Zanzibar Beaches a Powder-white sand, towering palm trees, warm ocean waters lapping in and a state of complete and absolute carefreeness. This organic backdrop is the island of Zanzibar and it’s the perfect African escape for any aspiring beach bum.
Contrary to popular belief, Zanzibar is actually made up of many small islands and two larger ones, called Unguja and Pemba. Unguja is what we refer to as the Zanzibar Island with its UNESCO heritage site of Stone Town. With a variety of beachfront spots, a different “Zanzibar” emerges for everyone, that will leave you inspired at sunrise and wanting more by sunset. With that said, let’s go on a journey of soaking up the raw beauty of this tropical paradise, and list our top five Zanzibar beaches, in no particular order.
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Zanzibar holds a mysterious charm which can be felt throughout the archipelago. If you’ve been dreaming of sipping cocktails on white sand beaches with swaying palm trees, you should be booking your ticket right now. The best beaches can be found across the island’s coastline. Take a look at our list of the best beaches in Zanzibar to unwind at or for exhilarating watersports.