Barefoot Luxury on a Breathtaking Private Island

Mon Jun 16 2025 03:53:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by lisajdrake

From the moment we stepped foot on to Mnemba Island, we knew we had arrived somewhere Beyond Special. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Our villa... hard to put into words but WOW! The Villas are newly renovated and absolute perfection. Beautiful, seamless architecture, paired effortlessly with nature and you have the perfect hideway for a weeks retreat. Step out of your villa and follow the white sandy path to your private beach Lapa with shaded lounging area, sun loungers and a beautiful ocean (with increadible snorkelling) The food was generous and delicious and beautifully presented. We absolutely loved the freedom to choose our meals (even if something was not on the menu) and how dinners got set up in different locations with our favorites being the beach dinners and a forest dinner for my Birthday. The daily sorbet... absolutely delicious! Another unforgettable experience was being woke up at 5am on my Birthday to watch a giant Green Turtle laying her eggs. The daily Yoga and Diving was a wonderful offering and the massages were absolutely divine. Rajap, our butler certainly went out of his way to make our stay increadibly special. Well done to Kenny and the entire Mnemba team for creating this absolute piece of perfection. Were already talking about a return trip.

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Mon Mar 10 2025 12:35:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by M7RRYA4GOR

&Beyond resorts are simply the best in Africa - we have vacationed in >7 different &Beyond locations and they are exemplary with the best staff, food and services on offer !! We recommend &Beyond and ALL of their camps, islands, locations to everyone. As seasoned experienced vacations it does not get any better than this companies services. This time to Zanzibar was faultless - from the initial collection on day one to the final Stonetown tour and departure on day 5. Perfect location Perfect accomodation Perfect food Perfect snorkelling Perfect host & all staff

Fri Feb 14 2025 03:38:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Olivier F

They just re opened this lodge after a few months o renewal and the result is really good, especially the bandas that are super comfortable. This is raw luxury, a fantastic experience to leave 24/24 with the waves/sea sounds. Food is over the top with fresh fish delivered by the locals fishermen directly on the beach everyday.

Fri Nov 29 2024 10:58:23 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by ksb430

I booked directly with andBeyond, which was very easy. Roxane was the travel agent and she is super responsive to all my questions. My boyfriend and I spent 6 nights on Mnemba and we stayed in Banda 11 (towards the far end of the island). The rooms are beautiful and I hope to return to see the renovations. Every day/night was different experience and it was just the perfect amount of time to enjoy the beauty of the island. From the moment we stepped foot on the island, we felt at home and incredibly welcomed. The manager, Tumaini, is amazing. Always smiling and friendly. Everyone was a joy, especially our butler, Mish. Mish always had a smile and was very accommodating. He truly made our happiness a priority and made us feel special during our stay. Our dive/snorkeling instructor, Uledi, is fantastic. So knowledgable and his passion for his work truly shows. We watched a mother sea turtle lay eggs right outside our room and we learned so much from him about the whole process. The chef, Jenni, made a special non-seafood menu for my boyfriend and was always happy to share the menu and asked for any special requests. The mosquitos can be a nuisance but a small price to pay.

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Sat Dec 30 2023 12:39:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by CHARLES H

I first discovered Zanzibar in 1989. Back then Bwejuu and Jambiani beaches had no hotels. Little electricity. Just white sand and lobsters for 50c. Utter beauty. Sadly much has now been built there and elsewhere. However one haven remains completely intact, probably some of the finest white powder sand beach in the world. And I’ve seen many from Asia, Seychelles, Central America and Bahamas. Mnemba is extraordinary in so many ways. It is a small atoll you can walk round in 25 mins max, white sand surrounds. The hotel is Robinso Crusoe luxury, you are barefoot all your stay, have a dedicated member of staff who ensures your every need is catered for. We had Christopher, he was the most lovely employee and so gentle and attentive. The island sleeps a max of 24 in 12 open Bandas. They are all very comfortable, spacious, the service 5star +. For the 24 guests there are 64 staff. The food is varied and to a very high standard. While there is a suggested menu each day you can order whatever you want on reason. Head chef Jen, Hotel head Kenny, Sade his No2. Marina COO. The diving is great. Rob Pugh the diving instructor a lovely bear of a Brit who my teenagers loved and did their Advanced PADI qualification with. There is a large focus on sustainability and marine conservation by And Beyond who own Mnemba So whether it’s a honeymoon or the family trip of a lifetime, you need to experience the beauty of Mnema.

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