Best beaches in Nungwi

5 ranked beaches in Nungwi, 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.

All beaches in Nungwi

1
Kigwedeni Beach

A smaller Nungwi-adjacent local beach area useful for budget stays and village access.

7.0

2

Mnarani Beach

A local Nungwi-side beach area near the aquarium and fishing village activity.

7.0

3

Nungwi Beach

One of Zanzibar’s most searched beaches, combining clear water, dhows, resorts, and nightlife.

7.0

4

Nungwi Village Beach

A local-facing beach zone where fishing boats and village life remain part of the beach experience.

7.0

5

Ras Nungwi Beach

The quieter northern tip beach experience near Nungwi, known for coastal views and calmer resort frontage.

7.0

What makes Nungwi's beaches stand out?

Nungwi sits in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania and is home to 5 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 Nungwi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.