&Beyond Mnemba Island
Unguja North Region
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome · Green turtle
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Inside park
Where to stay in and near Mnemba Island Marine Reserve
Marine protected area surrounding Mnemba Island, known for exceptional diving and marine biodiversity.
Unguja North Region, Tanzania
About Mnemba Island Marine Reserve
Mnemba is a small private island off the north-east coast of Zanzibar, ringed by a marine conservation area whose reef is the best snorkelling and diving near Zanzibar: green turtles, dolphins, and a coral garden a few metres below the surface. The island itself holds a single lodge; day visitors snorkel the reef from boats out of Nungwi and Matemwe, which also have the accommodation for most people. It is warm and clear most of the year, with the long rains from about March to May the least reliable time.
Things to do: Diving · Spa · Whale watching
Stay in & near Mnemba Island Marine Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
When to visit Mnemba Island Marine Reserve
Most of the rain at Mnemba Island Marine Reserve falls from March to June and October to November, peaking in April at about 271 mm. February is the driest month, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 30°C, and July the coolest, with average lows of about 23°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 30 | 26 |
| February | 17 | 30 | 27 |
| March | 94 | 30 | 26 |
| April | 271 | 29 | 26 |
| May | 235 | 28 | 25 |
| June | 73 | 27 | 24 |
| July | 53 | 26 | 23 |
| August | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| September | 44 | 27 | 23 |
| October | 80 | 28 | 24 |
| November | 94 | 29 | 25 |
| December | 58 | 30 | 26 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 0 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Mnemba Island Marine Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
5.1300° S, 39.3700° EOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Mnemba Island Marine Reserve wild
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.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Mnemba Island Marine Reserve: your questions
Where is Mnemba Island Marine Reserve?
Mnemba Island Marine Reserve is in Unguja North Region, Tanzania.
When is the rainy season at Mnemba Island Marine Reserve?
Most of the rain at Mnemba Island Marine Reserve falls from March to June and October to November, peaking in April at about 271 mm. February is the driest month, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 30°C, and July the coolest, with average lows of about 23°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 0 m above sea level.
What is there to do at Mnemba Island Marine Reserve?
Popular activities at Mnemba Island Marine Reserve include diving, spa, whale watching.
Where can you stay in Mnemba Island Marine Reserve?
Places to stay inside Mnemba Island Marine Reserve include &Beyond Mnemba Island. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Mnemba Island Marine Reserve
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