Nungwi Beach is located at the northern tip of Zanzibar and is one of East Africa's most beautiful beaches with dazzling white sand and turquoise waters. Unlike other Zanzibar beaches, Nungwi is less affected by tides making swimming possible throughout the day. Enjoy diving, kitesurfing, snorkeling, turtle watching at Mnarani Natural Aquarium, and traditional dhow boat building.
Beach free. Mnarani turtle sanctuary $3. Diving from $60, kitesurfing from $80
January to March and June to October (dry seasons) for best weather. Visibility for diving reaches up to 40 meters. Avoid March to May (heavy rains).
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Yes! Visit Mnarani Natural Aquarium near the lighthouse at the north end of the beach. For $3, you can swim with green and hawksbill sea turtles in their protected lagoon.
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