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Where to Stay in Zanzibar if You Are a Beach Lover? 19 Top Beaches

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Where to Stay in Zanzibar if You Are a Beach Lover? 19 Top Beaches

Introduction - Hitting the beach soon but don't know where to stay in Zanzibar? Keep scrolling to find out the 19 best...

 

Pemba Island

Place To Stay 1 - To the north of Zanzibar Island lies Pemba Island. Literally meaning The Green Island, this island is rich in history...

 

Dongwe Beach

Place To Stay 2 - Another beautiful white sand beach lined with gorgeous palm trees awaits you at this tropical paradise. There are small beach...

 

Matemwe Beach

Place To Stay 3 - Endless sand and ocean are what make this Zanzibar beach so appealing. This quiet and secluded beach sits next to...

 
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Bwejuu Beach

Place To Stay 4 - Charming and alluring, Bwejuu Beach is considered one of Zanzibar's best beaches due to its serene, laid-back village vibe and...

 

Mafia Island

Place To Stay 5 - Mafia Island is also part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, located south of the main island. Mafia, also known by its...

 

Chumbe Island

Place To Stay 6 - Chumbe Island is a hidden gem among the islands of Zanzibar. This uninhabited island is a haven for rare and...

 

Kizimkazi Beach

Place To Stay 7 - Kizimkazi Beach is magical and mystical. It experiences drastic tide changes, and at low tide, reefs, tide pools, and rocks...

 

Nakupenda Beach

Place To Stay 8 - The Zanzibar archipelago boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and Nakupenda Beach is by far one...

 

Mnemba Island

Place To Stay 9 - Mnemba Island, sometimes called the Mnemba Atoll (which isn't correct), is an island just off the coast of Zanzibar's main...

 

Kendwa Beach

Place To Stay 10 - Kendwa Beach is the ideal beach for those that like to swim. Unlike some other beaches, the tides here make...

 

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