With many beaches in Zanzibar, tourists often want to know if they can swim in the sea.
I have not tried swimming far in the beach, especially in Zanzibar.
However, I have an idea of what to expect if you want to swim in the sea.
Can you swim
in the sea in Zanzibar
?
Yes, I believe
you can swim in Zanzibar’s sea.
For instance, Kendwa Beach or the “little sister” of Nungwi Beach offers you an opportunity to swim, dive, or snorkel.
Whether you want to take a trip to the island for a chilled vacation, post-safari experience, or a romantic honeymoon, the beaches would offer you a slice of paradise.
Is Zanzibar good for swimming?
Yes,
Zanzibar
has some amazing beaches with dive spots you can use.
For instance the Nungwi Beach offers scenic places for relaxation.
The exotic beach has turquoise water with pristine white sand, which makes it a beautiful place to swim.
In addition, you don’t have to struggle with high or low tide.
You can swim around here for all year without trying to chase the ocean.
Meanwhile, with the number of stretches of white sand in Zanzibar, where do you want to make your swimming spot?
I have made a list of some of the best beaches to quench your swimming thirst.
Whether you want to sunbath, snorkel, swim, or stay at
beach resort
, you can use any of these beaches;
· Bwejuu Beach
People who want swim and relax in Zanzibar can visit Bwejuu Beach.
, which is among the top beaches on the island.
The white sandy beach is lined with palm trees, which makes it a beautiful beach, and you can reach here within an hour and a half away from Stone Town.
Stone Town is the coolest and quietest part of the island, and suitable for people who want privacy, peace, or relaxation.
Some of the things you can do here include:
Visiting the mangrove forest
Enjoying a dhow boat ride
Exploring Bwejuu
Taking a reef safari
Day trip to Stone Town
Seeing the Jozani Forest, where the Red Colobus Monkey live.
· Michamvi Beach
Michamvi Beach is a remote coral lagoon that offers you an opportunity to swim.
Although Michamvi may fee remote, it has two large beach resorts and long stretches of empty beaches.
The peninsula has the Michamvi-Pingwe and Michamvi-Kae.
Here is what you should know about these two lagoons:
Michamvi-Pingwe is on the eastern side and has beautiful palm-fringed beaches, including vibrant coral lagoon.
The beaches are located in a string of scenic coves ound between high coral-rag cliffs.
On the other hand, if you visit the western area, you can explore the Michamvi-Kae, towards Chwaka Bay.
You have more swimming to do here.
Can you swim in the sea in Zanzibar?
You can swim in the
Zanzibar sea, because of location and safety
.
If you want to swim in Zanzibar, I recommend you start with Nungwi Beach and others.
1.
Nungwi Beach
If you are a night owl, you can come to Nungwi Beach, located on the northwest coast.
Many people come here because of its beauty and plenty of adventures.
The beach has made the list of the top beaches in the world.
On the other hand, Nungwi is the lively with numerous restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts offering night-time entertainment to visitors.
However, you don’t have to expect parties here, but you can find coral reefs for your snorkeling and diving.
Sometimes you can find green turtles, whale sharks, or dolphins at certain times of the years
When you face west, you can experience a sunset ride on the traditional dhow or experience the best sunsets.
2.
Kendwa Beach
The Kendwa Beach is quiet and offers you some of the finest scenic views.
You can dive, swim, or snorkel on this part of the island.
The starfish have their home here, which makes Kendwa Beach a special place to visit.
However, you must not disturb or pick them up.
I love the sunsets here and I always find the perfect spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon.
Whenever the sunsets, Kendwa Beach comes alive with parties and adventures.
3.
Kizimkazi Beach
If you want dolphin safaris and authenticity, you can come to Kizimkazi Beach.
The small fishing village has two adjoining settlements which include the Kizimkazi Dimbani and Kizimkazi Mkunguni.
In addition, the coastline is quite difference from what you find on the eastern side, where you can find the palm-backed lagoon.
Kizimkazi Beach offers a coral rag cliff that rise the waterfront above the ocean.
You can find small coves here instead of the classic broad expanses of sand.
Therefore, you can find fewer places to lodge around the beach, but the environment is authentic and distinct.
If there is something I like about Kizimkazi,
it is the dolphin safaris, and the opportunity to swim with dolphins
.
Furthermore, dolphin tourism has no regulations on the island.
You can find boat drivers who have no interest or experience in marine life behavior.
I love it when our boats swim around the dolphins.
Sometimes, these animals chase after us, while some people jump into the beach to swim with them.
4.
Matemwe Beach
People who want to
scuba dive
or experience the local culture can come to this beach.
Matemwe Beach is on the northeast of the island, long, idyllic and beautiful.
Matemwe is the longest beach on the island and offers you the finest sand and palm trees, which makes it a special beach.
I like the
traditional fishing villages
that have rich culture of the people.
In addition, you can find the Mnemba Atoll, which is famous for scuba diving.
The
beach has accessible
coral reefs and pristine environment.
If you want the best places to snorkel or dive, you can come to this island.
Finally, you can sail and kitesurf here.
FAQs
Is the Ocean by Zanzibar warm?
Yes, the sea on the island is warm for swimming because the water temperature ranges from 25.
5 °C (78 °F) in August and September to 28.
5/29.
5 °C (83/85 °F) between December and April.
Is the water warm in Zanzibar?
The water in Zanzibar is warm.
For instance, the average annual water temperature ibar is 81°F, by the seasons: in winter 79°F, in spring 80°F, in summer 83°F, in autumn 83°F.
Do you need sea shoes in Zanzibar?
You should come along with your swimming shoes to Zanzibar beaches because can likely to see sea cucumber, seaweed, or sea urchins.