Zanzibar Island Beach Tour: Three South Coast Beaches

Three beaches, one day: white sand, calm water, and how locals live on the island

A full-day private tour of Zanzibar Island visits three beaches on the south coast (Kendwa on the northwest, Paje in the south, and Jambiani between them) with an English, French, German or Italian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and mineral water included. You swim and snorkel at each stop, watch the sunrise, and spend leisure time on the sand.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zanzibar's Best Beaches

• Visit Kendwa Beach
• Enjoy water sports at Kendwa
• Experience sunset at Kendwa
• Visit Paje Beach
• Try kiteboarding at Paje
• Explore beachfront amenities at Paje
• Visit Jambiani Beach
• Relax and enjoy sunrise at Jambiani
• Try kitesurfing at Jambiani

The experience

The day starts at Kendwa Beach on Zanzibar's northwest coast, known for its wide white sand and calm water. The beach sits at the edge of the island's eastern shore, where you can join water sports like kayaking and snorkeling at the nearby Mnemba corals, or simply float in the shallows and watch the sunset. From there, the tour moves south to Paje Beach, a long stretch of sand between Jambiani and Bwejuu village where kiteboarding draws travelers and beachfront restaurants line the shore.

Jambiani is the third stop, a village beach known for its own sunrise views and calm atmosphere. The itinerary leaves you with leisure time on the sand at each location, roughly an hour at each, so you're not watching from a vehicle. Your guide speaks English, French, German or Italian, and travels with you in an air-conditioned van. The tour runs seven to eight hours total, and you bring your own snorkeling gear if you want to use it. The operator does not provide it.

Stone Town and the island's spice farms are not part of this tour. The focus is the beaches themselves and the rhythm of the day: sunrise, water, sand, and the way the island's villages sit between them. Mineral water comes with you. Food is not included and costs between $10 and $25 depending on what you order at the beach restaurants.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport to all three beaches.
• an in-person guide in English, French, German or Italian.
• mineral water during the tour.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by ZAN DREAMLAND TOURS

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want your guide speaking directly to you in your chosen language throughout the van (no headsets or app), while visiting multiple beaches across the island in one day.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three beaches on this tour, and what can you do at each one?

Kendwa Beach on the northwest coast is known for its wide white sand and calm water, where you can snorkel at nearby Mnemba corals or try water sports like kayaking. Paje Beach on the south shore is popular for kiteboarding and has restaurants along the sand. Jambiani, between them, is a village beach with a calm atmosphere and sunrise views.

How much time do you actually spend swimming and relaxing at the beaches?

The tour runs seven to eight hours total, and roughly an hour of leisure time is allotted at each beach so you can swim, snorkel or rest on the sand.

Do I need to bring snorkeling equipment, or is it provided?

You bring your own snorkeling gear if you want to use it. The tour does not include snorkeling equipment. Kayaks, jetskis and canoes are available for an extra charge of $20 to $50.

Is food included in the tour price?

Food is not included. Beachfront restaurants at Paje and other stops serve meals and drinks for $10 to $25 depending on what you order.