About
Nungwi is a beach at the northern tip of Zanzibar, the island off the coast of Tanzania. It is a place to come for sand, sea and slow days, and its shoreline is known for white sand and clear, turquoise water that suits a long swim or a quiet afternoon in the shade.
What a visit is like
Most people come to Nungwi to rest. The beach is well suited to swimming, sunbathing and simply sitting by the water and watching the light change over the Indian Ocean. Evenings are a particular draw, when the sun sets over the water and the sky shifts through soft colours. Bring a hat and sunscreen for the midday hours, and plan your swims around the tide, which changes how far out the shallow water reaches.
Around the beach
- The sea: clear, turquoise shallows that are good for wading and swimming.
- The sand: broad and white, with room to walk the length of the shore.
- Sunsets: one of the main reasons visitors stay until dusk.
- The northern coast: Nungwi sits at the top of the island, so it works well as a base for a stay focused on the water.
Nungwi suits travellers who want a relaxed beach holiday on Zanzibar. If you come for the sea, the sand and the evenings, you will find it a restful place to spend time.