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About Zanzibar island

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Zanzibar island 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.

Zanzibar island Best beaches

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Kaskazini Beach
Kaskazini Beach
Kaskazini Beach
Good for Relax

Kaskazini Beach

Kilindi 4.3 km
Good
7.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Distant parking
4.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Zanzibar island beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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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 24 beaches in the island.

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

Quitest and lonely beaches in Zanzibar island

Makunduchi Beach

Makunduchi Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand
Tanzania, Mtegani 2.2 km
Pwani Mchangani Beach

Pwani Mchangani Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Tanzania, Kiwengwa 7.3 km
Mchangamle Beach

Mchangamle Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kizimkazi Dimbani 3 km
Pongwe Beach

Pongwe Beach
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Pongwe 0.7 km
Kizimkazi Beach

Kizimkazi Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 0.6 km
Mtende Beach

Mtende Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Tanzania, Mtende 1.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Zanzibar island

Royal Beach

Royal Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Nungwi 1.4 km
Kendwa Beach

Kendwa Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Nungwi 2.1 km
Paje Beach

Paje Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Paje 0.8 km
Kendwa Public Beach

Kendwa Public Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kendwa 3.1 km
Kiwengwa Beach

Kiwengwa Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Kiwengwa 0.4 km
Pingwe Beach

Pingwe Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Pingwe 0.4 km
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Beaches with shade in Zanzibar island

Uroa Public Beach

Uroa Public Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
Tanzania, Pongwe 6.5 km
Matemwe Beach

Matemwe Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomane 2.5 km
Michamvi Sunset Beach

Michamvi Sunset Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Pingwe 3.1 km
Mangapwani Beach

Mangapwani Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Tanzania, Mangapwani 1.2 km
Kairo Beach

Kairo Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Kiwengwa 2.3 km
Five Palms Beach

Five Palms Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Tanzania, Chwaka 3.4 km
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Long beaches in Zanzibar island

Shangani Public Beach

Shangani Public Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Zanzibar City 2.4 km
Kilimajuu Beach

Kilimajuu Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Tanzania, Kigomane 5.2 km
Filao Beach

Filao Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Chwaka 1.1 km
Fumba Beach

Fumba Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Fumba 1.1 km
Mbweni Beach

Mbweni Beach
7.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Tanzania, Zanzibar City 4.6 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 23 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 8 beaches in the island 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 Zanzibar island is less than 500 meters. 24 beaches are relatively easy to access.

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

Most viewed beaches of Zanzibar island

Kaskazini Beach

Kaskazini Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kilindi 4.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Zanzibar island?

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

There are 24 beaches in total, of which about 19 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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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.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Zanzibar island?

Most of the beaches located in Zanzibar island 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.).

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

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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

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Zanzibar island?

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 Zanzibar island by occupancy.

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

The selections of the beaches in Zanzibar island according to the recommended audience:

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