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AndBeyond Mnemba Island
About the lodge
An overview of AndBeyond Mnemba Island.
Exclusive yet unpretentious, andBeyond Mnemba Island is an award-winning private beach paradise just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, and is an ideal location for relaxation after an exhilarating safari experience in the Masai Mara.
Highlights
- Mnemba Island is an exclusive barefoot island escape in northeast Zanzibar.
- 10 private thatched bandas.
- Mnemba Island Lodge is the perfect addition to a luxury safari holiday.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome to Mnemba Island.
- Please note: Mnemba Island is closed from April 8 to May 20.
The Detail
Travel to the island includes an approximate 90-minute drive from the spice capital of Stone Town, followed by an exciting 20-minute boat ride across the balmy ocean waters.
Mnemba Island Lodge boasts 10 beachside bandas that overlook a pristine coral reef. Each banda features an en-suite bathroom with a shower, minibar, hairdryer, in-room safe, lounge area, bathrobes, fan, Wi-Fi, and a deck.
Mnemba Island also offers a Family Banda, where two bandas are situated within close proximity to one another and can accommodate a family of four (two adults and two children).
The lodge facilities include a PADI dive school, beach shop, complimentary laundry, and private beachfront salas with a personal bar.
The area is home to the Suni antelope, Ader’s duiker, seasonal turtle hatchlings, dolphins, endemic Indian Ocean species, and rare coconut crabs. Lodge activities include swimming, snorkeling, diving, dhow cruises, birdwatching, fishing, water sports, and walking.
&Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families looking for a luxury tropical getaway.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on lodge activities, laundry, safari activities at safari lodges, water sports at Mnemba Island (scuba diving - two dives per day - full PADI certification required, snorkeling, kayaking, fly fishing, sundowner dhow cruise, and stand-up paddleboarding), subject to availability.
- Emergency evacuation insurance and transfers between the lodge airstrip and return transfers between Zanzibar/Mnemba.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 20 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows AndBeyond Mnemba Island personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two daily game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
Special offer
$2,400
Normally $3,000
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two daily game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
Special offer
$1,720
Normally $2,150
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 10 nights and only pay for 8 nights. Applicable to all room types. The free nights to be applied to the last two nights. This offer may not be combined with other &Beyond offers or long stay rates.
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to dates and seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from andBeyond East & Central Africa's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Offer
50% discount on one partner's accommodation rate for the whole stay (rate based on 1–3-night rate)
One partner pays the full accommodation rate while the other partner pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the entire stay. The discount is based on the 1–3-night rate. Valid for travel within 6 months of the date of marriage, with a marriage certificate required. A minimum 2-night stay applies. Not combinable with other offers or Long Stay rates.
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Valid
- 11 January 2026 – 10 January 2027
- Proof
- Marriage certificate to be supplied; valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage
- Combinable
- May not be combined with other offers or Long Stay rates
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to AndBeyond Mnemba Island: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
0–2 years sharing: free (cots subject to availability). 3–5 years sharing: free (triple rooms subject to availability). 6–16 years sharing: 50% of adult rate. 6–16 years in own room: 1st child full adult rate, 2nd & 3rd child 50% (max 3 children per room). Max 2 children under 12 in-house at any one time.
Notable exceptions
- Mnemba Island can accommodate a maximum of 2 children under 12 years of age in-house at any given time, and travel to Zanzibar is recommended for children eight years or older. Diving instruction is excluded for guests under the age of 12 (and for adults without a PADI certificate). A private vehicle (paid) allows children of any age on game drives, at the guide's discretion; boating activities may require forward planning due to boat availability. For the "Fly me to the Beach" offer, child sharing rates apply only to children 6–16; children 5 and younger do not qualify and are quoted at normal rates. A single supplement applies when an adult shares with an infant under 6.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at AndBeyond Mnemba Island.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at AndBeyond Mnemba Island: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.