Things to Do in Nungwi, from Our Front Door
Nungwi sits on the very northern tip of Zanzibar, where the sea stays swimmable through every tide and the sunsets stop conversations. We know the boat captains, the spice farmers and the best grilled fish on the coast, and we love helping our guests find their Nungwi.
Tell us what you like and we'll help you set it up.
just ask at breakfast →
Beach days
Nungwi beach
Seven minutes' walk from Binta House. White sand, warm turquoise water, and a front-row seat to the dhow builders at work.
Kendwa beach
Just south of Nungwi, famous for its calm water and long, easy beach. We drive you there for free.
On the water
Sunset dhow cruise
Sail out on a traditional wooden dhow as the sky turns orange and gold. Nungwi's most famous evening.
Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll
Clear water, coral gardens, tropical fish, and often dolphins on the way.
Turtles in Nungwi
Visit a turtle sanctuary in Nungwi and see these gentle animals up close.
Fishing at dawn
Head out with local fishermen as the sun comes up over the reef.
Culture and the island
Spice tour
Walk through a spice farm and taste cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and lemongrass fresh from the plant.
Stone Town day trip
Carved doors, narrow lanes, the old Fort, Forodhani market at night. Zanzibar's history in one walk.
Nungwi village walk
See the dhow builders, the fish market and daily Swahili life beyond the beach.
How it works
1. Tell us at breakfast (or before you arrive) what you'd like to do.
2. We help you arrange it with local guides and captains we trust.
3. You enjoy it.
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