Private island marine sanctuary off Zanzibar
Mnemba Island Marine Reserve is a marine protected area, managed by Private.
Why book here
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Inside parkThis romantic, barefoot-island haven in the Zanzibar Archipelago is committed to a legacy of community upliftment and marine conservation. Located off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar, this idyllic tropical gem offers only 12 luxuriously rustic palm-frond Bandas peeking out onto white coral sand beach from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest. Inhabited solely by &Beyond guests and dedicated staff caring for them, the island spans just 1.5 km (less than a mile), making for an intimate and exclusive experience. Barefoot serenity and romance define the allure, with direct ocean access, coral reef restoration projects, green turtle nesting monitoring, and world-class diving experiences.
Inside parkAn exclusive barefoot beach paradise on a private island off the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Mnemba Island Lodge offers just 12 beachfront bandas, traditional makuti-roofed and open-sided, ensuring an intimate escape with unparalleled ocean views. This romantic retreat combines rustic beach chic with understated luxury, where shoes are optional and the pristine white sand beach and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean are your playground. The island is surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, offering world-class diving and snorkeling opportunities.
2 places are listed in and near Mnemba Island Marine Reserve on Spekboom, from inside-park camps to nearby lodges. Every booking funds conservation.