Nungwi beach in north Zanzibar.

Nungwi beach in north Zanzibar.

It is considered one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Nungwi is a small fishing village famous for energetic shoreline and a huge variety of bars, hotels and water sport centers. Thousands of tourists make the most of that beach and ocean each year. There is also a lighthouse located on Nungwi beach which is a great place to watch how fisherman work by the sea. Consider Visiting Turtle Aquarium being there.

Nakupenda Beach – 20 min away from Stone Town, located between Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Nakupenda Beach – 20 min away from Stone Town, located between Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Have you ever been to a beach that disappears during the night? This place is definitely magical and unique. You can only visit Nakupenda during the day due to low tides, as when it gets dark, it hides under the water. The translation of Nakupenda in Swahili means „I love you,” and its beauty attracts a lot of tourists. It’s a fun place for snorkeling and sunbathing.

Jambiani Beach on east coast of Zanzibar.

Jambiani Beach on east coast of Zanzibar.

Located on the east coast, Jambiani Beach is more of a hidden gem. The reason to it is that Jiambiani belongs to a small fishing village. You will be able to see locals harvesting seaweed or catching fish. It is a nice spot for snorkeling and diving as well as kitesurfing and windsurfing. There are definitely many interesting activities comparing to a typical beach.

Paje beach on east coast of Zanzibar.

Paje beach on east coast of Zanzibar.

This beach is located 5 km away from Bwejuu, small village famous for its friendliness. There are high tides therefore swimming in that area is not possible for the entire day. On the other hand, it is an ideal place for kitesurfing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Paje is also sort of isolated beach which makes it a great place to relax far away from the crowd.

Kendwa beach on the north coast.

Kendwa beach on the north coast.

white, sandy beach, crystal-clear water, and colorful coral reef Stunning marine life attracts those who like to dive and snorkel as well as those who just want to relax.You can spot a starfish close to the shore if you look carefully. Kendwa Beach is most famous for the Full Moon Party, which is usually held on Saturday after the Full Moon.