Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
4.5
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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12 within 10 kms
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- Ana BrlecLjubljana, Slovenia201 contributionsSunny Kendwa BeachOne of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Mostly sunny and alive. Long sandy beach with crystal blue water and good service at Kendwa Rock Restaurant. U can find peace and also entertainment. Many sports activities and options for trips around Zanzibar. The sunsets are amazing..Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 6 July 2023
- Alia ABurbank, California484 contributionsThe best beachKendwa Beach in Zanzibar is the ultimate beach destination. It has everything you need, from lively bars and beach clubs to a variety of activities. If you're staying in Kendwa Beach, you can easily walk to all the attractions without needing a car. Just be cautious of overpriced vendors offering fruits, hair designs, and massages. Remember to negotiate, as prices are often negotiable. Enjoy the best beach in Zanzibar and have a fantastic time at Kendwa Beach!Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 7 August 2023
- Fortune_MadhukuHarare Province, Zimbabwe462 contributionsUltimate beach experienceThe widest beach on the island, crystal clear water and the centre for water sports and beach games. For best experience, hire a bed with a shade, to cover from the scorching heat of the sun and for security of personal belongings. It is most beautiful at low tide but you can swim all day.Visited August 2023Written 24 August 2023
- camelia_dBucharest, Romania61 contributionsBeautiful beachThis is a very beautiful beach, the proverbial white-sand-turquoise-water variety, pleasant and not very crowded in January. Approaches from local males on the beach are few, polite and they give up quickly if not replied, as opposed to other places. Some of them are dressed in Maasai clothing which, according to the local guide, is not always justified and somewhat dilute the Maasai warrior legend. We had a good seafood lunch and drinks at Essence bar, which also provide sun lounges.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 January 2024
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Sommerstar
Bath, UK100 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Kendwa and Nungwi on Zanzibar have the most beautiful beaches and crystal clear warm seas which are amongst the best in the world BUT they are marred by the constant harassment of tourists by the locals and the ‘Maasai’ who seek to exploit visitors. The worst incident being that of parading captive monkeys to attract the ignorant and exploit them for money. Tourists should be wise to the exploitation of wildlife and not encourage this practice.
Written 5 March 2024
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camelia_d
Bucharest, Romania61 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
This is a very beautiful beach, the proverbial white-sand-turquoise-water variety, pleasant and not very crowded in January. Approaches from local males on the beach are few, polite and they give up quickly if not replied, as opposed to other places. Some of them are dressed in Maasai clothing which, according to the local guide, is not always justified and somewhat dilute the Maasai warrior legend. We had a good seafood lunch and drinks at Essence bar, which also provide sun lounges.
Written 8 January 2024
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zore i
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
White sandy beach with clear water. Good restaurants and bars. The people there are so nice and always smiling. And willing to help you in everyway. Good for families also.
Written 6 November 2023
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amandime colette
Cannes, France32 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very amazing and attractive beach in the nothern part of zanzibar.very beautiful with great views.we had a very wonderful moment enjoying the natural beauty of this cool beach.This is the best beach in zanzibar due to its crystal waters and the beautiful white sand beach.Beautiful 5 stars hotels,lodges.We did some water activities with Erick +255 756 983 368 His prices were reasonable compared with hotel prices and the services were of high standard.It was easy to contact him through his whatsaap.
Written 4 November 2023
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isis h
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The most beautiful beach in zanzibar.stayed here for 2weeks at zuri zanzibar.beautiful sunsets.Amazing waters.many activities to do.The locals are very friendly.
Written 29 October 2023
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Fortune_Madhuku
Harare Province, Zimbabwe462 contributions
Aug 2023
The widest beach on the island, crystal clear water and the centre for water sports and beach games. For best experience, hire a bed with a shade, to cover from the scorching heat of the sun and for security of personal belongings. It is most beautiful at low tide but you can swim all day.
Written 25 August 2023
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alvaro c
Ibiza, Spain19 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is the best beach i have ever been.i can highly recommend kendwa as the most beautiful beach in zanzibar island.Clear crystal water,beautiful hotels.Amazing sunsetsalot of different water sports activities to do.very easy and safe tobook your activities with babli +255 756 983 368.
we everyday had some mornings walk from kendwa to nungwi but be ready to say no to the beach boys who approaches you after every minute.
we everyday had some mornings walk from kendwa to nungwi but be ready to say no to the beach boys who approaches you after every minute.
Written 15 August 2023
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ntravelrm
Italy176 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Wonderful beach. The view at the sunset was so amazing.
All the people was nice.
For the party you should move to nungwi by taxi. Only 10 minutes.
All the people was nice.
For the party you should move to nungwi by taxi. Only 10 minutes.
Written 10 August 2023
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Alia A
Burbank, CA484 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Kendwa Beach in Zanzibar is the ultimate beach destination. It has everything you need, from lively bars and beach clubs to a variety of activities. If you're staying in Kendwa Beach, you can easily walk to all the attractions without needing a car. Just be cautious of overpriced vendors offering fruits, hair designs, and massages. Remember to negotiate, as prices are often negotiable. Enjoy the best beach in Zanzibar and have a fantastic time at Kendwa Beach!
Written 7 August 2023
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Ellie T
9 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Stunning beach, friendly locals. Lots of choice for places to eat, albeit most have the same menu options.
Written 5 August 2023
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jessica v
Italy
Ciao, sto valutando di alloggiare al Kendwa Rocks. Volevo chiedere una info: per raggiungere la spiaggia non si passa per nessuna strada giusto? Il residence ha un viale interno che porta direttamente al mare? Grazie mille in anticipo!
EVA122014
Italy14,054 contributions
Ciao Jessica!
Si giusto , il Resort è dislocato in un area privata circoscritta che parte dalla strada in cima con il cancello e un vialetto in discesa che porta alla spiaggia privata del Resort , le camere sono arretrate le budget ,a scendere quelle più costose , quindi se si hanno problemi di mobilità o si viaggia con bambini essendo il viale in discesa e salita consiglio quelle più verso il mare altrimenti vanno bene tutte . Il Kendwa Rocks è così, se invece intendi alloggiare in uno di quelli dietro al Kendwa Rocks con accesso alla spiaggia, devi passare dalla stradina interna .
Ciao Eva
Massimo V
Stresa, Italy539 contributions
Buongiorno. C’è la palestra nel villaggio? E campi da Padel? Grazie Massimo
AleLaurAnita2013
Noli, Italy73 contributions
Buongiorno, nella zona è possibile fare running di 10 km circa?
Grazie
Giovanni
Turin, Italy122 contributions
molti corrono sulla spiaggia. le strade intorno sono in parte sterrate e in salita/discesa fino alla strada principale dove io personalmente NON correrei considerato il traffico e la guida spericolata di molti locali (per il nostro modo di guidare)
Grazia M
Bologna, Italy20 contributions
All'Eden village il WiFi è a pagamento?
Silviettinaferri
Florence, Italy103 contributions
Ed in tre e buona prende bene
Giulio D
Sesto al Reghena, Italy
Salve, Dal palumbo beach reef come si raggiunge questa spiaggia?
Grazie
paolaf08
Bergamo, Italia192 contributions
C'è la navetta delll'hotel fino alla spiaggia di kendwa, puoi raggiungerla anche a piedi in 5 minuti. Al Palumbo si risparmia rispetto all'Eden ma la spiaggia è sempre la stessa, solo ke all'Eden sei in prima linea anche con gli alloggi.
NyaJensen
Smoerum, Denmark124 contributions
Is it safe to run alone in the morning on the beach / in the area around Kendwa?
Zehavit C
Tel Aviv, Israel
שלום :) אני מתכננת להגיע לזנזיבר לחגיגות יום ההולדת 30 של בעלי. האמת שלא הצלחתי להבין כל כך מתי חם ברמת ה28 מעלות ומעלה. מתי מזג האוויר חם וטוב לחופשת שיזוף ובטן גב. אנו מתכננים לנסוע ביום ההולדת בסוף חודש יולי. מישהו שהיה יכול לעזור לי? שאלה נוספת, האם המרחק מחוף ננגווי לחוף קנדווה יחסית קרוב בהליכה? תודה לעונים.
yosi m
Ramat Gan, Israel1 contribution
האם יש במלון אפשרות לרכב שכור לצאת לטייל באיזור . או אפשרות אחרת
Q827MJ_
14 contributions
לא ידוע לי על אפשרות לשכור רכב בזנזיבר.... מדובר בעולם רביעי.....
ישנם טיולים שמארגנים אנשים מקומיים מומלץ להצטרף אליהם ולא לשכור רכב.
במלון שהייתי היו מספר לא קטן של גורמים שהציעו טיולים בסביבה
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendwa Beach
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Kendwa Beach:
- 4-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday and Stone Town Tour (From HK$6,219.23)
- Zanzibar Full Day Mnemba Island, Nungwi and Kendwa Beach Tour (From HK$782.41)
- 4-Days & 14 Attraction Spots Private Tour of Zanzibar Islands (From HK$14,474.61)
- Marine turtules tour & kendwa beach relaxation (From HK$782.41)
- Full Day Private Tour to Mnemba Island Aquarium and Kendwa Beach (From HK$751.11)
- Hotels near Kendwa Beach:
- (0.05 km) Kendwa Beach Resort
- (0.11 km) Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
- (0.13 km) Mocco Beach Villa
- (0.18 km) Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel
- (0.21 km) Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
- Restaurants near Kendwa Beach:
- (0.09 km) Essence Restaurant
- (0.07 km) Furaha Beach Bar&restaurant
- (0.14 km) Gold Beach Restaurant
- (0.14 km) Shashlik Mashlik Kendwa
- (0.17 km) Tropicana Kendwa Beach
- Attractions near Kendwa Beach:
- (0.14 km) Discover Zanzibar with Mr Brown
- (0.25 km) Skydive Zanzibar
- (0.14 km) Zanzibar Parasailing
- (0.26 km) Escursioni Ronaldo
- (0.34 km) Hope & Zion Dhow