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Kijini

Kijini is a town in Zanzibar North district, Tanzania of about 3,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 28 beaches & coast and 9 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kendwa Beach, Ras Nungwi and Tumbatu Island Ligthouse.

5.8500° S, 39.3167° EPop. 3,720

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see20
Notable124
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kendwa Beach, beach near Kijini
Must-see

Kendwa Beach

Beach · 14 km

Ras Nungwi, beach near Kijini
Must-see

Ras Nungwi

Beach · 17 km

Must-see

Tumbatu Island Ligthouse

Island · 19 km

Places near Kijini by type

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One day from Kijini

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kijini
  2. Matemwebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mnemba 2beach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tazari Cavescave · 1 hrs
  5. Kendwa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tumbatu Island Ligthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kijini
Today’s loopKijiniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kijini?

Kendwa Beach (beach, about 14 km), Ras Nungwi (beach, about 17 km), Tumbatu Island Ligthouse (island, about 19 km), Mangapwani Lighthouse (attraction, about 24 km), Matemwe (beach, about 6 km), Mnemba 2 (beach, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kijini?

146 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 28 beaches & coast, 30 other attractions, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Kijini?

Fukuchani Ruins, about 5 km by road; Frasers Mill Ruin (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kijini?

Matemwe, about 6 km by road; Muyuni Beach (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kijini?

Start in Kijini, visit Matemwe, then Mnemba 2, then Tazari Caves, then Kendwa Beach, then Tumbatu Island Ligthouse, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.