Tanzania Beaches

The beaches themselves are probably the best on the East African coast offering some world-class scuba divers and snorkeling experiences. Yet, it's not just about beaches and coral reefs: the exceedingly diverse Tanzanian coast has an intriguing mix of culture and cuisine. While the territory has some excellent segregated spots, the Zanzibar Archipelago is a tropical haven, which guests to the Indian Ocean anticipate. For less travelled destinations head to equally if not more spectacular neighbouring islands - Pemba; for an exclusive, untouched island experience - or Mafia Island famed for its marine-park and swimming with majestic Whale Sharks. For those searching for beach life and culture, Zanzibar is a sensory overload with its own unique Arabic-Swahili fusion. The main draw of Zanzibar is not only to visit the beaches, but also wander through historic Stone Town. With a maze of tiny streets and stunning architecture, the history of this coastal town with have you intrigued to know more - as you learn about the sad history of its slave trade, but the wealth given from its abundance of spices. Visit the markets or add on a spice tour to sample and buy some of the best spices the world has to offer.

Among the abundance of beaches, Zanzibar receives the most numbers of tourists from all over the world, allowing visitors to experience Swahili life and culture. If you want to combine nature, culture and adventure Zanzibar has it all. No Tanzanian Beach Holidays can be at par with lazing on the crystal beaches of Zanzibar where the azure water overlaps on the white sands: where the sun downing creates a spectacular view changing the hue of the blue Indian Ocean water. The less crowded beaches:cruising on the Indian Ocean, the long beaches with calm and quite atmosphere - a perfect romantic environment to make your Tanzania Beach Holidays a trip of a lifetime.

Zanzibar Beach Holidays: Beach Holidays in Zanzibar are not all about lying under the lined palm trees along the shore of Indian Ocean or involving yourself with various water sports activities. It is somewhere to explore and learn about places of historical importance, such asthe residence of the late Sultans of Zanzibar, Tip Tip House, the Old Fort, Peoples Place and the House of Wondersand slave market.

Mafia Islands: The largest Archipelago, surrounded by a rich barrier reef. Mafia Island Beach Holidays offers interesting history and beautiful beaches which makes it one of Tanzania's gems.

Stone Town Tour: Anyone visiting Zanzibar for aBeach Holiday must visit to its capital, Stone Town. The town is an architectural marvel, with a blend of aesthetics and military fortification and is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar.

Bagamoyo: Stroll through the narrow and unpaved streets of Bagamoyo on your Beach Holidays. See the town of the fortified houses where slaves were kept.

Kilwa: It is the visit one of the most important Swahili historical sites in East Africa, famed for its ruins of a past trading era.

Pemba: It is said to have once been inhabited by a race of giants, is an untouched beauty that offers an undiluted experiences of island life in the Indian Ocean.

Tanga and Pagani:Tanga is home tobeautiful beach with white sands adornedwith coconut trees,perfect forrelaxation time. Pagani being distant from crowded parts of Tanzania allows for a castawaybeach holiday allowing for relaxation and an authentic experience of local culture.

Chumbe Island: Chumbe Island is a privately owned Island within a shortdistance from Zanzibar. Known for its wonderful ecological innovations and with extraordinary reefs.

Prison Island:Known for its prison that housed rebellious slaves. Prison Island is also called Changuu Island and is a popular destination in Zanzibar.

Chapwani Island:It is a small island with stunning long sandy beach.

Bawe Island:The Island offersfantastic value for money; with various water activities.

Zanzibar is the kind of place you'd want to be in after a long tiring African Safari.The warm water and the tropical beach atmosphere allows you to recharge and unwind. Visit Face Of Africa Adventures to learn more about our Tanzania Beach Holidays