Nungwi Beach

Lovely beach, perfect for sitting down and enjoying stunning sunsets. It can get a bit crowded depending on the time of day, but it’s still a pleasant spot to relax or go for a swim. The main downside is the frequent presence of Masai and other vendors, who can be quite persistent and approach tourists every few minutes to offer their services — which can somewhat disrupt the experience if you're looking for peace and quiet. That said, it’s still a beautiful beach where you shouldn’t hesitate to settle in, especially if you choose to sit at one of the beachfront restaurants for a more peaceful and comfortable setting. There are plenty of restaurants and resorts along the beach, offering a wide range of options for dining or unwinding, depending on what you're looking for.

This could be a stunning beach but unfortunately quite a bit of rubbish washes up. The sand is soft and white with stunning water if the seaweed is not washing up or has been cleaned away by hotels. You regularly see fishermen carrying their catch up to restaurants, Food at the beach restaurants is usually very good, a bit pricier than the back streets but still very cheap compared to US prices. You can use US dollars or Tanzanian shillings. You will be hassled by locals trying to make a living from tourists.

I spent 4 nights here and I will never set foot here again, or anywhere in Zanzibar again. The beach is absolutely beautiful - the water is gorgeous! However, the beach boys are there all hours of the day disturbing you 24/7. You cannot relax without them hounding you to buy their services or products. I hated every second.

Nungwi Beach is pure bliss! Picture-perfect white sand, stunning turquoise waters, and incredible sunsets. It's a little slice of paradise in Zanzibar. ✨

This is one of the places where you can waste days from your precious vacation if your plan is to relax, swim, sunbathing. It is commercial, every 30 seconds someone wants to offer you things/tours/etc., beach itself is beautiful, but not clean, like other around the island. I cant recommended, there are many other better alternatives.

Best scenic beauty in Zanzibar. But the locals are not like people from the other parts of Tanzania. What we encountered here in nungwi is rudeness from the souvenir shopkeepers, who also try to scam tourists. The vendors don't understand a simple 'no'.

A very touristy beach, with a lot of trash and a generally unkempt appearance. At every step, people approach you trying to sell something — boat tours, taxi rides, massages, and more. It’s not really a place where you can relax peacefully on the beach.

This beach offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, but during low tide, the water recedes dramatically, sometimes moving more than 500 meters away from the shore. While this creates fascinating opportunities to explore the exposed seabed and discover marine life, it can make swimming and water-based activities less convenient during certain times of the day. For a more consistent beach experience with waters closer to the shore, it is recommended to visit the west coast of the island, where tides have a lesser impact, and you can enjoy swimming and other activities without interruption. The west coast also features calmer waters, stunning sunsets, and a variety of beachside amenities, making it an ideal choice for a more enjoyable seaside experience.