Nungwi Beach(Nungwi Beach Zanzibar)

Located on the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, Nungwi Beach is an immensely popular long and wide white sand beach.  It was recognized as one of the most beautiful and most-visited beaches on the island in CNN’s list of the "100 best beaches in the world" in 2014 – and is a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.  The beach is positioned along the famous Nungwi Peninsula and has a beautiful background of tall palm trees, mangrove trees, and casuarina trees with many oceanfront buildings, including homes, shops, beach bars, resorts, and luxurious hotels, which together provide Instagram-worthy views of the vast Indian Ocean.

Nungwi Beach offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, shaded areas, beach equipment rental facilities, a fishing pier, a large playground, a fish market, restaurants, villas, and hotels.

Nungwi Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, and hiking.  If you are planning to go into the water, the beach has a safe swimming area, but we recommend being cautious as the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  In addition, visitors can book famous Dhow Boat Cruises and explore the coastline of Zanzibar.  Snorkelers and divers may spot an array of marine life, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  If you want to enjoy fishing, anglers may catch a wide variety of fish.  The beach is located in the equatorial region, which makes it a popular spot for sunbathers.  Nungwi Beach is home to numerous beach bars where visitors can enjoy beach parties and a thriving nightlife, which attracts a large influx of visitors throughout the year.  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Nungwi Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Nungwi Beach is easy - the beach has a free parking lot located near Cholos Bar Nungwi, Zanzibar 09255, Tanzania, which provides easy access to the beach.

Nungwi Beach can also be reached by a public bus (line 14), which stops near the beach.

Nungwi was traditionally a fishing village and dhow-building center, but now it is a popular tourist destination on the island.  Interestingly, the locals have nicknamed Nungwi Beach “Jambo Square.”

There are many attractions near Nungwi Beach.  Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium serves as a marine rehabilitation and conservation center where visitors can observe various native marine species, including sea turtles, tropical fish, rays, and octopuses, in their natural habitats through educational tours, educational workshops, and interactive experiences.  The Fukuchani Ruins and Cave is a historical and natural site that features remnants of an ancient Swahili settlement dating back to the 16th century.  The site features ancient houses and a natural limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites, along with a freshwater lake suitable for swimming, which together offer a glimpse into the island's rich history and cultural heritage.  Tumbatu Island is a small island located just off the northern coast of Zanzibar, where visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, strolling, fishing, snorkeling, and diving.  In addition, you can explore the several historical sites here that provide interesting insights into the island's rich history and cultural heritage.  It is worth noting that Tumbatu Island is only accessible by boat; you can book a day tour to explore this natural splendor.  

Nungwi Village, located on the northern coast of Zanzibar Island, offers unique insight into the rich cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle of the Swahili people.  Visitors can explore bustling markets, colorful fishing dhows, savor traditional seafood dishes, and learn about the island's rich history and customs.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Dhow Boat Cruises are a quintessential experience for visitors to Nungwi Beach, offering a unique way to explore the stunning coastline and pristine waters of Zanzibar.  Actually, dhow boats are traditional wooden sailing vessels with distinctive triangular sails that are often handcrafted by skilled local artisans.  Many of these cruises include live music, traditional dance performances, visits to local villages along the coast, and snorkeling expeditions, where experienced crew may take you to prime snorkeling spots near coral reefs to explore vibrant marine life and colorful coral formations.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Nungwi Beach.  Fisherman's Grill is positioned right on the beach and serves amazing soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta, noodles, risotto, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.  Terrace Nungwi is another beachfront restaurant that serves delicious salads, burgers, pizzas, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Maisha Beach Bar Nungwi serves amazing salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Ocean Front Restaurant serves incredible seafood, beef, meat, and poultry dishes.   If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Kasuku Cafe serves amazing sandwiches, burgers, smoothies, and shakes.

If you are looking for a nearby Nungwi Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Essque Zalu Zanzibar is seven minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid’s club, a spa, a sauna, a steam room, three bars, and two restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the beachfront 4-Star Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a restaurant.   Another moderately priced option is the beachfront 4-Star The Z Hotel, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the oceanfront 3-Star Maisha Nungwi, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, a hot tub, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Casa Umoja offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace, a spa,a fitness center, and a restaurant.