Places to visit near

Nungwi

Nungwi is a town in Zanzibar North district, Tanzania of about 8,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 5 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ras Nungwi, Kendwa Beach and Tumbatu Island Ligthouse.

5.7265° S, 39.2987° EPop. 8,000

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see20
Notable135
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nungwi

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

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

What are the best places to visit near Nungwi?

Ras Nungwi (beach, about 1 km), Kendwa Beach (beach, about 4 km), Tumbatu Island Ligthouse (island, about 12 km), Baraka Natural Aquarium (nature spot, about 1 km), Mnarani Turtles Conservation Ponds (museum, about 1 km), KMKM Mnarani (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

70 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 other attractions, 8 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Nungwi?

KMKM Mnarani, about 1 km by road; Fukuchani Ruins (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Nungwi?

Ras Nungwi, about 1 km by road; Zanzibar Pride (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nungwi?

Start in Nungwi, visit Tumbatu Island Ligthouse, then Tumbatu, then Snorkeling, then Tazari Caves, then Kendwa Beach, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.