Sunset
North Zanzibar
Nungwi
White sand, deep swimming water and the island’s most vivid sunsets.
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The shores of Zanzibar and the water sports that fill them, all year round.
White sand, warm shallow water and a pristine environment — being an island, beach life and beach sports feature strongly all year round.
Sunset
North Zanzibar
White sand, deep swimming water and the island’s most vivid sunsets.
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Swimming
North-west Zanzibar
A broad, tide-friendly beach with glowing water and slow, soft evenings.
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Kitesurfing
South-east Zanzibar
A wide tidal lagoon, constant wind and the island’s kite surfing scene.
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Village
South-east Zanzibar
Seaweed gardens, a long village shoreline and the Beach & Watersports Festival.
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Snorkelling
North-east Zanzibar
A fishing shore looking straight out to the reef gardens of Mnemba.
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Pemba
North-east Pemba
A cool, pristine Pemba beach where the Ngezi forest line runs down to the sand.
View detailsZanzibar is famous for white sand beaches and a pristine environment which make it a leader for ecotourism. Windsurfing and kite surfing, snorkelling, dhow cruises, kayaking, parasailing and stand up paddle boarding can all be enjoyed year round.
Sailing
Chumbe · Mnemba · Pemba Channel
A cruise across the Zanzibar coast in search of sea birds and marine life.
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Wind
Paje · Jambiani
Shallow blue water, sandy bottoms and constant wind — ideal for beginners and freestylers.
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Diving
Across Zanzibar & Pemba
PADI and SSI schools, drift and deep dives from 12 to 120 metres.
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Snorkelling
Mnemba Marine Reserve
Lion fish, moray eels, stingrays and turtles in the shallows of Mnemba.
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Sailing
Nungwi · Stone Town
Sail past the fishing fleet on a traditional dhow as the sun goes down.
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Speed
North coast
Calm sea for most of the year, with boats and gear suited to every level.
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Paddle
Coastal Zanzibar
Explore a varied coastline by two-person or single kayak, offered by many hotels.
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Aerial
Across Zanzibar
See the coral reef from 300 metres in the air — no experience necessary.
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Deep sea
Northern Zanzibar · Pemba Channel
The Pemba Channel is an internationally renowned deep sea fishing ground.
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Speed
Zanzibar beaches
Ride solo or two-up across the bay, following a guide on a sightseeing run.
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Sailing
Menai Bay
Sandbanks, uninhabited islets and crystal-clear turquoise water in Menai Bay.
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