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&Beyond Mnemba Island
Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania · andBeyond · Grand Luxury
The only resort on a private 1.5-kilometre coral atoll off Zanzibar's northeast coast — &Beyond Mnemba Island reopened in October 2024 after a full refurbishment, with just 12 bandas capped at 24 guests on an atoll that breeds green turtles year-round and shelters the endangered Aders' duiker. &Beyond acquired the government lease in 1997 and kept capacity deliberately tiny even after the 2024 modernization.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Kaskazini A
- Rooms from 1,356 sq ft (126 m²)
About &Beyond Mnemba Island
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,356 sq ft (126 m²).
History
&Beyond acquired the lease for Mnemba Island from the Zanzibar government in 1997, establishing a world-renowned private island retreat that defines "barefoot luxury." The resort underwent a major redevelopment in 2024 to modernize its facilities and sharpen its sustainability focus while maintaining its intimate 24-guest capacity. It remains the only resort on the private 1.5-kilometer coral atoll, which serves as a vital sanctuary for the endangered Aders’ duiker and a year-round breeding ground for green turtles.
Experiences
- Green turtle nesting — Track female turtles at night and observe nests during the year-round nesting season, peaking April to August.
- Island conservation tour — Guided tour of green turtle monitoring, indigenous tree nursery, erosion wall and suni and Ader's duiker exclusion zone.
- Coral nursery experience — Dive to the island's underwater coral nursery with the Wild Impact team.
- Private dhow cruise — Exclusive traditional wooden dhow for the day with BBQ and snorkelling stops; additional cost.
- Sand flats picnic — Picnic on a private sand spit just off Mnemba Island with 360° ocean views.
- Wellness treatments — Treatments using 100% natural Healing Earth products, in the Wellness Banda or Beach Banda; includes sound bath and singing bowl therapy.
Amenities
- PADI-certified dive center and snorkeling tours
- Direct beach access from every private banda
- Dedicated 24-hour private butler service
- Beachfront wellness center and outdoor yoga sessions
- Green turtle and Suni antelope conservation programs
- All-inclusive gourmet dining and dhow sailing excursions
- Private beach
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