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Beaches

Which Zanzibar beach fits your trip: swimming, tides, atmosphere and what to know before you book.

Nungwi

Zanzibar's north tip: swimmable at any tide

Kendwa

Wide golden sand, all-tide swimming, full-moon parties

Paje

Kitesurfing capital with a huge tidal lagoon

Jambiani

Quiet village beach where the tide sets the rhythm

More beach guides are added weekly. Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Bwejuu and the rest of the coast are on the way.