Zanzibar Island has more than 30 pristine beaches that leave holidaymakers spoilt for choice during their Zanzibar holiday. These include Nungwi, arguably the best beach in Zanzibar, Mangapwani, Matemwe,Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa and many others.
Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. Zanzibar's brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing.
The Matemwe Beach is on the North-Eastern Zanzibar on small village which is loved by locals and travelers for its seemingly never-ending wide and romantic beach.
No there are no prisoners on Zanzibar’s Prison Island. It was given the name because it was once used to quarantine those infected with yellow fever.
Today, the island hosts massive tortoises that have gained the attention of tourists from all over the world. Prison Island is easily accessible with a 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town..