Mnemba Island Lodge
Mnemba is renowned as one of the most romantic ocean destinations in the world, offering a privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline. The Zanzibar Archipelago and its "Spice Islands", discovered by Arab traders in the 8th century, are bathed in the heady scents and romance of a bygone era. Traditional dhows (coastal Arab sailing vessels) drift across the horizon, and gentle soft-spoken islanders tend to your every need. You may fill your days relaxing on the soft white-sand beaches or indulging in irresistible pursuits in the gloriously warm waters. Fresh fruit, fish and shellfish are served daily, and romantic candle-lit dinners at the water's edge will capture your soul. The best months to visit Mnemba are from June to March. Seasons: A tropical island, it can be humid. Sea breezes bring cooler air and relief from the hot, damp weather.The rainy season is in two monsoon seasons - long rains in April & May, short rains in November. Average daytime temperatures are in the region of 26°C/79°F from June to October and about 28°C/82°F from December to February. Average water temperature from July to March is from 20°C/68°F to 25°C/77°F.
Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island off Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa's most wonderful dive sites.
Rates on request
Accomodation
3 meals daily
Tea and coffee
Scuba diving(2 dives per day with a PADI certificate only)
Snorkelling
Kayaking
Fly fishing, sundowner dhow cruise
Wind surfing
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Laundry
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
Telephone calls
Curio shop purchases
Transfers to and from the lodge
Gratuities
Champaigne, cognacs, premium brand spirits, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
Diving instruction(without a PADI certificate) and deep-sea fishing
All water activities not listed under inclusive
Limitations:
Family: children under 12 are welcome at the lodge provided there is no more than one child on the island at any one time.
An extra bed can be arranged for a child 11 years and younger sharing its parents' banda
The dining area is adjacent to the sitting room/bar. There is a small library with a selection of wildlife books, games and magazines. Sun loungers are placed under shade on the beach for guests' comfort. Guest areas are all open-sided, cooled by sea breezes, informal and relaxed. Fresh fish and seafood is served at lunch and dinner. Weather permitting, dinner is served on the beach.
10 Zanzibari bandas, with direct access to the beach. Each banda is built of indigenous materials, mostly woven and thatched with palm leaves. The bandas have en suite bathrooms with shower, basin, hot and cold water (obtained from a desalination plant), ceiling fans and a spacious outdoor veranda.