Comparisons
Nungwi vs Kendwa: Which Northern Beach?
Nungwi and Kendwa are a few kilometres apart and share the same low tidal range. The difference is atmosphere, not water.
Nungwi
Bigger, busier and more varied. Independent restaurants, dive centres, beach bars and a working fishing and dhow-building village alongside the resorts.
Kendwa
Quieter and more resort-led, with a wider, softer beach and the best sunsets in the north. Less to walk to, which many couples prefer.
Which to pick
Nungwi if you want choice on your doorstep. Kendwa if you want the same sea with less going on around it.