Zanzibar Beach Houses & Apartments

Zanzibar's beaches

Nungwi (north) — no tidal flats, always swimmable, lively strip. Great for snorkelling Mnemba Atoll.
Kendwa (north-west) — calmer than Nungwi, stunning sunsets.
Paje (east) — world-class kitesurfing, young traveller vibe.
Jambiani (east) — quieter, local village feel.
Matemwe (north-east) — upscale, secluded, reef views.
Stone Town — heritage and culture. Essential to visit, not a beach base.

Most visitors combine Stone Town (1–2 nights) with 4–7 nights at a north or east coast beach.

Getting to Zanzibar

From Dar: fast ferry (90 min) or 20-minute flight. From Nairobi: direct flights on Kenya Airways and Jambojet (1.5 hours). International visitors can fly direct to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume Airport from Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and European hubs.

Room / studio

USD 40–80 / night

Stone Town and village

Beach apartment

USD 60–150 / night

Nungwi, Paje, Jambiani

Beach villa

USD 120–400 / night

North coast luxury

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Zanzibar: frequently asked

Which Zanzibar beach is best?

Nungwi for year-round swimming and social atmosphere; Paje for kitesurfing; Matemwe for seclusion and reef views; Kendwa for sunsets. Stone Town is a must-visit for 1–2 nights regardless of beach choice.

Best time to visit Zanzibar?

June–October (dry season) and December–February. Avoid April–May (long rains). East coast winds July–August are ideal for kitesurfing.

Can I do safaris from Zanzibar?

Not on the island. For safari, fly back to mainland — DAR is 20 minutes away, then onward to Arusha (northern circuit) or Selous.

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