AndBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro
A private island paradise, andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge lies in balmy Indian Ocean waters 41⁄2 km (3 miles) off the northeastern tip of Zanzibar. Surrounded by an exquisite coral reef, it is part of an untouched atoll that has been declared a marine conservation area.
Highlights
A barefoot wonderland of snowy white sands and sighing pines where warm ocean waters filled with a multitude of marine wonders thrill and delight; even the island's endangered turtle species and rare suni antelope can sense the romance in the air.
Need To Know
WHAT SETS US APART • Private island getaway • Barefoot luxury • PADI dive school • Variety of dive sites and easy availability of boats • Ideal for swimming and snorkelling • Beautiful beach walks • Ideal for romance and relaxation • House reef can be reached without a boat
Safaris
Wildlife
OUTSTANDING MARINE LIFE: • Situated in a protected marine conservation area • Surrounded by a coral atoll • Inhabited by suni antelope and Ader’s duiker • Turtle nesting sites and hatchlings • Swimming and snorkelling directly off the beach • Incredible diving with great coral reefs and sheer wall dives • Dolphins, whale sharks and endemic Indian ocean species • R are coconut crabs

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Price
From USD 790 per person per day. Rate Includes: Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on lodge activities, laundry, water sport (scuba diving - 2 dives per day - full PADI certification required, snorkelling, kayaking, flyfishing, sundowner dhow cruise, and windsurfing). Emergency evacuation insurance, transfers between lodge airstrip and Grumeti, Kleins and Serengeti Under Canvas and return transfers between Zanzibar/Mnemba. Rate Excludes: Telephone calls, Safari shop purchases, gratuities, and all items of a personal nature, champagne, cognac, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars, Tourism Development Levy of USD 1.50, park and conservancy fees. Diving instruction for guests under the age of 12 years and adults without a PADI certificate at Mnemba Island.
Child Policy
The lodge can accommodate a maximum of two children under 12 at any given time. Childminding Available at an additional cost
Accommodation
Mnemba Island Lodge offers an unpretentious paradise where just ten 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 private beach salas feature traditional Zanzibari loungers ideal for languid hours. hours.
Accolades
• Tanzania Tourism Board: Sustainable Tourism Award 2013 • International Traveller 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World 2013
Season
High Season: 1 Jan - 31 Mar; 1 Jun - 30 Sep; 21 - 31 Dec Mid Season: 1 Oct - 20 Dec Low Season: 1 - 7 Apr; 21 - 31 May Closed: 8 Apr - 20 May
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)

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