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Best beaches in Mtwara, Tanzania 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

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Best beaches in Mtwara

13 ranked beaches in Mtwara, Mtwara Region

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

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Chikongola Beach
Local Mtwara shoreline spot useful for neighborhood-scale coastal discovery.

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7.0

Litembe Beach

Quiet village coastline near Mnazi Bay with genuine local beach identity.

7.0

Mchinga Beach

Lightly documented sandy beach area on the road toward Msimbati, useful for local-favorite depth.

7.0

Mgao Beach

Village-backed beach east of Mtwara with authentic local coastal use and low tourist pressure.

7.0

Mnazi Bay Beach

Remote reef-fringed coast within the wider Mnazi Bay seascape, important for discovery-oriented coverage.

7.0

Mnete Beach

Remote southern mainland beach area valuable for filling gaps beyond well-known Msimbati.

7.0

Msemo Beach

Local beach north of Mtwara town that adds usable coverage for non-resort coastal recreation.

7.0

Msimbati Beach

One of southern Tanzania’s standout beach escapes, known for pale sand and remote Indian Ocean scenery.

7.0

Mtwara Beach

Main practical beach identity for Mtwara town visitors looking for accessible coast.

7.0

Naliendele Beach

Local southern-coast beach area valuable for regional completeness around Mtwara.

7.0

Ruvula Beach

Accessible sandy beach near Mtwara with local recreation value and broad coastal views.

7.0

Shangani Beach

Accessible Mtwara-area beach with local recreation value and easy town connections.

7.0

Ziwani Beach

Sheltered coastal stretch near Mtwara useful for calm-water and local-discovery coverage.

7.0

What makes Mtwara's beaches stand out?

Mtwara sits in Mtwara Region, Tanzania and is home to 13 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 Mtwara or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.