Nungwi Beach, north ZanzibarWater & Snorkeling
Beach day · north coast

Trip to the North · Nungwi

A day on the north coast — Nungwi has Zanzibar's widest beaches, the best swimming at any tide, and a working harbour where dhows are still built by hand. We stop in at the dhow yard, visit the natural turtle aquarium at Mnarani, and break for a long lunch on the sand. Loose, easy, no rush.

Duration
Full Day9am – 5pm
From
NungwiNorth coast
Group
Up to 8Mini-van
Best for
Easy beach dayAll ages

Your day

  • Drive up the west coast
  • Visit the dhow-building harbour
  • Stop at Mnarani turtle aquarium
  • Long lunch and afternoon on the beach

Bring

  • Swimsuit & towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Cash for lunch and the aquarium
  • A book — there will be downtime
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Hour by hour

A typical day

Minute by minute, what you can expect. Times are a guide — we adapt to weather, tides, and the mood of the day.

09:00
Hotel pickup

Drive up the west coast towards Nungwi.

10:30
Mnarani turtle aquarium

Visit the natural tidal pool. Feeding times if you time it right.

11:30
Dhow-building harbour

Watch boats being built by hand using century-old techniques.

12:30
Lunch on the beach

Long, slow lunch at a beachfront spot.

14:00
Swim & relax

Best swimming beaches on the island — Nungwi's deep water at any tide.

16:00
Drive back south

17:00
Drop-off

Back at your hotel.

What's always included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Licensed local guide
  • Bottled water all day
  • All park & entry fees
  • Equipment provided

Not included

  • Tips for guides & crew
  • Alcohol (where applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Spending money

Booking & payment

  • Book at least 48 hours ahead
  • 20% deposit, balance on the day
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • USD, EUR, GBP, TZS — all accepted

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