whale sightings peak August to October. December to February is warm and clear.
What You'll See
The Mnemba Atoll marine area supports an extraordinary diversity: over 600 species of fish, dolphins, green and hawksbill turtles, humpback whales (seasonal), whale sharks, and pristine hard and soft coral gardens. Ader's duiker (endangered antelope) lives on the island itself.
Getting There
Mnemba is reached by boat from Matemwe beach (15-20 minutes). Lodge guests are transferred by private boat. Day snorkeling trips to the atoll depart from Nungwi, Matemwe, and Kendwa.
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Mnemba Island Tours & Excursions
Luxury Dhow Sunset Cruise
1 Days / 0 Nights
$150 per person
Premium Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling
1 Days / 0 Nights
$120 per person
Private Stone Town Heritage Walk
1 Days / 0 Nights
$80 per person
Gourmet Spice Tour & Cooking Class
1 Days / 0 Nights
$95 per person
Serengeti Migration Safari
6 Days / 5 Nights
$3,500 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Expedition
3 Days / 2 Nights
$1,800 per person
Other Tanzania Destinations
Stone Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Swahili architecture, spice markets & rooftop dining
Read Guide →Nungwi
Zanzibar's sunset coast — tide-free swimming, dhow builders & vibrant nightlife
Read Guide →Kendwa
Luxury beachfront resorts, tide-free swimming & legendary full moon parties
Read Guide →Paje
East Africa's kitesurfing capital — trade winds, tidal flats & bohemian beach life
Read Guide →Where to Stay Near Mnemba Island
Pongwe, Tanzania
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Secluded boutique resort on Pongwe's untouched bay with thatched villas, tropical gardens, and one of Zanzibar's most serene stretches of sand.
From USD 350 / night
Pemba Island, Tanzania
Aiyana Resort & Spa Pemba
Exclusive island sanctuary on Pemba's untouched west coast with ocean-facing villas, a world-class dive centre, and holistic spa overlooking the channel.
From USD 800 / night
Kiwengwa, Tanzania
Melia Zanzibar
All-inclusive beachfront elegance on Kiwengwa's turquoise shore with lush tropical gardens, two pools, and a world-class spa.
From USD 400 / night
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