Explore The Beautifully Warm Beaches In  Zanzibar

Zanzibar may be part of Tanzania but it really is a world apart. Adding a mainland Tanzanian safari to your Zanzibar holiday allows you to enjoy the best of both of these worlds. Zanzibar is a special place where history seems written on every stone. It’s also a long-standing favorite Indian Ocean beach destination for many travelers, with fabulous stretches of sand and stunning resorts. Over on the mainland, Tanzania is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations with world-class parks filled with wildlife. Whether you visit Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) in the south or Serengeti National Park in the north, it’s all within a short flight from Zanzibar.

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THE BEST BEACHES OF ZANZIBAR LOCATION

When planning Zanzibar holiday’s people often ask what part of Zanzibar is best to visit? What they really want to know is where the best Zanzibar beaches are

The beaches along the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar Island (Unguja) are the best for swimming, diving and easy access. They are, however, the most popular Zanzibar beaches with the highest concentration of resorts, people and tourist trappings.

Two of the finest beaches of northern Zanzibar are Nungwi and Kendwa. The coastline in this area boasts powdery white sand and clear waters. There are also plenty of accommodation options here, especially in and around Nungwi.

The coral reef that shelters the east coast of Unguja from the open ocean makes it ideal for swimming. The waves are gentle, the water clear and the tidal fluctuations less dramatic than on the south and west coast. The reef is also ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Pongwe Beach is very protected by an offshore reef making it arguably the best swimming spot around.

For a more remote and deserted beach experience on Zanzibar, head south. Bwejuu and Paje are two of the best beaches on the southeast coast and Kizimkazi Beach, known for its dolphins, is an authentic spot on the southwest coast.

THE BEST WAY TO GET TO ZANZIBAR

There are two ways to get to the tropical islands of Zanzibar–by ferry or plane.

You can fly to the main island of Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar Island) and to Pemba Island. Most of the flights to Zanzibar are from Dar es Salaam, on the coast of Tanzania, to Stone Town on Unguja. It’s a short 15-minute flight.

There are also a handful of international flights from destinations outside of Tanzania, including Doha, Nairobi and Johannesburg. If you’re travelling from the UK, Europe or the USA your best option is to fly to Dar es Salaam or Nairobi in Kenya. These cities are the two major travel hubs of East Africa, with many international flight routes. From Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, there are regular flights to Zanzibar.

The cheapest way to get to Zanzibar is to take a ferry from Dar es Salaam. But, you don’t always save that much by taking a ferry instead of a cheap flight from Dar. It depends on the ferry (some of the more modern ferries are quite expensive) and the flight specials available for your travel dates