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12 Must Visit Zanzibar Island Beaches

Zanzibar is famous for paradise beaches, clear azure water, and tropical marine life. Zanzibar beaches offer travelers pristine white sand, crystal clear turquoise water, and a relaxing atmosphere. The beaches in Zanzibar are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports with options for both adventure and relaxation. Here you will find more details about the Zanzibar Island beaches

  1. Nungwi Beach – Nungwi is stunning it is one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. It has all the attractions of pale sand and crystal clear water with dramatic rock formations. It is one of the most beautiful, breathtaking, and top tourist destinations in Tanzania. Nungwi Beach is known for its powdery sand, crystal-clear blue water, and exotic flora and fauna. This beach is famous for dhow builders and turtles. Along with these, there are late-night beach parties with Live Music, Dancing, Drinking, and Entertainment. The best places to visit on Nungwi Beach are Dr. Baluri Galary, Barala Natural Aquarium, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium, Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation, Kendwa Beach Gallery, and Marine Turtle Mnarani.
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2. Paje Beach

Paje is a small village in the Unguja region of Zanzibar. Paje beach is one of the most idealistic, tranquil, and natural beauty spots in Zanzibar. It has clear, clean, blue colors, and warm water.  It is the best beach for kite surfing, snorkeling, and swimming. Paje beach has a lagoon with pristine white sand. You will find the Maasai tribes selling handmade jewelry and trinkets. There are top places to stay, eat, and things to do in Paje. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, then there is no place other than Paje beach.

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3. Kendwa Beach

Kendwa Beach is truly beautiful, it is on the only side of the island which is consistently crystal clear water with dramatic rock formation. Kendwa Beach is famous for entertainment activities as it is a place for upbeat music, parties, delicious seafood, and drinks. It is located in a small village on the Ungunja in Zanzibar. Kendwa Beach is famous for water sports like snorkeling and safari. The best places to visit in Kendra are Kendwa Beach Gallery, Skydive Zanzibar, Blue Zee Watersports, and Mwana wa Mwana. All these things attract travelers from all over the world. 

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4. Kiwengwa Beach

Kiwengwa Beach is a stunning beach known for its pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. The most beautiful beach in Zanzibar is located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar at a distance of 40 km from Stone Village. It is a very long and beautiful beach with restraint serving fresh caught fish and seafood. The beach is better for walking at low tide as there are many sandbanks and better for snorkeling, safari, and swimming at high tide. The beach offers friendly Maasai people, many restaurants, and beach resorts with stunning ocean views.  

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5. Jambiani Beach

Jambiani Beach is a 7 km long beach with soft powdery white sand, coconut trees, clear blue warm water, and unique dramatic coral rock formations. It is one of the most remote beaches in Zanzibar. The white sand of the beach looks snow-covered after low tide. It has an excellent view of marine life. It is one of the remote beaches in Zanzibar. The broad lagoon of shallow water is the perfect place for wading, snorkeling, kite surfing, swimming, and diving.  

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6. Matemwe Beach

Matemwe is a quiet and peaceful beach. This is the most relaxed beach in Zanzibar with white beautiful sand, and amazing water, and great for enjoyment. It is located on the northeastern coast of Zanzibar Island. The beach is considered one of the many idyllic and coolest beaches in Zanzibar. The Matemwe beach is very beautiful and best for walking along the beach side. It has laid back and village charm. The tidal range of Matemwe beach is very broad and the beach becomes very large at low tide. This beach is best for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and scuba diving. It is considered one of the most secluded beaches in Zanzibar. 

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7. Pingwe Beach

Pingwe is a small village in the Michamvi Peninsula of Tanzania. Pingwe beach was named one of the world’s best beaches in the ‘Special Ambience” category according to Beach inspector.com. Along with the fine white sand ashore the beach has trees and palms.  Pingwe beach has many cafes, restaurants, and hotels on the coast. The beach is calm, quiet, and not crowded.    There are many beach hotels that provide accommodation and outdoor swimming pools.

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8. Bwejuu Beach

Bwejuu is undoubtedly one of the Zanzibar’s best beaches. This palm-lined white sand is the best beach located on the island’s southeast shore having a blue water It is located southeast of the island on the east coast. It is one of the top beaches in Zanzibar. Bwejuu Beach is the cleanest and most secluded beach in Tanzania. Snorkeling and swimming are some of the most popular activities on Bwejuu Beach. There are only limited shops in the village from which you can buy the thing required for you. Bwejuu has many top hotels to stay in.   

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9. Uroa Beach

Uroa is a distinctive and colorful beach in the small coastal village of Unguja in Zanzibar. It is one of the most incredible beaches with white sand and a very quiet beach with not much population. It is the best place for snorkeling and swimming when high tide. There are many Beach Bay resorts on wonderful Uroa Beach which offer pools, bars, and restraint. Uroa Bay Beach resort is a 4-star resort hotel on Uroa beach. Uroa village stretches in a narrow, long line from south to north along the coastline.

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10. Nakupenda Beach

Nakupenda is one of the many beaches in Tanzania that has white sand and clear blue water. The meaning of Nakupenda means “I Love You”. It is the most romantic island in the world as its name suggests. The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming with a dolphin.  If you are looking for clear water, quiet, and the best place for romance then there is no beach other than Nakupenda. Snorkeling and diving on Nakupeda beach are the top activities on the whitest sandbank.  The famous Nakupenda diving center is located at Tsunami Village, Bwejuu, Zanzibar. There are many villas and hotels on the beach shore that provide accommodations.

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11. Kizimkazi Beach

Kizimkazi beach is located on the southwest coast of Zanzibar. Kizimkazi is a fishing village originally a walled city. The beach is famous for safari and outdoor swimming pools. The landscape of Kizimkazi is different from other areas in Zanzibar. The land is drier and has many sandy beaches. Tourists can enjoy dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins. The top activities on the Kizimkazi beach are swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

12. Michamvi Kae Beach

Michamvi Kae is a village in Unguja of Tanzania. Michamvi is a remote fisherman’s village with less-developed hotels and resorts. But the village has maintained its charm. There are many hotels and resorts accommodation on Machamvi beach. The famous Kae Funk Sunset Bungalows featuring spacious garden restraints are situated 150 meters from the beach. Sansi Kae Beach Resort is the best hotel for accommodation in Kae beach. It is one of the two villages located 0n the east of the island at the northern tip of the Michamvi peninsula.

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I hope this article will be useful to you for planning a beach trip on Zanzibar island of Tanzania.

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