Destination guide · Coast & islands
Matemwe & Mnemba
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Why come
What Matemwe & Mnemba is known for
Mnemba atoll
The best-known reef in Zanzibar, and the reason people come to this stretch.
Snorkelling and diving
Coral in good condition, with turtles and dolphin regularly seen.
Quiet
Matemwe stays a village, which is increasingly rare on this island.
The quiet north-east, and the closest landfall to Mnemba Atoll — the drop-off most people mean when they talk about diving Zanzibar. Reached by dhow in twenty minutes, with turtles, reef sharks and a wall that falls away into blue.
Best time: November to March for warm water, light winds and long visibility; September to November for the clearest of all. How long: three nights, more if you are diving.
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