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Matemwe is a beautiful stretch of coastline which remains blissfully free from any large resort developments ... a real old-style African beach paradise. Offshore lies Mnemba Atoll, location for the best diving and snorkelling on Zanzibar.

Mnemba Island itself is quite simply the best private island retreat in East Africa, but is way too pricey for most budgets.

At around half the price of Mnemba, Matemwe Bungalows is the height of beach chic, a really wonderful small lodge.

Matemwe Beach is one of the best mid-price guesthouses on the island and an excellent dive base.