Medjumbe Private Island

Medjumbe Private Island

Medjumbe is a more exclusive resort than its sister Matemo. For those seeking total isolation and pristine natural beauty, Medjumbe is the ideal honeymoon or romantic getaway island. The thirteen water-front chalets combine style, comfort and privacy, and the small size of the resort ensures individual attention and a peaceful sojourn. You can stroll around the island in a couple of hours, and admire the majestic lighthouse perched on the sharp corner.

Each chalet has its own Jacuzzi set in an open-air deck - a shell's throw away from the virgin white sand on the beach. The Moorish feel infuses the beautifully appointed thatched chalets with timber decks, each featuring an en-suite bathroom with indoor shower and separate bath as well as a private outdoor shower. Chalets have air-conditioning, a cosy hammock, ceiling fans, mosquito screens and satellite TV.

The diving around Medjumbe Island is exceptional, with virgin reefs descending to unchartered depths. There are also excellent opportunities for fly-fishing off Medjumbe's long sand spit, and if you are a keen deep-sea fisherman, charter one of the luxurious boats with experienced crew for a full or half day adventure at sea. If you prefer to stay above the water, take a pedal boat out and explore the surrounding waters and enjoy the various colourful fish playfully chasing the boat! Other activities include kayaking, windsurfing and sailing, bird watching, water-skiing, wakeboarding and knee-boarding. At certain times of the year, the lucky visitor could witness turtles hatching from their (protected) nests, indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Otherwise, relax in the hammock outside your chalet and while away the sun-filled hours with nothing to hear but the waves lapping on the shore. After a full day enjoying the activities on offer, sit back with a sundowner cocktail whilst watching the dhows saunter moodily past at the convivial 'Bahari' bar next to the pool prior to sampling some of the fresh local seafood for dinner.

Transfers: Clients are transferred by light aircraft from Pemba, a 40 minute flight over the spectacular Archipelago. Flights cost $340 per person return from Pemba incl a $12 per person domestic departure tax on the Pemba to Medjumbe leg. Guests are restricted to 15 kilograms of luggage per person including hand luggage, which needs to be packed in soft bags.