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Mkokotoni

Mkokotoni is a town in Zanzibar North district, Tanzania of about 2,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 26 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mangapwani Lighthouse, Tumbatu Island Ligthouse and Kendwa Beach.

5.8751° S, 39.2552° EPop. 2,572

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see20
Notable122
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mangapwani Lighthouse, attraction near Mkokotoni
Must-see

Mangapwani Lighthouse

Attraction · 15 km

Must-see

Tumbatu Island Ligthouse

Island · 17 km

Kendwa Beach, beach near Mkokotoni
Must-see

Kendwa Beach

Beach · 17 km

Places near Mkokotoni by type

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One day from Mkokotoni

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:57 pm

58 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 Mkokotoni
  2. Tumbaturiver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Tumbatu Island Ligthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kendwa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tazari Cavescave · 1 hrs
  6. Matemwebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mkokotoni
Today’s loopMkokotoniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mkokotoni?

Mangapwani Lighthouse (attraction, about 15 km), Tumbatu Island Ligthouse (island, about 17 km), Kendwa Beach (beach, about 17 km), Ras Nungwi (beach, about 21 km), Tumbatu (river spot, about 9 km), Daloni Island (island, about 15 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 30 other attractions, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Mkokotoni?

Frasers Mill Ruin, about 4 km by road; Fukuchani Ruins (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Mkokotoni?

Matemwe, about 15 km by road; Pwani Mchangani (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mkokotoni?

Start in Mkokotoni, visit Tumbatu, then Tumbatu Island Ligthouse, then Kendwa Beach, then Tazari Caves, then Matemwe, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.