North-west coast

Things to Do in Kendwa, Zanzibar

Kendwa is the postcard beach: broad, powder-soft and west-facing, with the calmest swimming in Zanzibar and a full-moon party tradition that draws people from across the island.

  • Best swimming beach
  • Sunset
  • Families
  • Beach parties

The beach

Little tidal retreat and no seaweed, so it works for lazy swimming days with children as well as sunset drinks.

What to book here

Sunset dhow cruises leave straight off the sand, and Mnemba snorkelling or dolphin trips are picked up early morning from Kendwa hotels.

Nearby

Nungwi's restaurants and dive centres are a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive along the coast.

Getting to Kendwa

About 1 hour 10 minutes by road from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ).

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Kendwa questions

How far is Kendwa from Zanzibar Airport?

About 1 hour 10 minutes by road from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ). JAMBO prices private transfers by zone, so you see the exact fare for your hotel before booking rather than negotiating on arrival.

What is Kendwa best for?

Best swimming beach, Sunset, Families, Beach parties. Little tidal retreat and no seaweed, so it works for lazy swimming days with children as well as sunset drinks.

Can I book excursions from Kendwa?

Yes. Every JAMBO experience includes hotel pickup pricing, so you can book Safari Blue, Mnemba snorkelling, Stone Town or Jozani from Kendwa and we work out the transport.

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