Lodges
&Beyond Mnemba Island
A truly remote and exclusive barefoot paradise
&Beyond Mnemba Island
Privately owned &Beyond Mnemba Island is a real gem, laced with soft, white-sand beaches and surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. From the moment you land, time seems to stop and your senses are heightened – that's how far you are from city mayhem. With just 10 private beach bandas that somehow manage to combine rustic simplicity with utter luxury, you can be as active, or not, as you wish. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, take star-lit dinners on the beach and visit the dive centre to explore the coral reefs and their colourful fish.
At the lodge
The hotel
Cushions and comfort are the best way to describe the bar area, which is right on the beach, and the staff are laid-back but very attentive. The bar is backed by a curtain of turquoise glass beads that echo the colour of the ocean at its front. Drink your favourite cocktail with the sand between your toes. Lunches are served in the cool, shaded guest area, and dinners are presented on the beach.
The rooms
There are just 10 simple thatched bandas with all the comforts you could wish for. Each has an enormous mosquito-netted bed set under a fan, a spacious bathroom complete with a stone shower with a glass-beaded curtain, comfortable seating and a covered veranda on which to laze and read or simply lose yourself in the ocean views.
On safari
Experiences
The fully equipped dive centre is at the centre of the action, offering everything you need for snorkelling, sea-kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. If it's fishing that excites you, then fly-fishing and deep-sea fishing trips are also available. If you're visiting between February and September, take a guided visit to see threatened green turtles nesting. Look out for dolphins, whale sharks (the world's biggest fish), lots of birds and 600-odd species of coral reef fish. Or chill with a massage on the beach.