Zanzibar’s brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing. The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. The waters between Zanzibar and Pemba are home to some excellent game fishing opportunities.
Zanzibar was the center for the slave trade in east Africa and base for David Livingstone’s expeditions into the unexplored African interior. From the timeless Stone Town thick with the scent of cloves to endless beautiful beaches caressed by aquamarine waters, Zanzibar culminates in a spectacular explosion of the senses. Nungwi Beach is an ideal location for all forms of water sports and is a perfect diving destination with its proximity to some of Zanzibar’s best reefs. A number of fully equipped PADI diving centers on site and resident diving instructors.
Zanzibar best diving can be enjoyed at the northern tip of the island, Nungwi North Coast.
Matemwe Beach is one of the best beach area in Zanzibar North East cost, lay along the Indian Ocean with a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the North East coast of Zanzibar Island. Here is where the journey to world-famous Mnemba Atoll start, whose circling reef has some of the best diving in East Africa. Along the beach are palm-thatched villages, where friendly local people live a traditional life dominated by fishing. Matemwe really is close to the classical notion of paradise.
Recommended Hotels for This Tour.
Zanzibar North Cost.
Amaan Bungalows beach Resort: offers a wide range of accommodation styles to suite every budget and need. Whether you’re on your honeymoon, taking a long holiday, on tour around Zanzibar, or indulging in a short break, you willl find your absolute beachfront, absolute leisure holiday at Amaan Bungalows Resort a perfect pleasure. See rates here
LangiLangi Beach Bungalows is situated on the Fines island of Zanzibar. A resort in Nungwi village on North Coast, the most central accommodation and tourist destination. The resort is situated on North end of Zanzibar, famous for deep sea fishing, fantastic swimming beach and dhow making.
Ora Resort MyBlue Hotel: Every room is furnished in a boutique like decor and has one or more beds with a mosquito net, a wardrobe with mirror, a desk, a luggage holder, air conditioning, a telephone, a digital safe, a LCD 33 television with international channels, a mini-bar, a hair dryer and an iron (upon request). Hotel guarantees an excellent standard service. The restaurant offers Italian and international cuisine. In front of the pool, near the main bar, there is a relaxing covered area with a library, table games and an internet point free of charge.
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. Mnarani means lighthouse in Swahili.
At Mnarani Beach we offer excellent accommodation suitable for honeymooners as well as families and couples looking for a wonderfully relaxing break. At Mnarani you will be able to develop the art of doing nothing on a beautiful beach.
Matemwe – North East Cost
Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is a lovely boutique hotel located on the famous Matemwe beach on the North East coast of Zanzibar. The hotel faces the longest interrupted stretch of finest white coral sand on the Spice Island making it a perfect location for long walks and swimming at high tide
Azanzi Beach Hotel. is situated on the North Eastern coast of Zanzibar, and approximately 45 minutes from the airport in Stone Town. Azanzi is a luxury boutique beach hotel which boasts 35 rooms comprising of 8 suites, 12 luxury suites, 9 villas, and 6 deluxe villas. The central guest entertainment areas offer guests multi level viewing decks, well stocked curio shop, azure swimming pool, bar and dining area - maximizing the sublime view of the majestic and tranquil Indian Ocean, and powder-white beach`s scattered with palm trees.
Kasha Boutique Hotel. The Hotel, which is built on a cliff, has 11 luxury Villas of beauty and absolute serenity, situated with an amazing view over the lagoon of the Mnemba Atoll coral reef. Each spacious villa is luxuriously furnished and tastefully decorated in calm colours with an elegant Niru (plastered) finish. Uniquely named after a different local spice, each villa also has large, comfortable and inviting indoor and private outdoor Barazas (Arabic for relaxing seating areas), sea views and their own plunge pool with sun deck. Ideal for discerning guests seeking a special experience and complete tranquility.
