Nungwi Beach Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania, Tours & Travel

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Nungwi Beach- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Nungwi Beach, located at the northern tip of Zanzibar, Tanzania, is renowned for its striking combination of white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. The beach offers an appealing balance of natural beauty, lively atmosphere, and cultural vibrancy. Its coral reefs are a haven for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, teeming with marine life that captivates visitors beneath the surface. Above the water, Nungwi is a lively hub with a range of activities, from sailing to local markets, and a variety of accommodations, including luxury resorts and charming guesthouses. The beach is also a focal point for marine conservation, with local initiatives dedicated to preserving its ecosystems. Unlike other areas of Zanzibar, Nungwi's position ensures calmer waters, making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. As the day ends, the beach comes alive with bars and restaurants, offering a taste of Zanzibar’s vibrant nightlife.

Nungwi Beach Tours

Tanzania

Zanzibar Odyssey: Spice, History, and Beach Bliss

Tour by: Savanna Trails Safaris * Stone Town, Nungwi Beach, Paje 3 Days · Luxury+

From 570＄ pp

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Reviews of Nungwi Beach

Nandu Ramani

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-06

The cleanest beach and best for swimming in Tanzania. During high tide the beach is almost non-existent. But not many sea weeds or rocks on the floor.
Humphrey Muleba

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-02

On my recent visit to Nungwi Beach in Tanzania, I was struck by the sheer cleanliness of the place. It made every moment spent there truly enjoyable. The beach offered a variety of tours and activities — we snorkelled and sailed into the sunset, enjoying the numerous choices available to us. Day or night, the beach felt clean and secure, a real highlight for me. If you're looking for an easy-going and pleasant time at a Tanzanian beach, Nungwi should be at the top of your list. I'm definitely going back. Bringing my drone along for filming and taking pictures was a fine and didn't get bothered by anyone.
Sharîf O

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-06

Absolutely beautiful white sand, bluewater & clean beach. Happy & most friendly locals everywhere. There are a lot of options for tourists. Many localowned shops outside the beach. However, there is darkside of the medallion; The many restaurants & resorts around the beach are owned by foreigners (mostly Italians & Indians) which destroys the authenticity & atmosphere of Zanzibar - the locals are push out. Therefore, you would run into a lot of annoying, harassing streetsellers, beachboys & fake Masa'is every inch of the beach - which actually makes you not feel comfortable anytime ( I guess, they just trying to survive - understandably). You find peace & quietness by early hours. Avoid going alone by darktime ✌️
CAPATINA ROXANA

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-29

2024.02// The N-E of Nungwi Beach has a pleasant and relaxing intimacy. It has a delightful local authenticity due to the presence of fishermen’s village. Just before sunset the beach becomes a football field for locals, boys or teenagers all together spend the last hours of daylight playing football or bathing. The beach is a sandy one; you can swim all day long even at low tide.
ikuak

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-08

You can get both sunrise and sunsets on this beach. The east side has a nice breeze and feels a lot more quieter than the west side which feels more commercialized. Lots of nice eating spots. Fun to walk around.