Tanzanian Beach Holidays
Tanzanian Beach holidays should be the reason you come here. The sun-kissed Indian Ocean is warm, crystal clear and the sand is perfectly white. Tanzania is home to some of the most overlooked beach holiday destinations in the world. Whether you have come for a complete chill out, A honeymoon on the beach or an adventure, there will be something for you. From watersports, fishing, Coral Reefs and swimming with Dolphins and other sealife, the Tanzanian Beach Holiday experience rivals the most famous beach destinations in the world.
Zanzibar
The most popular beach destination ins Tanzania is the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar. Thousands of tourists visit the ‘Spice Island’ every year to lay on the beautiful white sandy beaches, swim in the sky blue Indian Ocean and Swim alongside Dolphins and Whale Sharks. Zanzibar’s coast is lined with exclusive holiday resorts that boast private beaches and all inclusive packages that ensure you spend all the time you can soaking up the Tanzanian sunshine. A Tanzanian Beach Holiday doesn’t just need to be a relaing one either. The Island’s capital city Stonetown is a spectacular cultural and historic experience that boasts unbeatible street food and colonial archutecture. It is a place to learn and feel what it means to be on the island of Zanzibar. You may also be interested in the Spice Tours on the island, that explore the raw matirals that make the island famous today; spice! The tours are held on the farms and is a great opportunity to get your hands on the some.
Dar Es Salaam
Most people know that Dar Es Salaam is Tanzania’s economic hub and largest city. Tourists have ventured to Dar Es Salaam for beach holidays on the city’s northern beaches for many, many years. There are several places to go for a Dar Es Salaam beach holiday that could rival even the best Zanzibari beaches: Mbudya, Bongoyo (accessible by boat from the North of the city & hotels) and Kigamboni (Dar Es Salaam’s Southern District).
Mbudya Island
Mbudya is somewhat of a local secret; it is the beach that the locals prefer for their weekends relaxing in the sun. The Water here is crystal clear, clean and warm. The beach is white, clean and picturesque. There are walking trails across the Island (watch out for the snakes!) and the island has its own pop up seafood BBQ on the weekends which offers fresh produce right from the sea. It is certainly one of the best places in the whole of Dar Es Salaam to get some Samaki Choma! (grilled fish)
Bongoyo Island
Bongoyo island, Like Mbudya island is accessible by Boat from the north of Dar Es Salaam, and the larger hotels. The Island is spectacularly beautiful and is another firm favorite with the city locals. The Island has large beautiful sandy beaches and picturesque surroundings. Quite often there are water & beach sports to keep you occupied if swimming and soaking up the sun isn't enough. The Island is home to lots of fish and sea wildlife that are close by - local tour guides can show you the best places to see them!
Kigamboni
Kigamboni known and the southern side of Dar Es Salaam. Previously, this area was considered as rural however, in recent times business people from all over the world have considered its natural beauty as too good to miss. These days large hotels, luxury and private beach accommodation is popping up where it can. The beaches here are amazing - picturesque, clean, quiet and largely unknown to outsiders. They are accessible by a bus or car ride from the city centre itself. Kigamboni is not to be missed.