Beaches
Which Zanzibar beach fits your trip: swimming, tides, atmosphere and what to know before you book.
Nungwi
Zanzibar's north tip: swimmable at any tide
Kendwa
Wide golden sand, all-tide swimming, full-moon parties
Paje
Kitesurfing capital with a huge tidal lagoon
Jambiani
Quiet village beach where the tide sets the rhythm
Matemwe
Quiet north-east village closest to Mnemba Atoll
Kiwengwa
Mid-range resort strip with tide-dependent swimming
Bwejuu
Even quieter than Jambiani, a working village coast
Michamvi
Kae Beach faces west for sunsets, rare on the east coast
Kizimkazi
Dolphin tours, traditional village, and a slower pace
Pongwe
Calm, pretty swimming at high tide, a short drive from town
Uroa
Calm, pretty swimming at high tide, a short drive from town
Dongwe
Quiet east-coast beach between Paje and Bwejuu
More beach guides are added weekly. Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Bwejuu and the rest of the coast are on the way.