Mnemba Island Lodge

Mnemba Island Safari Travel Packages

Indian Ocean Island Resort

Zanzibar Beach Holidays - Tanzania

Experience/Explore Mnemba Island on a 5 Day / 4 Night Holiday Package with African Spice Safaris

Mnemba Island Paradise — 5 Days / 4 Nights Holiday Package Prices

Notes

Mnemba Island Lodge Accommodation Rates include the following:

* Waters Sports scuba diving (2 Dives per day for guests holding a full PADI certificate only)

* Snorkeling, kayaking, fly fishing, sundowner dhow cruise and wind surfing

* Soft drinks, House wines, local brand spirits and beers

* Soft drinks, House wines, local brand spirits and beers

* Accommodation at Mnemba Island Lodge

* Emergency medical insurance

* Teas and Coffees

* 3 Meals Daily

* Laundry

Mnemba Island Lodge Accommodation Rates exclude the following:

* Gratuities

* Telephone calls

* Safari shop purchases

* Transfer to and from the lodge

* All water activities not listed above

* Champagne, Cognacs, premium brand spirits, fine wines and cigars

* Diving instructions for guests under the age of 12 years and adults requiring individual supervision (Guests without a PADI Certificate) and deep seas fishing

Mnemba private tropical island is yours for the taking! Lie on the dazzling white sands or frolic in the calm waves of the Indian Ocean. Dive the balmy waters to explore rich coral reefs or swim with the dolphins. Explore the shoreline in a sea kayak or catch the waves on a wind surfer.

Mnemba Island Safari Itinerary

This safari begins and ends at Zanzibar Airport Tanzania

Day 1 - 4: Mnemba Island

Day 5: Zanzibar Depart

Day 1 - Day 4

Zanzibar Arrival - Mnemba Island

On your arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a member of the Spice team for an hour and a half drive through the lush and fascinating island of Zanzibar. This is followed by a twenty minute boat ride to Mnemba Island.

Revel in four nights in the barefoot paradise of Mnemba Island Lodge in the understated luxury of a beach banda with high palm-frond roofs and large open windows. You will delight in the mouth-watering seafood menus on Mnemba, which feature the catch of the day. Your stay is on a full board basis, including two scuba dives per day, Snorkeling, kayaking, saltwater fly-fishing and windsurfing.

Overnight at Mnemba Island Lodge

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5

Mnemba Island - Zanzibar Departure
After a delicious breakfast you will embark on a short boat trip back to the mainland, which will be followed by the drive back to Zanzibar Airport.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast}

Mnemba Island - Near Zanzibar
Mnemba island lies 15 minutes by boat from the North east coast of Zanzibar, protected by a lagoon with over 10 miles of reefs rich in colorful fish and corals. This private island resort offers "barefoot luxury" in ten self-contained cottages, positioned discretely amid the lush tropical vegetation. This is where Bill Gates comes to unwind and savor Mother Nature's delights, on the heart-shaped splash of sand in the blue depths of the Indian Ocean. Mnemba is an Arabic word for octopus.

If you have ever harbored a secret wish of finding yourself the sole inhabitant of a beautiful tropical island, but without the effort of having to lift a finger to fend for yourself, Mnemba Island Lodge is just the place for you! Discover sheer, unpretentious paradise on this private island, shared with just a handful of other guests and warm, friendly staff.

Relax and unwind in the exclusivity of your own little beachfront haven, where simple yet luxurious bandas peep out onto unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest.

Why Stay at Mnemba Island Lodge

* Barefoot paradise on a private island with just ten guest bandas
* Mnemba is a breeding site for the highly endangered green turtles
* Some of Africa's best dive sites on a coral atoll in a marine conservation area
* Snorkeling, swimming directly off the beach, as well as kayaking, windsurfing, fly-fishing and deep sea fishing

A Day at Mnemba Island with African Spice Safaris
Days at Mnemba Island Lodge can be as active or as leisurely as guests want them to. This private island paradise, with its white beaches and balmy Indian Ocean waters invites you to lose all track of time. Activities and meals can always be tailor-made to any guest's wishes and there are many ways to spend each ideal, sun-washed day. The following is just one suggestion for a perfect day at Mnemba.

Breakfast

At a pre-arranged time, a friendly knock will sound on your door and morning tea and coffee will be delivered. As soon as you are ready, this will be followed by a delicious breakfast delivered directly to your suit. Feast on a selection of fruits and cheeses, as well as toast, jam and a selection of hot dishes cooked to order.

Morning

Spend a leisurely morning on the beach, Snorkeling along the nearby coral reefs or exploring the island's shoreline in a sea kayak.

Lunch

The guest areas provide a cool, shaded sanctuary for a light, refreshing lunch.

Afternoon Dive

After a brief siesta to the sound of the waves, it's time to meet our diving instructors and venture into the balmy ocean waters. A short boat ride takes you out to the reefs, where you can explore the colorful marine life.

Dinner

Back from your dive; wash off the salt in the glass beaded shower. There's time to relax before a succulent seafood dinner, served right on the beach, with your toes in the sand. Stroll along the ocean's edge before you drift off to sleep with the haunting sound of the waves playing in your head.

Mnemba Island Lodge Dinner

Mnemba Island Lodge Evening Beach Stroll

Activities Included at Mnemba Island lodge - Zanzibar

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are perfect for swimming and Snorkeling Beautiful swimming beaches are readily accessible and guests can cavort in the waves regardless of high or low tide.

* Diving Courses: An astounding array of reef fish and other underwater marvels occur on the reefs surrounding the island, and a number of magnificent dive sites are easily reached from Mnemba. Our resident dive instructors are on hand to guide guests to the best sites and two dives per day are included provided that guests have valid dive certification. A wide choice of diving courses is offered at an extra charge.

* Snorkeling: For those wanting to take it easy, Snorkeling around the island offers our guests a memorable experience, with boats and Snorkeling guides available to take guests to more remote reefs. Both Snorkeling and scuba diving equipment are provided at no extra cost. More than 430 species of reef fish have been recorded on the house reef, a mere two minute swim from the beach. Bottlenose dolphins frequent these waters year round and guests have the opportunity to interact with these magnificent creatures either from the boat or in the water.

* Fly-fishing: The ocean depths around Mnemba are a fisherman’s paradise, with game fish species such as barracuda, tuna, mackerel, kingfish, sailfish and marlin frequently encountered. Fly-fishing enthusiasts can fish directly off the island’s beaches, while deep sea fishing can be arranged at an extra cost. Mnemba follows a policy of catch and release.

* Kayaking and Windsurfing: From those wanting a little more exercise, kayaking and windsurfing off Mnemba’s white coral beaches are both available for guests.

* Spice Island tours on Zanzibar can be organized from the Island, and massage treatments are available at an additional cost.