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Zanzibar Coastline
(Zanzibar)
Zanzibar’s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, but sand and surf vary depending on what side of the island you’re on. On the east coast, waves break over coral reefs and sand bars offshore, and low tide reveals small pools of starfish, small minnows, and anemones. Up north, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the tides, and smooth beaches and white sand make for dazzling days in the sun.
On the south coast of Zanzibar lies the Menai Bay Conservation Area, a sea turtle protection area for the endangered species that come to breed on the island. Roads to the southeast coast take visitors through the Jozani Forest, home to Zanzibar’s rare Red Colobus monkeys and a number of other primate and small antelope species.
The best areas for snorkelling and diving are at Nungwi and Matemwe on the northeastern side of the Island. Most of the hotels and resorts in this area have there own dive centre or they can organize diving or snorkelling trips for you.
Properties include Ras Nungwi, Breezes, Karafu and Mapenzi representing the larger hotels and Matwemwe Beach Village, Mnarani, Ponwe, and Rising Star representing the smaller hotels. Hideaway exclusive properties are Unguja Lodge, Fumba Beach, Matemwe Retreat and Mnemba Island. There are many more hotels - ask us for information!
Accommodation in Zanzibar Coastline (Zanzibar)
Bluebay Beach Resort occupies a 25 acre site stretching along the coast of Zanzibar. Located on the East Coast in an area known as Kiwengwa, the hotel is only 35 minutes drive from Stone Town and the airport.
Breezes Beech Club is a beautiful resort situated along a pristine, untouched beach stretching as far as the eye can see. With personalized service and warm hospitality, Breezes is a traveller's home away from home.
Situated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious and peaceful hideaway, offering a perfect blend of casual elegance and friendly, first class service.
Karamba is situated in the fishermen's village of Kizimkazi, on the south west coast of Zanzibar. It is located in the Menai Bay Conservation Area, far away from the more crowded tourist spots.
Kilindi is a small retreat scattered along a stretch of pristine beach on the northern coast of Zanzibar.
Matemwe Beach Village is a Zanzibar guesthouse, providing authentic, stylish and comfortable accommodation, in an atmosphere of relaxed hospitality and friendliness.
Matemwe lies perched on a coral rock opposite the Mnemba Atoll and surrounded by some of the best beaches Zanzibar has to offer.
Matemwe Retreat is located on a beautiful stretch of private land opposite the Mnemba Atoll. Superbly located, the retreat is next to a beautiful beach and excellent reefs, a perfect location for water sports and relaxation.
Mnarani Beach Cottages is a beach resort hotel located on the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island in the village of Nungwi, next to the old lighthouse, and along one of Zanzibar's most pristine stretches of beach.
Pongwe Beach Hotel occupies a tranquil location in a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar; the ideal place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar’s distinctive, mellow pace.
On the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel overlooks a sparkling expanse of iridescent Indian Ocean.
Shooting Star Lodge is a relaxed, family-run boutique resort situated on the eastern beaches of Zanzibar.
Located on the peaceful south eastern coast of the island, lying on an untouched beach and nestled between tropical gardens, "The Palms" is the ultimate getaway retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveller.
Unguja Resort is a small scale up-market hotel in Kizimkazi, occupying a wonderful location on a thin stretch of beach on the southern tip of Zanzibar, in an area otherwise known as the Bay of 1,000 Dolphins.
Other regions in Zanzibar
Today, many of the winding streets and high townhouses of old Stone Town remain unchanged and visitors can walk between the sultan’s palace, the House of Wonders, the Portuguese fort and gardens, the merchants’ houses, and the Turkish baths of the old city.
Surrounding Islands near Zanzibar
Pemba to the north of Zanzibar offers excellent diving and the luxurious Fundu Lagoon property. Chumbe Island Coral Park just off Stone Town and nearby Prison, Grave, and Snake Islands make a refreshing day-trip from Stone Town. Also consider Mnmeba Island and Mafia Island.
Here ancient Swahili history, culture and hospitality combine with hundreds of miles of endless beaches and the warm Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar’s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, but sand and surf vary depending on what side of the island you’re on.
