Tanzania · Zanzibar North Region
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Kiwengwa Beach
Major northeast coast beach known for long tidal flats, resorts, and classic Zanzibar lagoon colors.
Kiwengwa North Beach
Northern Kiwengwa sand stretch with resort access while remaining part of the broader Matemwe-side coast.
Kiwengwa Village Beach
Local-facing Kiwengwa shoreline that complements the famous resort beach without duplicating the main identity.
Kiwengwa sits in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania and is home to 3 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 Kiwengwa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
