Along meandering pathways and stretches of fine beach sand granules, 10 spacious bandas dot the coastline of the magical Mnemba Island, Zanzibar. As you wander up to your very own exclusive and privately designed banda tucked in the foliage of the surrounding wooded forest and facing the gently rolling waves of the Indian Ocean, a sense of utter bliss is sure to take your breath away. Rinse your sand soaked toes in the foot basin at the entrance to your island haven and step into the spacious rustic luxury that is Mnemba Island Lodge.

Designed as a living space to cater for your every whim and fancy, Mnemba Island Lodge provides the ultimate in beach comforts. A place especially for you to read, a desk to put pen to paper and write a letter or two, a comfy bed to gaze across the ever changing shades of blue and green ocean waters opposite you, the convenience of Wi-Fi in room or in the guest areas to email home a beautiful photograph of paradise or a chair to sink into and daydream about a permanent Robinson Crusoe lifestyle. You may be one of 20 guests, but you’ll feel as if this magical island was a discovery all of your own. Although shared with a team of friendly and hospitable staff who are trained in the nuances of excellent service, you’ll hardly ever know they’re there, but for the special touches they leave behind for your enjoyment, such as a handy gym bag for those moments when the fitness bug bites or a fully stocked mini bar tailored to your tastes.