After days of early game drives, a few days on the beach is the perfect way to end your trip. Zanzibar’s coastline is lined with soft white sand, palm trees and warm, clear water that is ideal for swimming.
Where to swim in Zanzibar
The north of the island, around Nungwi and Kendwa, has deeper water and less tidal movement, so you can swim at almost any time of day. On the east coast, beaches such as Paje, Jambiani and Pwani Mchangani have wide lagoons that are shallow and calm at high tide, and are also famous for kitesurfing.
Spend your days swimming, reading under a palm tree, taking a walk to see local seaweed farms or enjoying a massage at your hotel. In the evening, watch the sunset with a cold drink.
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