Hotels near Nungwi Beach
Zanzibar North, Tanzania
Nungwi Beach at the northern tip of Unguja island is Zanzibar's premier beach destination - a 1.5 km curving white-sand crescent backed by palms and lined with beach resorts ranging from backpacker bungalows to luxury hotels. Unlike the eastern beaches, Nungwi has very minor tidal variation, meaning swimming is possible at all hours rather than only twice daily. The northern position gives both sunrise and sunset views.
Activities centred on Nungwi: dhow sunset cruises (25-45 USD with dinner), snorkelling trips to Mnemba Atoll (75 USD), scuba diving courses (300 USD for 3-day PADI certification), and traditional dhow building visits at the Nungwi Boat Yard. The famous Mnarani Aquarium nearby cares for rescued sea turtles. Beach is public; sun loungers 5-10 USD/day. The eastern Kendwa Beach (5 km south) is even quieter and has weekly Full Moon parties.
Pro Tip: The Cholo Bar at Nungwi is the cheap evening drinks spot (Kilimanjaro beer 4 USD). For the best sunset photos, walk to the southern end of Nungwi Beach by the Z Hotel - the dhow boats anchored offshore create the iconic Zanzibar silhouettes.
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