Nungwi Beach
“Diving, Snorkelling & Night Owls"
Nungwi Beach is on the northwest tip of the Indian Ocean Coast. The beach is hailed as one of Zanzibar's best and most popular beaches. The beach appeared in the top 25 beaches of the world in Trip Advisor’s Traveller Choice Awards in 2018 and was number one in Trip Advisor's Best Beaches of 2023 in Africa. With captivating turquoise waters and powdery white sand, Nungwi Beach offers the most beautiful backdrop for your holiday selfies. Nungwi Beach is an excellent choice for an action-packed beach holiday vacation with plenty of water sports, nightlife and restaurants
The island's stunning beauty surrounds Nungwi Beach. You can relax by the poolside reading your favourite book, sip your favourite cocktail under a palm tree or swing in a hammock as you enjoy the stunning ocean views. Nungwi Beach is one of the liveliest areas in Zanzibar islands for partygoers, with scores of beach resorts, hotels and restaurants. There is a profusion of mouth-watering food options. You can explore other restaurants and beach bars in your surroundings to savour your favourite seafood menu, including lobster, snapper and giant prawns. The cuisines at Nungwi restaurants range from French cuisine to classic Italian and local specialities. The Chef Baker and Munira are perfect for local cuisine.
Experience Nungwi Beach
Nungwi Beach is excellent for deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkelling due to the beautiful coral reefs along the coastline. It is one of the few beaches in Zanzibar unaffected significantly by tidal undulations, making it ideal for all-day water activities. Some fish to catch include dorado, yellowfin, tuna, and massive striped marlin.
Other Excursions include Mnarani Turtle Conservation, Stone Town City Tour, Jozani Forest, dolphin tour, horseback riding, day trips to Mnemba Island, diving trips, and parasailing trips. One can do many things, but all it takes is a sunset sighting of traditional dhow boats bobbing in the sea to be enchanted by this picturesque African beach
Why Visit Nungwi Beach
Consistently warm temperatures: Nungwi Beach is located near the equator. The island of Zanzibar has warm, sunny weather most of the year, which makes it excellent if you want a body tan under the African sun or diving and snorkelling activities.
Breathtaking sunset views: over the tropical horizons as you enjoy a pina colada on a rooftop bar or while on a sunset cruise on a dhow boat.
Get up close with nature at Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project, which focuses on saving and releasing green and hawksbill turtles into the ocean in February.
Vibrant nightlife: If you want a good time, visit Nungwi's most sought-after bars after dark. Cholo’s Bar, the village's oldest bar, hosts events on Thursday nights, and Mangi’s Bar, the village's popular bar, are unique spots for cocktails.
Getting There?
Air: You can access Nungwi Beach by taking a short flight from Arusha or other parts of the country to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Kisauni Zanzibar. Then, proceed on a road transfer from the airport to Nungwi Beach. A drive from Stone Town takes approximately 2 hours. You can combine a beach holiday with your Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari or spend a night or two at the mainland Stone Town before heading to Nungwi Beach.
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