Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed travellers from far and wide. Once known as the spice island, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. &Beyond Mnemba Island is an idyllic tropical gem located off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar. With only 12 luxuriously rustic palm-frond bandas peeking out onto white coral sand beach from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest (plus one family banda), this tiny island offers an exclusive retreat.

Inhabited solely by &Beyond guests and the dedicated staff caring for them, the island spans just 1.5 km, making for an intimate experience. Renowned for its coral atoll and tranquil azure seas, the island is celebrated for its conservation efforts. Discover the island’s coral nursery and artificial coral reef, protected green turtle nesting sites and the two endangered antelope species that call the island home.