Hotels near Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Zanzibar North, Tanzania
Kendwa is a quieter beach 5 km south-west of Nungwi - same fine white sand, calm Indian Ocean water without significant tides, but with fewer resorts and a more relaxed scene. Kendwa is famous in the East African travel circuit for the monthly Full Moon Party at Kendwa Rocks Hotel - all-night beach party with international DJs that draws backpackers from across the region. The beach faces west, providing the better sunset views than Nungwi.
Resorts at Kendwa range from backpacker hostels (15-25 USD per night) to high-end Sandies Baobab Beach (200+ USD). Kitesurfing is excellent here (December-February peak season). The Sunset Bar at the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is a popular cocktail spot 17:00-19:00. Free beach access; sunbeds 5-10 USD. Walking between Kendwa and Nungwi takes 45 minutes along the beach or 15 minutes by dala-dala.
Pro Tip: The Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party operates from 22:00 to 06:00 once a month - check schedules before booking. Outside the party itself, Kendwa is significantly quieter than Nungwi and the choice for travellers wanting a more peaceful Zanzibar beach experience.
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