Kendwa Beach
Kendwa
A wide white-sand beach south of Nungwi with small tides, safe swimming all day, stunning sunsets and famous full-moon parties every month.
Kendwa and Nungwi are both on the northwest tip of the island, but Kendwa's beach is wider and quieter, lined with mid- to upscale resorts and beach bars. Tidal changes are minor, so you can swim at both high and low tide, and it is a great spot for snorkelling and sunset sailing on a single-mast dhow. Around each full moon, Kendwa Rocks hosts an all-night beach party. Walking from Nungwi along the beach takes about 30 to 40 minutes (at high tide you may need to detour), and it is about 1.5 hours by car from Stone Town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party
- Nungwi Beach
- Nungwi Dhow Yard
- Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond
- Ras Nungwi Lighthouse
- Tumbatu Island
- Mnemba Atoll
- Matemwe Beach