Skip to content
Beaches in Tanzania

Beaches in Tanzania

Beach time

Top beaches in Tanzania to go for

Tanzania's beaches range from lively stretches of white sand to quiet bays with almost no one around. Here are the places we suggest adding to a safari.

Zanzibar beaches

Beach

Zanzibar beaches

Zanzibar has long white beaches on every coast. Nungwi and Kendwa in the north are known for swimming at any tide and for sunsets, while Paje and Jambiani on the east coast are known for kitesurfing.

SwimmingSunsetsWater sports
Read about Nungwi Beach
Mnemba Island

Beach

Mnemba Island

The reef around Mnemba Island is one of the most popular snorkelling and diving areas near Zanzibar, with clear water and many reef fish.

SnorkellingDivingDolphins
See Mnemba on the islands page
Pemba Island

Beach

Pemba Island

Pemba has quiet beaches and small bays, with far fewer visitors than Zanzibar. It suits travellers who want a peaceful stay and good diving.

Quiet beachesDiving
See Pemba on the islands page
Mafia Island

Beach

Mafia Island

Mafia Island has calm beaches and a marine park for diving and snorkelling. It is a quiet choice away from the busier Zanzibar coast.

DivingWhale sharksQuiet beaches
See Mafia on the islands page
Chumbe Island

Beach

Chumbe Island

Chumbe is a small protected island with a coral reef and a quiet beach, good for a snorkelling day trip from Zanzibar.

SnorkellingDay trips
See Chumbe on the islands page

Add a beach to your safari

Tell us what you have in mind and we will plan the rest.

Hi, how can we help?