Kiwengwa Beach
Kiwengwa Beach
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Hilde F
St Niklaus-Feldbrunnen, Switzerland45 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very long nice Beach. Some Restaurant serving fresh catched fish and seafood. In low tide you can walk over many sandbanks, in high tide you can swim, be careful about stones in the water. There are only certain places with only sand.
Written July 2, 2021
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Irina F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
It was a great experience and a nice choose to stay in this place as here is not so nosy, you have beautiful ocean with white sand beach . We stayed in Sea crest hotel which is ok , there is some of places to eat at the beach , you can get easily fresh seafood . Nice quite place . At the beach near sea crest hotel sun beds we met our guide Mr Bakini , he has experience of 25 years, he show as all island and arrange for us best trips and bring us where we want . Recommend as he is know everything about island ) Thank you for him and we would love to come back again .
Written November 12, 2021
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lkjhgfdsa99
Bristol, UK34 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Lovely beach, friendly locals, many Italians. Everybody happy, Jambo, and welcoming, Karibu. Pole Pole certainly captures the pace! Hakuna Matata..
Quite a sea breeze, sometimes whipping up the sand making it unpleasant, but great for kite surfers.
White sand, but lots of weed and muddy patches in the ocean.
Hawkers friendly, and not persistent. Gifts reasonably priced, and massage $20. Food and drink expensive - Western prices +
Quite a sea breeze, sometimes whipping up the sand making it unpleasant, but great for kite surfers.
White sand, but lots of weed and muddy patches in the ocean.
Hawkers friendly, and not persistent. Gifts reasonably priced, and massage $20. Food and drink expensive - Western prices +
Written January 17, 2023
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Burtonesque
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa33 contributions
Mar 2021
Our hotel was a buggy ride away from this beach, so all the guests tended to congregate pretty much in front of the staircase. Beach is okay when the tide is in, otherwise you can't really do much swimming. Water is shockingly tepid, which makes it a bit unpleasant. On the day I swam, there was what felt like a thin film of oil, which, if you are a mustachioed gentleman like I am (or woman), clings to the face. Not nice.
Sadly, the beaches around Zanzibar are becoming increasingly polluted so the best swimming experience usually requires a boat ride to one of the smaller islands or sandbanks (at a cost of much dollars), which kind of defeats the purpose of an island holiday.
Sadly, the beaches around Zanzibar are becoming increasingly polluted so the best swimming experience usually requires a boat ride to one of the smaller islands or sandbanks (at a cost of much dollars), which kind of defeats the purpose of an island holiday.
Written April 6, 2021
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Jimmy
Paris, France5 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Nice beach and very quiet but not as more beautiful like nungwi .I highly recommend the calmness of this beach .no hassle from the maasai with the beach boys like kendwa and nungwi.for transfers call eric/bably +255624097961
Written August 16, 2020
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baldeagle2017
Letchworth Garden City51 contributions
Aug 2022
Lovely white sand. The sand is fine and very firm. Motor and quad bikes, as well as bicycles go along the beach, leaving hardly visible tracks. Foot prints are difficult to see. In the sea there is coral, so you need rubber shoes if walking out beyond the low tide mark. Beach patrolled by security guard. There are no lifeguards. There are occasional beach boys selling items or tours. The tide brings in a small amount of seaweed. High tide covers the beach. There are fishing/seaweed traps off shore, opposite Sultan Sands Hotel, about 100m out, consisting of stakes in the ground, not visible when the tide is in.
Written August 20, 2022
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khushlavida
14 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We came here to enjoy a relaxing time and get a feel of the local culture. Definitely we enjoyed the beach and tranquility, good long walks. But we were shocked to see that this beach is full of only Italians. Of course it is no problem to have any nationality but it has taken the local culture away as locals even though speak good Swahili and English, have to speak Italian, in a way changing their daily language. You can not even find local food here as the menu has only Pizza, Pasta and italian food. Terrible! We managed to get a chance to speak to locals and understand about life in kiwengwa and they said that it has become an Italian dominant land and the locals are paid very less salary for hard work and all tourism money goes to Italian pockets. So much so that many resorts are even booked only for Italians with no entry to any other guests! We felt miserable for the locals as the essence of local culture is completely lost in kiwengwa.
We were staying at a place owned by an Italian and they made us uncomfortable as the owners were only speaking to Italian groups with no conversation with us/English speaking people.
The beach is undoubtedly beautiful.
We were staying at a place owned by an Italian and they made us uncomfortable as the owners were only speaking to Italian groups with no conversation with us/English speaking people.
The beach is undoubtedly beautiful.
Written August 11, 2019
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LiDg
4 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
We were planning on staying here for three days, but we only lasted for three hours. We entered an Italian overloaded beach where the annoying beach boys great you with Ciao, pizza places everywhere, loads of touristic shops and only Italian people. We are Europeans but we felt super uncomfortable and definitely not feeling the true Zanzibar vibes. Horrible that the entire culture is gone there, such a shame because its a nice beach.
Written December 1, 2018
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Minah jay
Mombasa, Kenya4 contributions
Aug 2019
The first thing that you notice when you arrive at Kiwengwa beach is how its is sprawling with life. This is understandable judging by the sandy white beaches and unbelievable serenity. I toured there with my family and had the a lifetime experience, the nice hotels, the boat rides, and beautiful scenery, all at affordable prices. However, i must warn you that at times it can be hectic dealing with the people selling the souvenirs and the beach boys. Luckily we stumbled upon a competent tour and transfers company owned by a native, Erick, who was professional, and knew the ins and outs of Kiwengwa, and Zanzibar. You can reach him through +255 624 097 961 to ensure your vacation runs smoothly.
Written September 8, 2019
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Robert
Warsaw, Poland4 contributions
Apr 2022
Amazing place with very helpful people. Karim +255 763 595 060 and Omar +255 786 923 675 will offer you the best opportunity to explore the Island. Choice them without doubts
Written April 12, 2022
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Ciao , sto organizzando vacanza e trascorreremo alcuni giorni anche a Kiwenga. Mi sai dire il costo dell'escursione in barca sulla barriera corallina e come contattare il beach boy che ha recemnsito.
Grazie Marco
Written July 9, 2023
Ciao Marco ,
Non hai scritto il nome del profilo dell’ utente che ha scritto la recensione a cui ti riferisci.
Ad ogni modo l’escursione in Dhow con un capitano che vi porta verso la barriera corallina può variare dai 15/25$ a testa in su dipende se trovi un capitano sulla spiaggia o se lo fai tramite la struttura dove soggiornerete. Dipende anche se avete già o no le maschere e pinne.
A kiwengwa ci sono moltissimi Beach Boys, e capitàni di barca che si proporranno per accompagnarvi , affidatevi solo a BB e guide ufficiali e con comprovata esperienza per non incappare in fregature.
Ciao Eva
Written July 9, 2023
Hallo,
ich möchte im Juni 2020 nach Kiwengwa reisen. Kann mir jemand sagen zu welcher Tageszeit dort ebbe herrscht? Ich bin. Auf einen Badeurlaub aus. Vielen Dank im Voraus für die Antworten :)
Written November 23, 2019
Bei Ebbe kann man einen langen Strandspaziergang oder eine Riffwanderung - auch geführt - machen, Schwimmen ist zu dieser Zeit nicht möglich. Ich hatte vorher auch diesbezüglich Bedenken, vor- oder nachmittags wechselnd hat man immer die Möglichkeit zum Schwimmen, die Gezeiten wechseln sehr schnell und ständig.
Written November 25, 2019
roberta i
Benevento, Italy
Consigli su periodo seconda metà di ottobre.
Com’è il tempo? Qualcuno che ha viaggiato l’ottobre scorso potrebbe darmi indicazioni maggiori?
Written August 25, 2019
Sto rientrando ora da Zanzibar e ottobre sembra il meglio della buona stagione agosto è stato stranamente variabile per essere il periodo secco. Buon viaggio
Written August 30, 2019
Salve un informazione.sono meglio i dollari o anche gli euro....i listini prezzi sono in dollari?
Written December 16, 2018
Accettano tranquillamente entrambi... Il cambio per loro è 1€=1$ tranne per l albergo che fa il cambio come da listino borsa... Attenzione all'annata dei dollari... Devono essere di stampa recente, chiedilo espressamente in banca...
Written January 8, 2019
13Paula13_12
Worcester, United Kingdom
Hi all, we have booked to go to Kiwengwa this October and I'm struggling to find a definitive answer regarding the beach. We are looking to go diving at Mnemba whilst there, but also wanting to snorkel from the beach when having a lazy day not diving; is this possible at Kiwengwa, or just at high tide, or all the time if you're willing to walk out? I understand it might be more available in the North, at Kwenda or Nungwi? Regards Paula
Written August 12, 2018
Paula this is a perfect place to.dive and for snorkeling. Don't worry you.will organize everything when you are there. We just came back from.this area and
had a great experience.
Written August 23, 2018
Le temps pour septembre. Ça vaut il le coup d y aller a cette periode?
Written July 20, 2018
It is a good time to go.
The best period that i suggest is from the end of November and February.
Written August 1, 2018
Ein schönes Hallo an alle Sansibar Fans,
Wir suchen den Strand schkechthin mit Resirt/ Hoteksnkage mit Bungaliw. Muss nicht zu schön und nichg zu teuer werden. Im mittleren Preissegment. Welche emphielt Ihr.
Wir möchten dieses Jahr auch nach Sansibar und dort Bade Urlaub machen. Wir lieben die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit vom Rummel, ellenlange Strandspaziergänge, Sonnenauf- oder Untergänge. Wöchentlich mal zum Markt. Evtl. Safari.
Naja genug der Worte, wäre lieb von Euch wenn Ihr mir schreiben würdet.
Danke aus München
Sylvia und Christian
Written June 20, 2018
Bonjour,
Je ne vois votre message que maintenant j’espère qu’il est encore temps pour vous donner des conseils.
Pour Zanzibar nous etions au Shooting Star. Très intime très bonne nourriture et piscine à débordement qui donne sur l’océan.
Pour un Safari si vous ne faites pas tout il faur vraiment voir le Serengeti et le cratère di Ngorongoro. Le Tloma lodge est bien situé et très agréable.
Bon séjour
Written August 16, 2019
Ciao, anna. Cosa desideri sapere su questa attrazione?
ciao,
ho letto che il mare non è pulito, ma a sud dove?
io vorrei andare a kiwengwa, il mare non è caraibico?
grazie
Written May 9, 2018
sono stato a kiwuengwa dai 1 al 15 febbraio 18 per la terza volta al Vera club e sono stato benissimo come al solito. Il bagno l'ho sempre fatto, certo con la bassa marea l'acqua non c'è, allora cosa facciamo??? Se non lo fai al mattino lo fai il pomeriggio,non vorremo mica criticare anche le maree??altrimenti statevene in Italia e non avrete questo problema.il sottoscritto è stato per 13 volte in Kenya, oltre che a Mauritius,Madagascar,Maldive,Cuba Santo Domingo capo verde, etc. etc.e non critico ne il mare ne la spiaggia la natura è quella.
Written May 10, 2018
How is the beach in front of Zanbluu hotel in Kiwengwa? Clear blue water, child friendly? Shallow and clean area? 😃
Written February 15, 2018
Preco sa na plazi hovori po taliansky?
Written January 19, 2018
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