Mtende Beach
Mtende
A small bay at the southeast corner of Unguja, enclosed by coral limestone cliffs. The water turns bright turquoise at high tide, earning it the nickname “secret beach.”
Mtende Beach is a small sandy bay about 15 km south of Jambiani, near Makunduchi, enclosed by coral limestone cliffs and palm groves. It is quiet and beautiful. At high tide the bay's water is a clear turquoise, and natural caves lie below the cliffs. The route includes a rough dirt road, so go by car or hire a driver; some sections charge a small toll collected by local villagers. There are only scattered holiday homes nearby, so bring your own drinking water. At low tide the water recedes, so arrive around high tide according to the tide table.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Makunduchi
- Kizimkazi
- Jambiani Beach
- Kuza Cave
- Paje Beach
- Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
- Bwejuu Beach