Whether it's a romantic honeymoon or a family adventure, a trip to the coast is sure to keep everyone happy. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon together along the shoreline at Mapenzi Beach.

This stretch of coastline in East Coast Zanzibar is popular with travelers, so put it on your to-do list. Don't stop there, though. There are many more places waiting for you to check out after Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach, Pwani Mchangani Beach, and Kigomani Beach are not far away.

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Ycona Luxury Resort

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Oct 4 - Oct 8

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Atlanta (ATL) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

9/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)

This resort is pure luxury, all of the staff was amazing. Extremely clean & the room service was top tier , they clean your room multiple times out the day . There dinner restaurants gives very romantic vibes with entertainment. You really don’t have to leave the resort . They kept there beach extremely clean, there pool was amazing, delicious food & once again the service was number 1 ! Definitely 10/10

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

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Sep 10 - Sep 15

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)

A truly magical place to stay The hotel is tranquil and the staff are amazing they ensured we felt special every minute of every day we felt that we’d made friends Left a little of my heart at Zawadi

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

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Oct 2 - Oct 8

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

6/10 (1 review)

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Maasai World

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Zanzibar Dolphin tour & Snorkeling at Mnemba reef

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Adventure & outdoor

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Zenji ATV Tour / Zanzibar

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Popular places to visit

Pwani Mchangani Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pwani Mchangani Beach during your trip to Pwani Mchangani? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Muyuni Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Drift off under an umbrella at the private beach resort and notice local women working in the seaweed farms of the public section.

Kiwengwa Beach

4/5(50 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kiwengwa Beach during your travels in Kiwengwa? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mnemba Island

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Stay in a palm-leaf cottage on this idyllic resort island, dive along the coral reef and look for dolphins and whales.

Mnarani Natural Aquarium

4.5/5(3 reviews)

View adult and hatchling hawksbill and green turtles and help to ensure their conservation at this community-operated site where you can stay as a volunteer.