Destination guide
North Zanzibar
Powder-white sand, swimmable tides and the last of the dhow-builders
Things to do
Activities in North Zanzibar
Tour Agency
Diving and snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll
Explore coral gardens, turtles and reef fish around the protected atoll off the northeast coast, the archipelago's premier dive site.
Tour Agency
Sunset dhow cruise
Sail a traditional wooden dhow off Nungwi or Kendwa as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, often with snorkelling stops.
Local Government Office
Dhow-building visit
Watch craftsmen shape ocean-going boats by hand on Nungwi beach, one of the last living traditional boatyards in East Africa.
Event Venue
Kendwa full-moon party
Join the north coast's famous beach parties at Kendwa Rocks, a fixture of the Zanzibar backpacker trail.
Fishing Charter
Deep-sea and reef fishing
Head out from Nungwi for kingfish, tuna and marlin, or troll the reefs on a half-day trip.
Tourist Attraction
Turtle sanctuary visit
See rescued green and hawksbill turtles at the Mnarani natural aquarium, a tidal lagoon conservation project in Nungwi.
Sports Activity Location
Sailing to Tumbatu Island
Cross to the culturally distinct island of Tumbatu, home to Shirazi ruins and a proudly traditional Swahili community.