Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
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- camelia_dBucharest, Romania78 contributionsBeautiful beachThis is a very beautiful beach, the proverbial white-sand-turquoise-water variety, pleasant and not very crowded in January. Approaches from local males on the beach are few, polite and they give up quickly if not replied, as opposed to other places. Some of them are dressed in Maasai clothing which, according to the local guide, is not always justified and somewhat dilute the Maasai warrior legend. We had a good seafood lunch and drinks at Essence bar, which also provide sun lounges.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 January 2024
- Lucas ValdBarcelona, Spain5 contributionsVery Beautiful BeachJust wonderful.amazing beach in zanzibar Island.very perfect beach for swimming all the time.very busy beach with so many tourists. Kendal has the most amazing sunset. You can walk from kendal to nungwi and swim with the turtles when the tide is low.so much activities to do in kendwa beach. We had an amazing local guy who helped us move from one place to another for some activities in zanzibar . BABLI was always ontime replying our whatsaap messages and he gave us the best prices. Whatsaap +255756983368 for the best experience in zanzibar. You can also do a one day safari from zanzibar to mikumi national park.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 June 2024
- Pratyush M128 contributionsMagical SunsetOne of the best beaches in Zanzibar for witnessing sunset. The orange hue over crystal blue water on the long sandy beach is simply amazing. There are plenty of lively bars and beach hotels and clubs. All the attractions are in walkable from Kendwa beach. There are a lot of parties which is organised by the beach hotels present here. Full Moon Night party by Kendwa Rocks is one of them.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 July 2024
- Yuriy BTanzania299 contributionsOne of the best beaches in Zanzibar due to the lack of strong tidesFamilies, solo travelers, and children come here to relax. There’s plenty of space on the beach, but at times it can feel crowded. Additionally, hawkers and vendors can be annoying, as they tend to be quite persistent. It’s a great spot for swimming: the water is warm, the ocean is calm, there’s plenty of space, and it’s safe. Another advantage is the variety of restaurants catering to different tastes. There are also activities like diving, tours, and other fun experiences.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 27 September 2024
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miloje
Belgrade, Serbia8 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
After nungwi beach I can vote for kendwa beach the second prettiest,beautiful beach.stayed zuri Zanzibar hotel.its a private beach and the beach boys are not allowed to harass the guests different with nungwi beach.we were happy with the hotel everything wa perfect,the food,rooms and the staffs too.only the tours price was a bit high and we contacted Erick from with very nice and positive trip advisor recommendeations.his price was reasonable and the services was as it is recommended by other tourists who visited here before.
Anyone in kendwa who needs tours with transfer anytime you can call or WhatsApp the 🌟 boys,bably was our driver ,he was always on-time.
WhatsApp +255 624 097 961
Anyone in kendwa who needs tours with transfer anytime you can call or WhatsApp the 🌟 boys,bably was our driver ,he was always on-time.
WhatsApp +255 624 097 961
Written 3 March 2020
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King David
Zanzibar Island, Tanzania2 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Heaven is on the earth.. trust me!
Easy, slow, lovely, warm people, powder sand, affordable restaurant, crystal clear warm water will mend your soul and remind you that blissful can be achieved.
I enjoyed!
Easy, slow, lovely, warm people, powder sand, affordable restaurant, crystal clear warm water will mend your soul and remind you that blissful can be achieved.
I enjoyed!
Written 5 November 2020
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Mphoentle Plaatjie
Vereeniging, South Africa89 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Very beautiful. Not too busy. Very warm. Friendly people. Safe to leave your items and go for swim. Food and cocktails can be served in your seat. Water sport available and the most amazing Gelato. However, I don’t think it’s a necessity to hire. Take cash, card transactions are charged between 5-7%.
Written 25 January 2020
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Florentina B
Moscow, Russia9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We stayed in kendwa rocks for 3 nights after staying in nungwi beach.both nungwi with kendwa are very beautiful and not affected by the tides but the difference nungwi is always crowded with pushy beach boys who hassle you all the time.
I recommend booking tours online to avoid the hawkers and the beach boys.
We booked all our transfers/tours with star Eric
+255 6 24 097 961
I recommend booking tours online to avoid the hawkers and the beach boys.
We booked all our transfers/tours with star Eric
+255 6 24 097 961
Written 27 January 2020
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Lucas Vald
Barcelona, Spain5 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Just wonderful.amazing beach in zanzibar Island.very perfect beach for swimming all the time.very busy beach with so many tourists. Kendal has the most amazing sunset.
You can walk from kendal to nungwi and swim with the turtles when the tide is low.so much activities to do in kendwa beach.
We had an amazing local guy who helped us move from one place to another for some activities in zanzibar .
BABLI was always ontime replying our whatsaap messages and he gave us the best prices.
Whatsaap +255756983368 for the best experience in zanzibar.
You can also do a one day safari from zanzibar to mikumi national park.
You can walk from kendal to nungwi and swim with the turtles when the tide is low.so much activities to do in kendwa beach.
We had an amazing local guy who helped us move from one place to another for some activities in zanzibar .
BABLI was always ontime replying our whatsaap messages and he gave us the best prices.
Whatsaap +255756983368 for the best experience in zanzibar.
You can also do a one day safari from zanzibar to mikumi national park.
Written 8 June 2024
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Dwayne S
Sweden6 contributions
May 2021
Kendwa Beach is hands down one of the most beautiful beaches I have been to in Zanzibar. The beach has an exceptional environment consisting of warm local people, sumptuous sea food and drinks and vendors. The pristine white sand and crystal clear waters are equally enticing. A little bit of disclaimer is that you should seek the services of a professional tour guide lest you get lost in the sea of people at Kendwa. I recommend the services of Babli ( +255756983368), an extremely professional and committed guide.
Written 12 July 2021
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OZCH
Zug, Switzerland46 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
It could be a very nice long and wide beach...BUT there a lot of fisher boats doing theirs fishing business during night and throwing all the garbage in the ocean and beach. It is and looks so dirty, not only fool of empty oil metal cans, plastic bottles and other small little garbage.
They don't care and are not educated. They don't understand that their environment will be dead if they continue like this. I guess it's their culture to live in the garbage, as you can see driving around the island away from the hotel's.
Really not one of my favourite locations...sadly they don't look after.
They don't care and are not educated. They don't understand that their environment will be dead if they continue like this. I guess it's their culture to live in the garbage, as you can see driving around the island away from the hotel's.
Really not one of my favourite locations...sadly they don't look after.
Written 4 July 2022
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Ted
State of Santa Catarina150 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Kendwa Beach is a true oasis! Its turquoise blue waters, are very “Instagramaveis”, the stunning sunset and the traditional dhows boats create a magical landscape. In addition, the local hospitality makes the experience even more special.
But remember that when you leave the Resort area, you will be approached often by migrants from the African maasai group from North Africa, many of whom have migrated to the beach and wear their typical costumes. Good for training your English! If you like interacting.
But remember that when you leave the Resort area, you will be approached often by migrants from the African maasai group from North Africa, many of whom have migrated to the beach and wear their typical costumes. Good for training your English! If you like interacting.
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Written 29 September 2024
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alfred
Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates7 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Kendra beach is my favourite beach in zanzibar,clean beach and well maintained,clean white sand with blue beautiful water.different activities available here.i highly recommend bably and star for all activities and transfers
Whatsapp +255624097961
Whatsapp +255624097961
Written 23 December 2020
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Mauro
9 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Of the best known ones, it is the only beach on the island where you can always swim at any time of the day. Large, with fine white sand like talcum powder, transparent water, sandy bottom without algae or urchins. At sunset it comes alive with people arriving from all over, kids playing and dhows passing on the horizon. In the bay near the fishermen's boats and in the seabed the starfish. Amazing Kendwa!
Written 25 February 2024
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jessica v
Italy
Ciao, sto valutando di alloggiare al Kendwa Rocks. Volevo chiedere una info: per raggiungere la spiaggia non si passa per nessuna strada giusto? Il residence ha un viale interno che porta direttamente al mare? Grazie mille in anticipo!
Written 31 January 2024
Ciao Jessica!
Si giusto , il Resort è dislocato in un area privata circoscritta che parte dalla strada in cima con il cancello e un vialetto in discesa che porta alla spiaggia privata del Resort , le camere sono arretrate le budget ,a scendere quelle più costose , quindi se si hanno problemi di mobilità o si viaggia con bambini essendo il viale in discesa e salita consiglio quelle più verso il mare altrimenti vanno bene tutte . Il Kendwa Rocks è così, se invece intendi alloggiare in uno di quelli dietro al Kendwa Rocks con accesso alla spiaggia, devi passare dalla stradina interna .
Ciao Eva
Written 1 February 2024
Buongiorno. C’è la palestra nel villaggio? E campi da Padel? Grazie Massimo
Written 5 November 2023
Buongiorno, nella zona è possibile fare running di 10 km circa?
Grazie
Written 21 September 2023
molti corrono sulla spiaggia. le strade intorno sono in parte sterrate e in salita/discesa fino alla strada principale dove io personalmente NON correrei considerato il traffico e la guida spericolata di molti locali (per il nostro modo di guidare)
Written 22 September 2023
All'Eden village il WiFi è a pagamento?
Written 12 January 2020
Ed in tre e buona prende bene
Written 13 January 2020
Salve, Dal palumbo beach reef come si raggiunge questa spiaggia?
Grazie
Written 8 July 2019
C'è la navetta delll'hotel fino alla spiaggia di kendwa, puoi raggiungerla anche a piedi in 5 minuti. Al Palumbo si risparmia rispetto all'Eden ma la spiaggia è sempre la stessa, solo ke all'Eden sei in prima linea anche con gli alloggi.
Written 14 January 2020
Is it safe to run alone in the morning on the beach / in the area around Kendwa?
Written 14 December 2018
Zehavit C
Tel Aviv, Israel
שלום :) אני מתכננת להגיע לזנזיבר לחגיגות יום ההולדת 30 של בעלי. האמת שלא הצלחתי להבין כל כך מתי חם ברמת ה28 מעלות ומעלה. מתי מזג האוויר חם וטוב לחופשת שיזוף ובטן גב. אנו מתכננים לנסוע ביום ההולדת בסוף חודש יולי. מישהו שהיה יכול לעזור לי? שאלה נוספת, האם המרחק מחוף ננגווי לחוף קנדווה יחסית קרוב בהליכה? תודה לעונים.
Written 8 April 2018
yosi m
Ramat Gan, Israel
האם יש במלון אפשרות לרכב שכור לצאת לטייל באיזור . או אפשרות אחרת
Written 1 August 2017
לא ידוע לי על אפשרות לשכור רכב בזנזיבר.... מדובר בעולם רביעי.....
ישנם טיולים שמארגנים אנשים מקומיים מומלץ להצטרף אליהם ולא לשכור רכב.
במלון שהייתי היו מספר לא קטן של גורמים שהציעו טיולים בסביבה
Written 1 August 2017
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