Jambiani Beach
Jambiani Beach
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Azra baris
Istanbul, Türkiye4 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
For me Jambiani was the best place to stay.very calm and not crowded.learn the swahili local culture in jambiani as its a village Beach .you can walk down the hotels freely with no hassles from the locals.stunning sunrise.the locals here are very friendly. No many taxes like other places in zanzibar but you can get intouch with babli and his group +255756983368 they were here always ontime when we needed their services.
Written May 1, 2022
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anatolie avram
Romania21 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Jambiani is the best place to stay in zanzibar.we are couples who like very quiet and relaxed holidays and we contacted our guide babli before travelling to zanzibar for some recommendations+255 756 983 368 .
If you want to know about the local life in zanzibar then select jambiani.we stayed in blue oyster hotel wonderful place with friendly staffs.babli our recommender organised us all trips from airport transfers ,he was very reliable and his prices were very reasonable.
If you want to know about the local life in zanzibar then select jambiani.we stayed in blue oyster hotel wonderful place with friendly staffs.babli our recommender organised us all trips from airport transfers ,he was very reliable and his prices were very reasonable.
Written January 5, 2023
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Hildah M
Berlin, Germany2 contributions
Jul 2022
Jambiani is a beautiful beach that boasts of white sand, serene environment, and clear blue waters. I enjoyed the low tides and my guide Erick, guided me to walk nearly a kilometer in the ocean, enjoying the beautiful sand and sea environment. However, I would warn against the many beach boys that flood the place selling souvenirs and seeking to guide tourists. Please book your guide in advance to avoid this debacle. I recommend Erick (+255756983368) for his exceptional services.
Written July 20, 2022
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kingston k
Bern, Switzerland7 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Quiet beach with little hassle from the beach boys .white beautiful sandy beach with plenty of restaurant on the beach front.the beach has both low and high tide.we booked all our activities with star Erick,very professional local guides with good price
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Written November 20, 2020
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,243 contributions
Sep 2022
This review is for the southern part of the beach, the whole being around 5km long.
A stunning stretch of white sand beach. At low tide the water recedes 500m or more revealing sand, dead coral, seaweed with lovely long pools of water left behind. Quite a number of seaweed growing plots are revealed and the locals work these at low tide. With small boats, women working the seaweed, tourists strolling, one or two kite surfers it is so picturesque. At high tide the white sand is not as wide as central Paje or in the north say Matemwe, maybe just 5 or 10 metres wide and at various points becomes impassable to walk where water reaches rocky outcrops. At high tide swimming is possible and enjoyable.,
Jambiani is unbelievably beautiful, really stunning.
A stunning stretch of white sand beach. At low tide the water recedes 500m or more revealing sand, dead coral, seaweed with lovely long pools of water left behind. Quite a number of seaweed growing plots are revealed and the locals work these at low tide. With small boats, women working the seaweed, tourists strolling, one or two kite surfers it is so picturesque. At high tide the white sand is not as wide as central Paje or in the north say Matemwe, maybe just 5 or 10 metres wide and at various points becomes impassable to walk where water reaches rocky outcrops. At high tide swimming is possible and enjoyable.,
Jambiani is unbelievably beautiful, really stunning.
Written October 10, 2022
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Yaz Al suhaili
Chaweng, Thailand26 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
It’s an area with a great beach (depending on time of year as sometimes the tide is too low and lots of seaweed).
Very lively and you can walk along the beach and go from hotel to bar to restaurant to spa and massages by the beach.
Great place to stay or spend the day in Zanzibar
Very lively and you can walk along the beach and go from hotel to bar to restaurant to spa and massages by the beach.
Great place to stay or spend the day in Zanzibar
Written January 7, 2021
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Stef C
Onex, Switzerland54 contributions
Jan 2020
Don’t listen to (some) people in Paje who may wish to keep you captive in their businesses and the overcrowded ambiance. Go to Jambiani and meet a much more real authentic African vibration, Stress-free and chilling beach.
Highly recommended for Kitesurfers who do not want to feel a “Friday evening chaotic trafic” spot like Paje’s one!
Highly recommended for Kitesurfers who do not want to feel a “Friday evening chaotic trafic” spot like Paje’s one!
Written January 22, 2020
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Tas G
Athens, Greece1,405 contributions
Jan 2021
Jambiani Beach is located on the east part of Zanzibar around 55 km away from the airport. It is a small white sand beach comparing to the rest on the island. It has some dozens of hotels and restaurant right in front of the beach. In this place like in all east area you can experience the phenomeno of the tide almost every 6 hours. It is not so recommended for swimming especially when is low tide since you need to walk hundreds of meters to find water but the views are magic. Beach itself is good but not always clean since it has many garbages around and the phenomeno of the tide leaves also large amounts of sea plants on the coast. The most annoying thing of all is for me the large amounts of people some times of the day and the beach boys that are a little bit pushy to the tourists although they are not scary or dangerous. I also didnt like the kite activity that is everywhere. I would prefer a more quiet beach or at least this activity can be in a part of the beach.
Written January 12, 2021
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Magi G
Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania240 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
If you love a white beaches, simply life and calm evenings. There are hotels, bungalows, guesthouses for every budget. To Stone city is approximately 60 minutes. Almost everyone is ready to organise for you excursions to Prison Island, Spacy plantation, Freddie Mercury miseum, Blue safari
Written March 17, 2021
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alexej andrej
Czech Republic11 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Lovely and calm beach to relax ,the beach is long for a walk but affected buy the tide,you will see many locals collecting sea weeds when the tide is out.the locals are very friendly here than in the north side of the island.
For taxes services and tours
Whatsaap erick
+255624097961
For taxes services and tours
Whatsaap erick
+255624097961
Written January 30, 2021
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Alguien conoce algun guia local en Jambiani que hable español y nos haga excursiones a buen precio??
Alguien conoce algun guia local en Jambiani que hable español y nos haga excursiones a buen precio??
Hi, how long if you wanted to travel to mainland ?
Also our daughter loves seeing animals .... ani natural parks near by ?
Thanks for your help ! :)
Shane B
Te Awamutu, New Zealand817 contributions
Flight to the mainland are reasonably quick took us an hour and a half from Arusha with a stop over in Pemba Island. If you want the full on animal adventure would think you would need to spend a minimum of a couple of days on the mainland. Jozani Forest for the Colobus Monkeys and Sea Turtle Sanctuary is certainly worth 2 or 3 hours on Zanzibar.
Good luck
Guys i just need advice, i am not sure if tours are much expensive from jambiani then if you are staying at Matemwe or Nungwi?
Catalina
Southern Romania, Romania16 contributions
Hi, is almost no difference to Jambiani if you are in Matemwe or Nungwi. Dala-dala is nor a solution, take a taxi or if need more days rent a car with driver for 40usd/day plus fuel.
Olá, li isto e agradecia saber se isto é feito em qualquer praia ou se alguém já teve esta experiência:
"Por lá, os locais tentam reunir turistas em diferentes hotéis ou hostels para fazer um famoso churrasco de peixe. A estratégia é a seguinte: eles tentam juntar grupos para assinar uma lista e assim que conseguem um número suficiente de pessoas, preparam um banquete incrível de frutos do mar. "
Obrigada.
barbara D
Dikkelvenne, Belgium6 contributions
Sorry I speak English or French
Meander95523
2 contributions
Is there usually a breeze here
Michael B. W
30 contributions
There eas a light breeze letting people kitesurf and sail dhows ehen ee visited October.
nuttasj
New Brighton, UK3 contributions
Is the reef and beach resort in jambiani near jambiani beach? It seemed like the beach nr this hotel was purpose built? It wasnt clear. Thank you.
Yousra S
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia5 contributions
Most of resorts and hotels are on beach front (latterly), the reef is close to Jambiani beach according to local people, I haven't reached the reef .I hope that I answerd your question.
Lana G
Heidelberg, South Africa1 contribution
If we are a couple and stay at an all inclusive resort for 7 days, how much spending money is enough for the two of us?
Bluesongs
Melbourne, Australia70 contributions
Jambiani is a wonderful place to stay. There are no shops only people walking along the beach selling their goods hand crafts etc. I would recommend you do a tour of the local village very interesting. A massage is always a relaxing thing to do approximately $20 USD. Very affordable to eat out. Unsure what water activity’s cost check with your resort.
JAT600
Miami112 contributions
Is there snorkeling off Jambiana Beach or do we have to take a boat ride to be able to snorkel? Are there any beaches with good snorkeling on either Zanzibar or Mafia ?
Youcef C
Seoul, South Korea36 contributions
The ocean blue safari was ok. Anyone on the beach can set you up with that trip. It isn’t amazing though. Coral isn’t very colorful, but the fish are. It depends what your standards are. Interested to find out if you find a good spot!
Bickfaya
Dallas, TX62 contributions
Any decent hotels in Jambiani?
TheEngineerP
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates13 contributions
Stayed at Stone House. Nice rooms, sea view with a shared terrace. Right on the beach. Pleasant staff and very helpful.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jambiani Beach
- Hotels near Jambiani Beach:
- (0.05 mi) Belvedere Resort
- (0.12 mi) Savera Beach Houses
- (0.05 mi) Villa de Coco Resort
- (0.05 mi) Starfish Garden Lodge
- (0.07 mi) Casa Paradis
- Restaurants near Jambiani Beach:
- (0.12 mi) Fadhil Restaurant
- (0.09 mi) Nobis By Casa Paradis
- (0.04 mi) Belvedere Resort
- (0.07 mi) Captain Cook's
- (0.18 mi) Bahari Pizza Restaurant
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