Best beaches in Kilwa Kisiwani

6 ranked beaches in Kilwa Kisiwani, Lindi Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kilwa Kisiwani

1
Gereza Beach

Small shoreline near the historic fort area, valuable for heritage-focused beach discovery.

7.0

2

Husuni Kubwa Shore

Rockier island shoreline below the palace ruins, distinct from the main sandy landing beach.

7.0

3

Kilwa Kisiwani Beach

Island beach tied to the UNESCO-listed Kilwa heritage landscape and one of Lindi Region’s strongest coastal draws.

7.0

4

Makutani Beach

Village-side island beach with calm water and access to Kilwa Kisiwani’s lived-in settlement.

7.0

5

Mkoa Beach

Southern island village beach that helps capture Kilwa Kisiwani beyond the main landing area.

7.0

6

Songo Mnara Beach

Historic island shoreline near Songo Mnara with strong discovery value despite low beach-specific visibility.

7.0

What makes Kilwa Kisiwani's beaches stand out?

Kilwa Kisiwani sits in Lindi Region, Tanzania and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kilwa Kisiwani or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.