6 best beaches in Zanzibar Island are the top most sought and popular Zanzibar beaches that travelers look to stay in and explore while on a Zanzibar beach holiday. Whether you are taking a trip from Tanzania to Zanzibar for post-safari experience to relax, a beach holiday or even a romantic getaway or honeymoon, the beautiful Zanzibar beaches shall amaze you. Zanzibar Island is an archipelago, and with such endless white sand beaches, choosing the perfect Zanzibar beach for your perfect holiday among so many is so important.
There are over 7 beaches in Zanzibar Island that travelers can enjoy to stay at and still be rewarded with amazing beach experience. The most popular and sought after Zanzibar beaches include the below mentioned 6 best beaches in Zanzibar Island;
Bwejuu Beach
Bwejuu beach is a perfect relaxation and reef place to spend a couple of days on your beach holiday. Bwejuu beach is only about 30 minutes from Stone Town, in the southeast coast of Zanzibar Island. Bwejuu beach is one of the quietest Zanzibar beaches and a popular choice for travelers after total relaxation, privacy and tranquillity.
While staying at Bwejuu beach, there are a number of activates that travelers can take part in including a dhow boat trip, visiting the local Bwejuu village, snorkelling, diving, visit Stone Town, or even a day trip to Jozani Forest among so many others. Chance to see the Red Colobus Monkey while in Jozani Forest.
While visiting Bwejuu beach, there are a number of resorts to opt from including the Barraza Resort and Spa, Breezes Beach Club as well as The Palms, private resorts which are great options of hotels and resorts, especially The Palms which is a perfect honeymooners resort.
Nungwi Beach
Nungwi beach is located in the northwester Coast of Zanzibar Island and is indeed one of the most beautiful and sought after Zanzibar beaches that including it on the list of 6 best beaches in Zanzibar Island wouldn’t be missed. Nungwi beach in 2018 was listed as one of the Top 25 beaches in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice, and is indeed a beautiful Zanzibar beach to opt to stay at while on your Zanzibar beach holiday. Nungwi beach is one of the liveliest areas n Zanzibar Island with a wide variety of resorts and hotel, restaurants and bars offering quite a variety of Zanzibar nightlife experiences.
The cost of Nungwi beach has fantastic coral reefs ideal for snorkelling and diving, with a high chance of seeing dolphins, green turtles and in random times of the year the whale sharks. You shall be rewarding with amazing sunsets in Zanzibar while at the beautiful Nungwi beach, especially of you choose to take a sunset traditional dhow cruise.
While staying at the Nungwi beach, some of the Zanzibar resorts and hotels to opt for include Hotel Rui Palace Hotel, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, The Z Hotel, Double Tree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar, among so many others.
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa beach is a one of the 6 best beaches in Zanzibar Island perfect for amazing sunsets and swimming experiences. Kendwa beach is sometimes known as the little sister of Nungwi Beach, and is a little more quitter and peaceful than its counterpart. Kendwa beach tides seldom changes and this has the waters clear and perfect for swimming, diving and snorkelling. Fish of different colours can be spotted including starfish.
Paje Beach
Paje beach is located on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, with long stretches of white sand and swaying palm trees and picturesque turquoise blue waters of the Indian beach which exclude amazing colours during sunsets. Paje beach is bordered by a small village on one side and is one of the little peaceful and quiet Zanzibar beaches.
Activities to do while on Paje beach include kitesurfing, as well as scuba diving among other things to do.
Pongwe Beach
Pongwe beach is one of the best swimming areas or beaches in Zanzibar Island, set a side in a quiet area. Pongwe beach is dotted with palm trees and dense vegetation. Snorkelling and boat safaris here, as well as swimming can be enjoyed in Pongwe beach.
Pongwe Beach Hotel, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach, Pongwe Bay Resort, White Paradise Zanzibar among so many others.
Matemwe Beach
Matemwe beach is located in the northeast of Zanzibar Island, characterised by long idyllic beach which is the longest in Zanzibar Island, and some of the finest white sand and palm trees swaying in the cool breeze. Matemwe beach is only 2km away from the world famous Mnemba Atoll which is a popular scuba diving spot surrounded by pristine and accessible coral reefs. Activities here include snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as sailing and kitesurfing.
Zanzibar Island is a beautiful archipelago with a variety of beaches all perfect for stays depending on one’s preference. Whether you are looking for a long beach holiday or looking to combine your beach holiday with a few days in mainland Tanzania for classic game drives in the beautiful Tanzania wildlife safari parks like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Mikumi National Park or even the beautiful Nyerere National Park. Get in touch with your trusted travel agent and get an amazing Tanzania safari package, including a Zanzibar beach holiday and opt for any of the above mentioned 6 best beaches in Zanzibar Island.
