Zanzibar

Nungwi is the second-biggest settlement on Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja, after Stone Town. Nungwi, which was once a center for dhow construction, is halfway between modern and traditional. Even though the region has grown considerably due to tourism, you can still see the dhow boats leave for a night of deep-sea fishing.

Due in part to its tip-of-the-island location, where the tides change less dramatically than on some other islands, the crystal-clear blue waters are exquisitely tranquil. Due to its ideal location on the main island, breathtaking beauty, a wide range of activities, and lodging options, Nungwi is a popular tourist destination.

There are a variety of accommodations available, including boutiques, villas, affordable backpackers with dorm-style rooms, and upscale five-star hotels with views of the white dove beaches.

Mafia Island

Mafia is the only island off Tanzania’s coast that truly entices tourists to explore its offshore islands and sand bars. It’s only a 30-minute flight south of Zanzibar. The Arabic term “Morifyeh,” which means archipelago, is where the name “Mafia” originates.

Numerous animals find sanctuary in the island’s abundant flora, such as fruit bats, tiny antelope, and monkeys. But as you go beneath the Ocean’s undulating surface, you realize what the real allure of Mafia is.

Mafia is a fantastic place for divers and snorkelers of all skill levels because it is home to Tanzania’s oldest and largest marine protected area and all of its reefs are at depths of less than thirty meters. The marine life found on the reefs is incredibly diverse and spectacular, ranging from tiny nudibranchs to enormous groupers.

Chumbe Island

A few kilometers off the coast of the main island of Zanzibar, Chumbe Island is a small, privately owned island renowned for its remarkable coral reefs and innovative ecological design. Established in 1991, Chumbe Island, a barren coral island off the coast of Zanzibar, is now a private nature reserve dedicated to its sustainable management and conservation.

The lighthouse and a modest mosque, both constructed around the turn of the 20th century, are the island’s two historic structures. Discover the breathtaking coral reef refuge and coral rag forest on Chumbe Island, unwind in the upscale eco-bungalows, and sample authentic Zanzibari cuisine.

Chole Island

About 160 kilometers south of Zanzibar, on the Tanzanian coast, sits the small island of Chole. Based on a fossil coral reef that was uncovered at the conclusion of the last ice age, some 12,000 years ago, the island measures 2.26 km square. Large colonies of giant fruit bats can be found on the island. They are visible from a trail that passes a Qur’anic school, and their cacophonous cries in the morning and evening serve as sufficient directions.

A good place to witness traditional boat-building and sail-making, where all materials are skillfully fashioned by hand, is the docking beach at Chole.
The locals are amiable, and it’s fascinating to see their chic pole and mud homes, which are frequently tastefully furnished with stones for flair and color.