Nungwi.com exists to help you get the most out of Zanzibar’s northern beaches — not just where to lie in the sun, but how the tides work, which boat trips are worth it, how to see Stone Town and the spice farms from a beach base, and what the entry rules are before you fly.
What we cover
- How to reach Nungwi and Kendwa from the airport, Stone Town and the ferry port, with real journey times and prices.
- Which tours are worth booking, ranked honestly and updated as ratings change.
- What to see beyond the beach — Mnemba, Tumbatu, Stone Town, Prison Island, Jozani and the spice farms.
- Where to stay in Nungwi and Kendwa, for every budget.
- When to come, and what each month really feels like on the ground.
How we research
Prices, schedules and journey times are checked against operators, transport companies and booking platforms, and reviewed regularly. Tour ratings and review counts come directly from GetYourGuide; hotel scores from Trip.com. Where a figure moves around — taxi fares, entrance fees, conservation charges — we give a range and say so, rather than pretending to a precision that does not exist.
Where we express an opinion, it is an opinion. We tell you when a trip means a long drive, when a cheaper option is the better one, and when the weather makes something not worth doing.
How the site is funded
We are a GetYourGuide affiliate partner and a Trip.com partner. If you book a tour or a room through a link on this site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That is the only way this guide is funded — there is no advertising, no sponsored placements and no paid inclusion in any ranking. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
Corrections
Prices change, rules change, hotels change hands. If something here is out of date or wrong, please tell us — we would rather fix it than defend it. Write to us on the contact page.
Images
All photography on this site is freely licensed (public domain, CC BY or CC BY-SA) and sourced from Wikimedia Commons. Every photographer is credited on our image credits page.
