maximum 2 children under the age of 12 at any given time on the island
CHILDMINDING Available at an additional cost
Mnemba Island
Pure barefoot bliss is the allure of Mnemba, where dawn is greeted by the song of doves and the smell of coconut bread baking in a wood stove. Mnemba
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Reviews5/6
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Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
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Camp Size 24 guests
All about Mnemba Island
Pure barefoot bliss is the allure of Mnemba, where dawn is greeted by the song of doves and the smell of coconut bread baking in a wood stove. Mnemba Island offers an unpretentious paradise where just 12 rustic palm-frond bandas are tucked into a tropical forest fringed by a white coral sand beach. A covered walkway leads to a shuttered ensuite bathroom with a huge glass-beaded shower curtain. 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. Built-in barazas on the veranda are perfect for afternoon siestas and twelve private beach salas feature traditional Zanzibari loungers ideal for languid hours, a table, ceiling fan, personal bar, two day beds and a shower. Thatched dining and sitting or bar areas boast beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond. Baskets of fresh fruit, fish, lobsters, crabs and prawns sail into Mnemba daily on traditional ngalawa outriggers. Lunch is often served on large wooden carved Zanzibari platters heaped with delicious mezze. Romantic candlelit dinners are served on the beach, with the waves lapping gently at guests’ feet. Private beach picnics delight newlyweds and not-so-newlyweds alike. Mnemba Island is reached by embarking on a 90-minute drive that begins in Stone Town, through the lush spice plantations that cover main Zanzibar Island. Reaching the water’s edge, guests then leave their vehicle and wade knee-deep in the balmy ocean waters to board a waiting boat, for a 20-minute crossing to a warm island reception
Seasonal closure in April and May; please contact us for exact dates
About the camp
Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Diving (Full PADI certification required)
- Dive courses (at an additional charge)
- Night dives (at an additional charge)
- Sundowner dhow cruise
- Birdwatching
- Deep sea fishing (Deep sea fishing charters can be booked in advance and at an additional charge)
Camp Facilities
- 12 beachside bandas (including a family banda – two rooms next to one another joined by a wooden walkway)
- Private salas
- Overhead fans
- PADI dive school
- Beach Shop
Accomodation
Pure barefoot bliss is the allure of Mnemba, where dawn is greeted by the song of doves and the smell of coconut bread baking in a wood stove. Mnemba Island offers an unpretentious paradise where just 12 rustic palm-frond bandas are tucked into a tropical forest fringed by a white coral sand beach. A covered walkway leads to a shuttered ensuite bathroom with a huge glass-beaded shower curtain. 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. Built-in barazas on the veranda are perfect for afternoon siestas and twelve private beach salas feature traditional Zanzibari loungers ideal for languid hours, a table, ceiling fan, personal bar, two day beds and a shower. Thatched dining and sitting or bar areas boast beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond. Baskets of fresh fruit, fish, lobsters, crabs and prawns sail into Mnemba daily on traditional ngalawa outriggers. Lunch is often served on large wooden carved Zanzibari platters heaped with delicious mezze. Romantic candlelit dinners are served on the beach, with the waves lapping gently at guests’ feet. Private beach picnics delight newlyweds and not-so-newlyweds alike. Mnemba Island is reached by embarking on a 90-minute drive that begins in Stone Town, through the lush spice plantations that cover main Zanzibar Island. Reaching the water’s edge, guests then leave their vehicle and wade knee-deep in the balmy ocean waters to board a waiting boat, for a 20-minute crossing to a warm island reception.
Number of tents
- 12 including a family banda – two rooms next to one another joined by a wooden walkway
Suite Descriptions
- triples 1 (children 16 years and younger)
- twin beds all convertible to double
- overhead fans
- mosquito nets
- indoor shower
- separate w.c
- telephone available in lodge manager’s office (intermittent mobile reception)
- hairdryer
- laundry included
- wheelchair access only if wheelchair is equipped with specialist wheels for use on sand
- wifi only in guest bandas
- private beach / banda dinners
- gym in a basket in all guest bandas
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
Weather
The weather can be humid, although sea breezes bring cooler air and relief from heat and humidity
The rainfall occurs in two seasons, from April to May and again in November
Average daytime temperatures are 26˚C / 79˚F from June to October and 28˚C / 82˚F from December to February. Average water temperature is from 25˚C / 77˚ to 29˚C / 84˚F
Other
The island is situated in a low-risk malaria area
Please note that park fees and government charges may apply. Speak to your travel consultant for more details.
Drones are not permitted at Reserves and Lodges.
US dollar bills printed before 2006 are not accepted in Tanzania, as there was a large amount of illegal processing of dollar bills in East Africa during that time
Seasonal closure in April and May; please contact us for exact dates
220v AC (plug points in rooms) Plug type G British – BS 1363