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The guide to discovering Nungwi, Kendwa and the north

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Nungwi and Kendwa: guide to the north of Zanzibar (beaches, outings, where to stay)
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Nungwi and Kendwa: guide to the north of Zanzibar (beaches, outings, where to stay)
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Kendwa Beach: the tide-free beach of northern Zanzibar

Kendwa Beach: the tide-free beach of northern Zanzibar

Kendwa, a few kilometres south of Nungwi on the north-west coast, is known for a sea that stays d...
Nungwi Beach: swimming at low tide, sunsets and tips

Nungwi Beach: swimming at low tide, sunsets and tips

Nungwi, at the northern tip of Zanzibar, is the island's liveliest beach resort: a long white-san...
Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party: dates, price and tips

Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party: dates, price and tips

The Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party is a beach party on Kendwa beach, in northern Zanzibar, held eve...
Mnarani Natural Aquarium in Nungwi: turtle sanctuary, price and visit

Mnarani Natural Aquarium in Nungwi: turtle sanctuary, price and visit

The Mnarani Natural Aquarium (also called the Nungwi turtle aquarium) is a natural pool near Nung...
Nungwi village: dhow yards, fish market and local life

Nungwi village: dhow yards, fish market and local life

Behind the hotels of Nungwi beach, the village keeps its fishing and boat-building trades. Carpen...