Best beaches in Jambiani

3 ranked beaches in Jambiani, Zanzibar South & Central 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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Jambiani Beach

Long village-backed beach south of Paje with classic east-coast Zanzibar character.

7.0

Kibigija Beach

Northern Jambiani beach area with village atmosphere and fewer crowds than central Paje.

7.0

Mfumbwi Beach

Southern Jambiani stretch valuable for detailed coverage of the longer beach system.

7.0

What makes Jambiani's beaches stand out?

Jambiani sits in Zanzibar South & Central 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 Jambiani or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.