Mnemba Island features just ten en suite banda cottages, bordered on three sides by tropical beach forest and overlooking the beach and coral reef. Each exquisite banda has been hand-woven and thatched from branches and traditional Zanzibari palm-matting. The materials were chosen to allow the cooling sea breezes to move through the bungalow and, assisted by overhead fans, the cottages remain cool all day. From each room, a palm-covered walkway leads to an en suite turquoise bathroom. Each banda also has a spacious outdoor verandah. As is befitting an earthly paradise, Mnemba has near-perfect weather, and the lodge's architecture reflects this. Wander through your lattice-wood doors, across the wraparound verandah, and stretch out on the beach on daybeds of wood and leather weave with soft white cushions. Zanzibar is famous for producing intricate and detailed wood carvings, and some of the island's most skilled artisans have created the scrolled headboards adorning the beds. Balmy air wafts through the dining area and adjoining lounge/bar, unhindered by walls or windows. With grass mats underfoot and thatch overhead, these areas have an open view of the beach and coral reefs beyond. The island also has a curio shop, and a small library with a variety of books and games.
Baskets filled with lobsters and fresh fish are sailed into Mnemba on traditional ngalawa outriggers. Luscious fruit includes coconuts, oranges, papayas, bananas, mangoes, lychees, guavas, star apples, jack-fruit, rambutans, breadfruit, and avocado pears. Lunch is usually served buffet style, or on large wooden carved Zanzibar platters adorned with delicious African Mezze (fingerfood). Dinner is served in the dining area, or on the beach with waves lapping gently at your feet. You can also enjoy your meals privately on the verandah of your beach cottage.
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