Tanzanian beaches

Not only after an exhausting trekking tour up to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mawenzi or Mount Meru it's time to relax at one of the beautiful Tanzanian beaches in the warm Indian ocean. Whether you go to the east coast of Tanzania or to one of the islands Zanzibar, Pemba or Mafai, you will find what you are looking for.

All these beaches have a relative high tide, which means that a stony or coral underground becomes visible from time to time. For those who want to go into the water frequently it's advantageous to hava a pool close by.

Zanzibar

This famous island provides everything you need to relax. Besides beach activities spend your time with sailing in a traditional dhow, stroll in the old capitol Stonetown or visit a herb plantation.

Pemba

In the arab world Pemba means green island. The Romans called it Pyralax. Today Pemba is the second largest island in the east African Zanzibar archipielago.
If you tend to enjoy an endless, uncrowded beach, you are right here. Pemba offers beach hotels in all categories.

Mafia

Due to the relatively bad connection to the mainland Mafia remains to be pristine. There are excellent spots for scuba diving and snorkeling. Good accomodation facilities can be found in the southeast of the island which is home of whalesharkes, turtles, humpback whales and flying fox.