The luscious gardens, gradually leading down from the Ruins to the beach

are home and paradise to many species of butterflies and birds.

Mangroves dot the sea, providing a habitat for jewelled fish and birds including the gorgeous Mangrove Kingfisher.

 

 The garden was conceived in 1991 and is now established as a flourishing
Botanic Garden which includes over 650 plant species including
120 species of palms. Most of the plants are labelled.

   

A nature trail winds through the garden and the ruins.


The superb palm collection, totalling over 150 species, includes the Majesty palm,
Bottle palm, several kinds of Caryota, Sabals, Borassus, Bismarckia, Licualas, Florida Silver and Thatch palms, Royal palms and many kinds of Dypsis.

  
P erhaps most interesting of all the Dypsis pembana palm, which is endemic
to Pemba Island.

  
The gardens form a haven of peace and tranquillity with quiet corners in which
to relax and fully enjoy this unique environment.
 

link to Guide to the Gardens of Mbweni, including plant lists 

Link to a film of the Gardens