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Mbweni Beach is located on the Indian Ocean and it is in the 6th place out of 5 beaches in the Zanzibar Urban/West region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, sea pool. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
Mbweni Beach is located in Zanzibar Urban/West within Zanzibar City, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Zanzibar island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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Pingwe 3.1 km
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The Mbweni Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Mbweni Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Mbweni Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Mbweni Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Mbweni Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Mbweni Beach.
The Mbweni Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Mbweni Beach is March. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 27°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Mbweni Beach (Zanzibar island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Mbweni Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
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