Zanzibar North East Coast
About Zanzibar – Tanzania
Zanzibar Island, set like a jewel in tranquil coral waters and only 20 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam, is certainly one of the world‘s most beautiful islands. Its name evokes a romantic past. To the shores of these islands came Sumerians, Assyrians, Hindus, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Arabians, Chinese, Malaysians, and the Portuguese, all sailing in on Monsoon winds. From these shores the great European explorers Burton, Speke, Livingstone, Krapf, Rebman, and Grant set out on their voyages of discovery into the East and Central African hinterland.
To Do List
There are exciting excursions to discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Zanzibar. These include; – Guided Walking Tour of Stone Town, Prison Island Tour, Spice Plantations Tour, Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Blue Dhow Safari and Zanzibar Village Tour among others.
With perfect wind conditions and beautiful tropical beaches, visitors can enjoy the ocean’s latest thrilling action sport- Kite surfing. With plenty of coast line to choose from, visitors can enjoy off-shore surfing in all our featured beach accommodation in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is a dream destination for scuba divers. Surrounded by extra ordinary underwater landscapes alive with strange marine creatures. The best dive spots are found in the northern tip of the Island, including Mnemba, Nungwi Reefs and Tumbatu Island. Diving is generally good all year round with weather consistently warm and sunny, with excellent balmy water temperature that makes for ideal dive conditions.
Zanzibar is home to the great underwater safari and some of the best dive sites in Africa.
In Zanzibar fishing depends a lot on location! Big game fishing is widely available on the North Western tip of Zanzibar Island with highly skilled local operators in Nungwi. From here, the fishing grounds of Zanzibar, Pemba and the famous Pemba Channel are not even a stone throw away. Excellent boats with state of the art equipment and professional crew are available for full and half-day charter. The main game fish include Yellow fin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, King & Queen Mackerel and Barracuda. A tag and release program ensures eco-friendly fishing.
Escape to the Tanzania’s famous wildlife parks in the Northern and Southern Safari Circuits. Fly to Serengeti, Selous and Ruaha for memorable wildlife adventure experiences from your holiday location in Zanzibar.
Enjoy white sandy beaches and the cool breeze that is typical of the Zanzibar Coast. With consistently warm weather and sunny conditions, the beach will entice visitors to want to spend their post Safari time here to relax and soak in the sun and the refreshing cool breeze of the Indian Ocean.
Our Picks
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
A 50 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar Stone Town and the airport, at Kiwengwa on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, Meliá Zanzibar’s location provides spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Accommodation options range from private villas complete with their own beautiful gardens and infinity pools, to romantic garden rooms furnished with ornate Zanzibari beds draped with mosquito nets. For the discerning traveler, Melia Zanzibar offers guests a choice of seven luxurious private villas each with their own sun terraces and swimming pools, the villas ranging in size from one to three bedroom units. There is a choice of five individual restaurants at Melia Zanzibar, including the Jetty Bar & Restaurant – one of the land marks of the hotel. The design and cuisine of these outlets provide guests with different dining options throughout their stay.
Dream Of Zanzibar
About 45kms or 50 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and Stone Town, Dream of Zanzibar is set in the midst of colorful tropical gardens directly on the beach front at Pwani Mchangani overlooking the turquoise sea of the Indian Ocean. All rooms feature king size or European twin bed with mosquito net, ceiling fan & individual air condition, wireless internet access, TV with satellite channels, DVD-CD player, safe box, mini-bar and coffee maker, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The main restaurant features indoor (air conditioned) and outdoor dining, with lavish buffet served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The a la carte restaurant offers seafood and fusion cuisine, refreshing cocktail, open for dinner. Other facilities include a bar by the pool and the beach, the main swimming pool on the beach with children area, fitness center & spa, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, laundry service, medical facility, jogging trail, pool aerobics, bicycle tours, beach and pool volleyball, darts & billiards, tennis, library & table games, ping-pong, beach soccer, boutique & drugstore, conference Center with break out rooms and business center.
Blue Bay Beach Resort
Located in Kiwengwa area on the north east coast of Zanzibar, on one of the finest, wide sandy beaches on the island, less than 45 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone Town. The Resort is spread over 30 acres of tropical gardens with its bedroom cottages located on rising ground overlooking verdant gardens, the public areas, the pool, the more than 1,000 beautiful palm trees, the sparkling white beach and the azure seas beyond. The makuti (palm leaves) thatched cottages offer different categories most of them sea-facing, all featuring four poster beds with mosquito nets, a dressing room, en suite bathroom, veranda / balcony, air conditioners, ceiling fan, mini-bar, hair dryers, smoke detectors, telephones, satellite TV, electronic safe, and tea / coffee making facilities. The resort has 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Other facilities include a Spa (Oasis), a swimming pool, boutique & gift shop, children’s club, business center, facilities for conferencing, groups & incentives and banqueting, honeymoon services, recreational and water sports center, flood lit tennis court, beach volleyball, bicycling, table tennis, snooker & billiard, and a myriad of table games.
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort is located in Kiwengwa on the north east coast of Zanzibar, less than 45 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone Town. The Resort consists of Sea Side Rooms & Sea View Rooms and VIP Suites with a choice of Indian, colonial or Zanzibari themed décor. All rooms have a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean and are equipped with satellite TV, hair dryers, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, phone and safes (charged locally). VIP Suites have two private balconies, plasma TV, Jacuzzi, and a mini bar. The main restaurant offers outdoor dining at its best, a lavish buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a choice of delicacies from all around the world. There is an a la carte restaurant specializing in fresh local fish and seafood with a romantic view of the Indian Ocean, two pool bars overlooking the sea, a lounge bar serving international cocktails and drinks with evening entertainment, a snack bar with live entertainment, and a coffee lounge by the pool with view of the Indian Ocean.
Ocean Paradise Resort.
Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colorful gardens leading on to a white sandy beach and the turquoise Indian Ocean, about 45 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone Town. The resort has a total of 98 sea-facing rooms in makuti thatched round chalets with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony. The rooms are fully air-conditioned with comfortable twin or king size beds with mosquito netting, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and an en-suite bathroom, with shower, toilet and bidet.
Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar features three restaurants that offer a wide selection of international dishes incorporating traditional Zanzibar ingredients with Asian and western influences. Each day, there is something different to keep guests entertained, from traditional African dancers, acrobats and the resident band, to big screen sports broadcasts and sports competitions. Other facilities include a large swimming pool, PADI dive center on site, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, beach volleyball, fitness center, billiards and table tennis.
Mapenzi Beach Club
Mapenzi Beach Club perfectly blends in the natural environment of the surrounding landscape blessed with a long white sand beach and a tropical garden of palms and colorful bougainvillea. The resort consists of 87 spacious and en suite rooms, of which 30 are sea front rooms, 27 sea view rooms, and 30 have garden view, all charmingly furnished in the traditional East African style. The guest room facilities include comfortable beds with mosquito netting, individual air conditioning system, ceiling fan, hairdryer, safe deposit box, fridge, and a verandah in front of each bungalow. The Club offers an all-inclusive plan with the restaurant serving table d’hote international cuisine and local flavors. Recreational activities include a swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, jogging, water gym, beach volley, archery, football, windsurfing (non-professional), canoeing, darts, indoor games, evening entertainment and discotheque.
Mnemba Resort.
Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colorful gardens leading on to a white sandy beach and the turquoise Indian Ocean, about 45 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar airport and the Stone Town. The resort has a total of 98 sea-facing rooms in makuti thatched round chalets with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony. The rooms are fully air-conditioned with comfortable twin or king size beds with mosquito netting, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and an en-suite bathroom, with shower, toilet and bidet.
Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar features three restaurants that offer a wide selection of international dishes incorporating traditional Zanzibar ingredients with Asian and western influences. Each day, there is something different to keep guests entertained, from traditional African dancers, acrobats and the resident band, to big screen sports broadcasts and sports competitions. Other facilities include a large swimming pool, PADI dive center on site, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, beach volleyball, fitness center, billiards and table tennis.