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Shangani Public Beach

Senior friendly

8.4

/ 10 Very good

#2 out of 5
in Zanzibar Urban/West

About

Shangani Public Beach is located on the Indian Ocean and it is in the 2th place out of 5 beaches in the Zanzibar Urban/West region The beach is located in an urban area.

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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Shangani Public Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. .

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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nakupenda Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +24 ^oC

Air temperature

5.1 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Pleasant

5.8/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Tolerable

4.9/10

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Shangani Public 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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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - high, mass tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

ZNZ• 7.9km
Mwenge Bus Stand• 66.9km
Train Station Tabata...• 73.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Shangani Public Beach?

The Shangani Public Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Shangani Public Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Shangani Public Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Shangani Public Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Shangani Public Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Shangani Public Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Shangani Public Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Shangani Public Beach is a mass tourism destination. 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.

What are the key audiences of Shangani Public Beach?

Shangani Public Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Shangani Public Beach?

The bar is located right on the Shangani Public Beach.

How far is the Shangani Public Beach from parking?

The Shangani Public 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Shangani Public Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Shangani Public 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shangani Public Beach (Zanzibar island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.