North-east coast

Things to Do in Matemwe, Zanzibar

Matemwe sits directly opposite Mnemba Atoll on the north-east coast — the shortest boat ride to Zanzibar's best snorkelling and diving, with a quiet, village-flavoured beach.

  • Snorkelling & diving
  • Quiet stays
  • Honeymoons

Mnemba on your doorstep

Boats reach the atoll in around 15–20 minutes, so Matemwe guests get the earliest, calmest water of the day.

The beach

Tidal, with wide sandflats at low water and fishing dhows working the reef edge. Sunrise here is the event, not sunset.

Nearby

Kiwengwa's beach clubs and caves are a short drive south; Nungwi's nightlife is about 40 minutes away.

Getting to Matemwe

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

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Matemwe questions

How far is Matemwe 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 Matemwe best for?

Snorkelling & diving, Quiet stays, Honeymoons. Boats reach the atoll in around 15–20 minutes, so Matemwe guests get the earliest, calmest water of the day.

Can I book excursions from Matemwe?

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

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