Jambiani
A long village beach with a slower pace
About Jambiani
Jambiani stretches south of Paje as a string of villages, guesthouses and small hotels. It has the same lagoon and tides as Paje, with a gentler, more local atmosphere and better value accommodation.
The beach
Several kilometres of sand with seaweed farms and fishing boats.
Tides
High tidal impact, much like Paje.
Nightlife
Very limited, a few relaxed beach bars.
Families
Good for families who want a quiet, authentic base.
Couples
Suits travellers who prefer simplicity to resort polish.
Car hire
Handy for reaching restaurants and tour departure points.
Getting here
About 1 hour 10 minutes from Zanzibar Airport
A little further south than Paje on the same road.
Airport transfers to JambianiThings to do in Jambiani
- Village and seaweed-farming walks
- Kite surfing at nearby Paje
- The Rock restaurant
- Jozani Forest
- Kizimkazi dolphin trips
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Safari Blue
A full day of dhow sailing, sandbanks, snorkelling and a seafood lunch in Menai Bay.
View tourJozani Forest
Zanzibar's only national park, home to the endemic red colobus monkey.
View tourKizimkazi Dolphin Trip
An early boat trip in the south to see wild dolphins, run responsibly.
View tourKite Surfing in Paje
Lessons and rentals in the shallow lagoon that made Zanzibar a kiting destination.
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