The Mnemba Atoll

The Mnemba Atoll is an atoll and marine park, located off the northeast coast of Unguja, the largest island of Zanzibar. It consists of an oval reef seven by four kilometres in extent, containing the tiny Mnemba Island at about 1.5km in circumference;a popular scuba diving site, with a wide variety of corals and associated species, as well as occasional sightings of larger species such as turtles and dolphins. Calm conditions are most frequent in September and October, though visibility is at its optimum in January.Mnemba Island is a 90 minute drive from Stone Town across the main Zanzibar Island, before a twenty minute boat crossing.Mnemba is an idyllic island situated within a marine reserve comprising four distinct habitats which are home to a diverse array of Indian Ocean wildlife.Green Sea Turtles can be seen laying their eggs on the beaches between December and May.