Beaches of Tanzania

Tanzania is a large and developing state on the east coast of Africa, whose banks are washed by the gentle waters of the Indian Ocean. In addition, here around the eye pleases the wild nature, not ruined by industry and man. The state includes the island archipelago of Zanzibar - an autonomous region and the most tourist land in Tanzania . Beautiful ecology and stunning landscapes make Tanzania the best tourist destination of the whole continent, well, we will tell you about local legendary beaches.

Sand and the sea of ​​Tanzania

The authorities of the country and the region pay special attention to the beaches of Tanzania, as well as to the entire tourist destination. White coral sand is regularly sieved, and infrastructure for recreation is actively built up. Let's talk about some popular beaches.

The island of Zanzibar is the largest in the archipelago and is abundantly decorated with excellent beaches for sunbathing and relaxation: the beach of Mangapvani (west coast of Zanzibar) and the beaches of Matemve, Mapenzi, Kiwenga, Uroa, Penguve, Breuu and Jambiani in the east of the island.

  1. The most famous and beautiful is Nungvi beach. It is located in the north of the island of Zanzibar , surrounded by palm trees and chic mango trees. There are no tides, white sand slowly under the water. By the way, Nungvi beach is on the 30th place in the list of the best beaches in the world. It is surrounded by many hotels , but you can stay here only in advance having issued a reservation. At some distance from the Nungwi are underwater reefs, this is an excellent place for diving and water entertainment.
  2. Around the Matemve beach are the most expensive and elite hotels of the island, hosting guests on an all-inclusive basis. All the staff speaks excellent Italian. The beach itself is snow-white and very well maintained, there are no reefs, no seaweed. Between the beaches and the hotel line towering majestic palms, and among them small cozy bungalows are built.
  3. It is impossible not to tell about the calm beach Kendva - absolutely perfect place to relax for those who are looking for their piece of beautiful paradise. It is worth noting that the beach from the other features a large selection of hotels on any purse from luxury penthouses to budget hotels.

Beaches on other islands

The island of Mafia is famous among tourists for the beach of Chole Bay, which is part of the Marine Park with excellent coral reefs. Pemba Island , which is 50 kilometers from Zanzibar , became known to holidaymakers thanks to the beach of Vumavimbi. It is possible to note also such beaches of Tanzania as Ras Kutani (50 km south of the city of Dar es Salaam ) and Kunduchi beach (24 km to the north of it).

All the beaches of Tanzania are safe, protected by a ring of reefs, there are no sharks and other predatory and dangerous large fish. And on each beach has its own diving center and other types of water activities: fishing, snorkeling, underwater fishing and photo hunting, water skiing, catamarans and so on. In addition, the water is clear, visibility is about 30 meters in depth.