Choosing a beach in Zanzibar
By Hadzabe Tribe African Safaris Team12 May 20256 min readZanzibar
1. The north (Nungwi and Kendwa) has the least tidal variation,…
The north (Nungwi and Kendwa) has the least tidal variation, so you can swim all day. It is also the busiest and liveliest part of the island.
2. The east coast (Paje, Jambiani) has spectacular turquoise shallows, seaweed…
The east coast (Paje, Jambiani) has spectacular turquoise shallows, seaweed farming and a huge tidal range: at low tide the water walks away for a kilometre.
3. Paje is the kitesurfing capital; Jambiani is the quieter village…
Paje is the kitesurfing capital; Jambiani is the quieter village version of the same coastline.
4. Matemwe on the north-east faces Mnemba atoll and is the…
Matemwe on the north-east faces Mnemba atoll and is the best base for snorkelling and diving.
5. If swimming at any hour matters to you, choose the…
If swimming at any hour matters to you, choose the north. If village atmosphere and space matter more, choose the east.
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Hadzabe Tribe African Safaris Team
Published 12 May 2025
