&Beyond Mnemba Island

Overview

Off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar, embraced by reef and forest, lies &Beyond Mnemba Island. A world apart, it feels less like an escape and more like a return – to simplicity, stillness and sea. Zanzibar may be the doorway, but it is Mnemba Island that holds the key.

Introduction

No shoes. No worries. Nowhere to be. Just the slow rhythm of island life, and the freedom to disappear into it. This is barefoot luxury where you’ll feel like the only soul on earth. Welcome to a place where shoes are left at the door and the world with them. Here, time is kept by the tide. Mornings begin with fresh tropical breakfasts delivered to your Banda. The sea invites you to snorkel, swim or simply be still. Evenings unfold beneath the stars, with sushi, stories and the sound of waves as your soundtrack.

Set in the shade of casuarina trees, the Wellness Banda features two treatment rooms and a raised yoga deck. Here, you’ll find a curated menu of holistic experiences including breathwork, meditation and sound therapy. Therapists blend traditional and alternative practices to create space for rest and renewal.

Accommodation

With only 12 Bandas, including a Family Banda, Mnemba Island feels entirely your own. Drift from bed to beach, with nothing between you and the ocean but white sand and shade-dappled trees. Open to the breeze, each Banda offers comfort without excess and privacy without walls.

Dining Experience

Meals are inspired by the island itself: fresh, light and fragrant with Zanzibar’s spice-laced heritage. They are served when and where you choose — beneath the trees, in the courtyard, at the bar, or in the privacy of your Banda. Your personal butler anticipates your every need, from morning coffee to sunset cocktails at your Beach Lounge.

Safari Experience

Relax with a signature cocktail, swap stories with fellow guests or watch the light shift across the water at the Beach Bar. Or browse the Beach Shop’s curated collection of East African beachwear, jewellery and interiors, alongside essentials such as rash guards and hats. Wade into calm turquoise waters. Snorkel straight from the beach. Dive vibrant coral reefs, or venture further by boat with those who know these waters best.