Family Banda
Sleeps 4
2 adults + 2 children
Why families love it
&Beyond Mnemba Island for families
This private island retreat in the Mnemba Atoll Marine Conservation Area is well-suited to families, welcoming children of all ages. A dedicated family banda provides comfortable accommodation for parents and children travelling together. The provision of a kids' programme ensures younger guests are also catered for throughout their stay.
Who it suits
Under 6
Kids programme
Ages 6–11
Well suited
Teens
Well suited
Multigenerational
Family units
Family facts
- Family accommodation
- Family Banda (2 adults + 2 children)
- Kids programme
- Kids programme
- Babysitting
- Babysitting available
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Access
- Zanzibar (ZNZ) 90 min drive + 20 min boat
Family accommodation
Where your family will stay
- Maximum guests
- 26
Beachside Banda
11 availableSleeps 2
Experiences
What your family will do here
- Snorkelling
- Skydiving
- Stand Up Paddling
- Kiteboarding
- History and Culture
Rates & pricing
What a stay costs
From USD 2,150 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
| Season | Dates | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mid SeasonBandas | 1 Oct 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 | USD 2,150per person per night |
| Mid SeasonFamily Banda (2 rooms) | 1 Oct 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 | USD 7,525per unit per night |
| High SeasonBandas | 21 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 | USD 3,000per person per night |
| High SeasonFamily Banda (2 rooms) | 21 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 | USD 10,500per unit per night |
| High SeasonBandas | 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | USD 3,090per person per night |
| High SeasonFamily Banda (2 rooms) | 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | USD 10,815per unit per night |
Family & child pricing
- Ages 0–2 (sharing with 1 or 2 adults): Free of charge (cots subject to availability)
- Ages 3–5 (sharing with 1 or 2 adults): Free of charge (triple rooms subject to availability)
- Ages 6–16 (in own room): 1st child: adult rate; 2nd & 3rd child: 50% of adult rate; max 3 children per room (subject to triple room availability)
- Ages 6–16 (sharing with 1 or 2 adults): 50% of full adult rate (triple rooms subject to availability)
- Ages 17+ (any): Children 17 years and older are charged the full adult rate
- Family Banda: Child rates not applicable to Family Banda; unit priced per night as a whole
Mandatory fees
- Infrastructure tax: USD 10 per person per night · Payable in addition
- Mnemba Island conservation levy: USD 100 per person per night · Payable in addition
Single travellers: 50%; 11 Jan-31 May & 01 Nov-20 Dec only from 3rd single room per booking; 01 Jun-31 Oct & 21 Dec-10 Jan on all single rooms
Typically included
- Meals
- Laundry
- Local drinks
- Accommodation
- Water activities
- Airstrip transfers
Typically excluded
- Park fees
Published rates, subject to availability and confirmation at the time of booking.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What age do children need to be to stay at &Beyond Mnemba Island?
Children of all ages are welcome. Detail: All ages (max 2 under-12s in house at once).
What family accommodation is there?
Family Banda (2 adults + 2 children).
Is there a kids' programme or babysitting?
Kids programme. Babysitting available.
Is &Beyond Mnemba Island in a malaria area?
&Beyond Mnemba Island is in a malaria area — please take advice from a travel clinic before travelling.
