Jambiani Beach — Attraction in Zanzibar South & Central

Lovely stretch of beach. High tide so high that you cannot go near the beach as the waves slam the properties and walls adjacent. Low tide so low that you have to track about a kilometer over the beach to get to the water. Inbetween high and low tide I is wonderful. You do feel like you are stuck in a Lion Kimg movie as each person you meet on the beach stops you with a "jambo" , followed by a whole lot of greetings an phrases from the movie. Then they ask you if you "are good". Then they try to sell you excursions and trinkets or nuts and after telling them 17 times you are not interested the next person greets you with a "jambo". If you are in the market for shopping be sure that the prices offered will be 10 times more that the real ones. Rather go to the village stores behind the hotels or to the markets to get lower prices. Also handy to decide for yourself what you want to pay and stick to it . Your price or no deal... and in most cases you get your way. DRUGS FOR SALE OPENLY ON THE BEACH: Every day this week I have been offer everything from cannabis to cocaine, cat and even in one case acid. Not that I was interested but if you are one gram of cocaine will...

About Jambiani Jambiani is one of the best beaches on the South coast of Zanzibar, known for its calm atmosphere, long stretch of white sand and some tourist activities like Kitesurfing. The village is situated in the middle between Paje and Makunduchi beach. The beach is an ideal destination for tourists looking for beach vibes and unique things to do while in Zanzibar.

Jambiani Beach is also known for its stunning ocean views and breathtaking sunrise in the morning. Visitors can also participate in many activities like Caves, Dolphin Tours, Snorkeling at Michamvi, Kiteboarding, and fishing trips.

Accommodations in Jambiani range from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxury resorts. You can choose the one that suits your budget and preferences. There are also many restaurants and cafes serving fresh seafood and other local and international dishes, including vegetarian options.

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We chose Jambiani over Kendwa or Nungwe in the north because it’s said it’s less touristy. There are plenty of hotels and resorts so there is still lot of tourism going on but the beach is so vast and there’s so much space for everyone. In the evening the locals are coming to play soccer on the white sands which is fun to watch. There are many kite surf shops for hiring equipment and one can take classes. The wind was pretty good when we were there in July and many people came to kite. There’s an abundance of nice restaurants and bars along the beach and one holiday is not enough to try them all. Almost endless walks along the beach are possible but at high tide sometimes there’s no space left to walk. At low tide the water leaves big puddles behind and the local women are wading through them to collect crabs and shells. Snorkelling is offered by tour operators but the reef is unfortunately not healthy and there’s not that...