Mnemba
Welcome to the multi-award winning Mnemba Island, Africa's finest beach lodge.
Located 4.5 kilometres off the North eastern tip of Zanzibar Mnemba Island is an award winning, tiny dream island of coral atolls. Its sandy shores, regarded as some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, are surrounded by a rich and colorful reef brimming with fish, little and large - dolphins, barracuda and tuna are often seen along with a stunning range of reef dwelling fish.
At the islands centre is a cool pine forest and one of the world's finest beach hotels. This stunning natural island setting is home to Mnemba, &beyond Africa's multi award winning beach lodge. Designed to provide the perfect balance of wild beauty and comfort, Mnemba has won numerous awards from the worlds most romantic beach destination to best hotel on the planet.
Ten simple yet very high quality beach 'bandas' epitomise the term 'barefoot luxury' and provide the perfect place to escape the African sun in the heat of the day or to have a private dinner in the evening. Private butler service means that your every need is catered for.
The islands natural attractions are added to by other activities on the island: diving and snorkelling expeditions, watersports, sunset cruises and fishing trips are all included. The lodge runs a professional dive school and traditional wooden dhows from which to explore the warm clear waters and coral reefs. Guests return to the island to enjoy feasts of fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood all fabulously prepared and presented by some of Africa's finest chefs.
Latest news from Mnemba:
- RIBBON EEL
We were out on Bayena the other day, when we spied this beautiful, blue Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita). Ribbon Eels have an amazing life cycle, they are the only moray eel that is protandric, which means they change sex during their life from male to female. As juveniles they are jet black, but they begin their adult lives as males, in the stunning blue and yellow phase pictured. Once they reach full maturity, the males turn yellow and become fully functioning females, which lay eggs.
- THE TURTLES ARE BACK!
During the last two weeks, we had quite a lot of turtle sightings. It might be a sign that the nesting season is starting. Soon, the female green turtles will come visit Mnemba's beaches to lay their eggs. (photo credit: David Jackson)
- THORNBACK BOXFISH
This little thornback boxfish (also commonly called cowfish, because of his horns) was posing for us on our dive at Bayena yesterday. The little guy was courting his own reflection on the camera lense probably thinking he found a partner.
- MAKE YOUR MOVE
In the late afternoon Lionfish become more active in feeding. He successfully defended his feeding area against my camera lens. Each of those beautiful feathers was ready to give me a good sting.