Swain-selected stayZanzibar, East Africa&Beyond Mnemba IslandA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.&Beyond Mnemba Island holds just 12 open-air Bandas on a private island off Zanzibar, each open to the ocean with no doors or windows between guests and the beach. A Wellness Banda with two treatment rooms and a raised yoga deck adds a genuine wellness program to what's primarily a diving and beach destination.Two guided dives a day, PADI certification required, anchor most stays, alongside snorkeling, sea kayaking and sundowner dhow cruises. Diving and snorkeling around Mnemba's reef are the clear centerpiece, a destination in its own right for travelers extending a Tanzania safari with island time in Zanzibar. A closer look&Beyond Mnemba Island, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyTwo guided PADI dives a day anchor most stays, with certified divers exploring Mnemba's reef and reef walks at low tide covering everyone else. Just 12 open-air Bandas sit on a private island off Zanzibar, each open directly to the ocean with no doors or windows between guests and the beach. Plan with SwainAdd &Beyond Mnemba Island to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
