About Tanzania

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Tanzania does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

General information

The coastline of Tanzania is primarily straight and have their charm, giving a feeling of absolute freedom. Many of them have a natural shade that saves in the midday heat.

Most beaches of Tanzania are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

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Popular destinations

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Dar es Salaam

13 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking

Zanzibar North

12 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for diving

Zanzibar South & Central

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

North Pemba

5 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Zanzibar Urban West

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling

Lindi Region

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand

Pwani Region

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling • Wild camping

South Pemba

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Relax

Mtwara Region

1 beach
Good for Relax • Sand • Long

Tanga Region

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Relax
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Tanzania Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Mafia Island Beach

Utende 0.4 km

8.7
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom • Small open area
6.8 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Nungwi Beach

Nungwi 0.6 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
8.3 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Royal Beach

Nungwi 1.4 km

8.7
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Small open area • Crowded in season • Distant parking
5.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Nakupenda Beach

Zanzibar City 6.5 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Bright fine sand • Access by boat • Crowded in season • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Kendwa Beach

Nungwi 2.1 km

8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
4.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Mbuyuni Beach

Kiuyu 5.4 km

8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • White fine sand • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index

Popular types of Tanzania beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 57 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Tanzania.

The beaches of Tanzania can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 23 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.

In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Tanzania, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 56 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 18 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Tanzania is less than 500 meters. 53 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 4 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Tanzania beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Tanzania attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all snorkeling lovers, kite surfers, divers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Tanzania may be the right choice for you, as there are over 12 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 14 beaches in Tanzania that are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Mafia Island Beach, Nungwi Beach, Royal Beach.
  • Diving. For explorers of the undersea world, the country can be a godsend, as there are about 9 beaches that are popular with divers. Unique underwater landscapes combined with flora and fauna will give divers a lot of positive emotions. Locals say that even a few sunken ships can be found in the waters of Tanzania.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Tanzania you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 14 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 4 beaches of Tanzania. 3 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 7 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Tanzania? In total there are 57 beaches and the most popular is Mafia Island Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Tanzania?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Tanzania, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 57 beaches in total, of which about 32 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Tanzania:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Tanzania?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Tanzania, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Tanzania and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Tanzania?

Most of the beaches located in Tanzania are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Tanzania by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Tanzania:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Tanzania?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Tanzania?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Tanzania by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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Which beaches in Tanzania are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Tanzania?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Tanzania?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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