Tanzania

Day trips from Zanzibar

Places you can visit in a day from Zanzibar and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
25 km from Zanzibar
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park offers guided walks to see red colobus monkeys and mangrove trails.
2

Kizimkazi Dolphin Bay
45 km from Zanzibar
Kizimkazi Dolphin Bay lets you watch dolphins from a boat and visit a quiet fishing village.
3

Nungwi Beach
50 km from Zanzibar
Nungwi Beach features white sand, clear water and a lively market nearby for snacks.
4

Kendwa Beach
47 km from Zanzibar
Kendwa Beach provides a wide shoreline with calm seas, good for sunset views and swimming.
5

Paje Beach
40 km from Zanzibar
Paje Beach is a shallow, wind‑blown bay popular for kite‑surfing and relaxed beachfront bars.
6

Matemwe Beach
37 km from Zanzibar
Matemwe Beach is a quiet stretch of sand with coral reefs ideal for snorkeling away from crowds.