 Mnemba,
an untouched atoll off the coast of Zanzibar, is therapy for the
spirit. This is where Bill Gates comes to unwind and savour Mother
Nature's delights, on our heart-shaped splash of sand in the blue
depths of the Indian Ocean.
These "Spice Islands" were discovered by Arab traders
in the 8th century and have supplied the world with aromatic spices
like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon ever since. The exotic combination
of heady perfumes, gently swaying coconut palms and lush vegetation
make this an irresistible destination for lovers. As tribute to
its allure, Condé Nast Traveller chose Mnemba Island as one
of the three most romantic ocean destinations in the world.
Mnemba, an Arabic word meaning octopus head, lies two kilometres
north-east of the island of Zanzibar, a 20-minute cruise in a traditional
16 foot flat-bottomed boat. A pristine swathe of beach defines the
island's one mile circumference. A protection zone surrounds the
island, conserving magnificent coral reefs where giant turtles,
Ghost Crabs and spectacular tropical fish drift through the lagoons.
Fresh, delicate sea breezes waft through Mnemba Lodge, lending a
castaway air to the entire island.
 Zanzibar
and its islands are bathed in the heady scents and romanticism of
a bygone era. You wake to bubbling dove song and the smell of coconut
bread baking in a wood stove, as traditional dhows (coastal Arab
sailing vessel) drift across the horizon. Gentle, soft-spoken islanders
host you with warmth and grace. The only inhabitants of the island
are lodge staff and guests, offering luxurious privacy and guaranteed
exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline.
CC Africa has four other masterpiece lodges in Tanzania, from the
wild Serengeti to the banks of Lake Manyara and the rim of the awesome
Ngorongoro Crater. Mnemba is the perfect beginning or end to the
ultimate safari circuit.
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