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Indian Ocean/Africa - Tanzania / Zanzibar

Sheer unpretentious paradise...

CC Africa’s Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa’s most wonderful dive sites. 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. A protection zone surrounds the island, conserving magnificent coral reefs where giant turtles, ghost crabs and spectacular tropical fish drift through the lagoons.

MNEMBA'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AWARDS

Condé Nast Traveller voted Mnemba Island as one of the three most romantic ocean destinations in the world.
Listed among US Travel & Leisure 's Editor's picks for "Best Beach Resorts" in September 2000, "World's Best" feature

Rates:

(Depending on season): From USD750 - USD975 per person per night.

RATES FOR THIS UNIQUE SAFARI LODGE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

Tropical accommodation in hand-woven “banda” cottages
Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees
House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water
Incomparable scuba diving (two dives per day for divers with a current registered open water 1 certification)
Snorkeling and kayaking
Laundry Service
Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
VAT / Taxes

Location

Off Zanzibar, on the Tanzania Coast.

Accommodation

Hand-woven from traditional Zanzibarian palm-matting, each of the 10 secluded bandas on this Indian ocean island has a spacious veranda and is hidden in the shade of a tropical beach forest. A palm-covered walkway leads to an en suite bathroom with shower and basin. 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.

The food is great with plenty of delicious fresh fish and tropical fruits.

Activities

Mnemba is an idyllic island situated within a marine reserve comprising four distinct habitats which are home to a diverse array of Indian Ocean wildlife.

Relaxation is the hallmark of Mnemba and the tempo of the day is yours to choose. The calm, azure seas around Mnemba offer irresistible water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, fly fishing, windsurfing and swimming directly from the beach at no additional cost. Excellent birdwatching, beautiful walks around the Island or simply sun tanning on the pristine beach may also be enjoyed.
Optional extras include diving courses, deep-sea fishing, a tour of the ancient ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar, and a range of relaxing massages and therapeutic treatments.

Nesting place of threatened green turtles (monitoring and protection project has been underway since 1996)
Seasonal viewing of humpback whales (July to September)
Encounters with three species of dolphin
Excellent opportunities to view whale sharks (the world's largest fish)
Migratory and resident shore birds feed and roost on the Island
Approximately 600 species of coral reef fish

Best time to travel

Zanzibar is a tropical paradise with 300 days of sunshine. The monsoon winds provide a pleasant cooling breeze during the hot season from November to March (up to 30 degrees centigrade). Some people prefer the cool season from June to October when temperatures average 25 degrees centigrade. Chumbe Island is closed during the long rains between April and mid June, but can be visited during the short rain season from September to October with only occasional showers.

Getting there

Mnemba, an Arabic word meaning octopus head, is a 20-minute cruise in a traditional 16 foot flat-bottomed boat from the Island of Zanzibar. Just one-mile in circumference, a pristine swathe of beach halos the island, fringed by a tropical forest.