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Nungwi Beach
Dubbed Zanzibar’s best beach, Nungwi is located at the northern tip of the island where blue waters lap at
the white sand, with some of the best diving in the world. Nungwi is an urban town and there are some large
resorts here, but happily there are also backpackers aplenty who benefit from the many hostels in the area. With
a colourful history which has become the foundation of its local identity, Nungwi is arguably Zanzibar’s top
destination for unique tourist attractions, not to mention a bustling nightlife. Snorkel off the beach, go sea turtle
spotting or just sunbathe to your heart’s content on the sand.
TANZANIA
Tanzania offers the unique chance to combine a breathtaking safari trip with downtime on some the best beaches
in East Africa. The legendary island of Zanzibar is the most popular destination for sun and sea in the country but
there are a number of similar, quieter islands that offer an alternative. The mainland is also blessed with its fair
share of beaches, with the lengthy Indian Ocean coastline dotted with shorelines that vary from tourist hubs to
completely untouched wildernesses. Tourism is growing noticeably in Tanzania, so new hotels and attractions
are emerging all the time, making this an exciting time to visit. There are a number of activities to discover on
Tanzania’s coast, chief among them being diving and snorkelling for its world-renowned marine life sightings.
Fishing and water sports are popular too, but you can always find somewhere to lie down and soak up the sun.
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Nungwi Beach
Dubbed Zanzibar’s best beach, Nungwi is located at the northern tip of the island where blue waters lap at
the white sand, with some of the best diving in the world. Nungwi is an urban town and there are some large
resorts here, but happily there are also backpackers aplenty who benefit from the many hostels in the area. With
a colourful history which has become the foundation of its local identity, Nungwi is arguably Zanzibar’s top
destination for unique tourist attractions, not to mention a bustling nightlife. Snorkel off the beach, go sea turtle
spotting or just sunbathe to your heart’s content on the sand.
TANZANIA
Tanzania offers the unique chance to combine a breathtaking safari trip with downtime on some the best beaches
in East Africa. The legendary island of Zanzibar is the most popular destination for sun and sea in the country but
there are a number of similar, quieter islands that offer an alternative. The mainland is also blessed with its fair
share of beaches, with the lengthy Indian Ocean coastline dotted with shorelines that vary from tourist hubs to
completely untouched wildernesses. Tourism is growing noticeably in Tanzania, so new hotels and attractions
are emerging all the time, making this an exciting time to visit. There are a number of activities to discover on
Tanzania’s coast, chief among them being diving and snorkelling for its world-renowned marine life sightings.
Fishing and water sports are popular too, but you can always find somewhere to lie down and soak up the sun.
