Best scenic beaches in Tanzania, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Tanzania that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Amani Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
A polished Kigamboni beach-resort stretch popular for quiet stays south of Dar.
2OBI 7.5+
Bagamoyo Beach
Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Historic mainland beach beside Bagamoyo town and its old coastal trading quarter.
3OBI 7.5+
Bahari Beach
Kunduchi, Tanzania
Quieter northern beach strip near Kunduchi with resort and residential access.
4OBI 7.5+
Bongoyo Back Beach
Bongoyo Island, Tanzania
Quieter back-side beach pocket on Bongoyo for visitors looking beyond the main landing beach.
Bongoyo Island Beach
Msasani, Tanzania
The classic Slipway boat-trip beach with clear water and marine-reserve snorkeling.
6OBI 7.5+
Bongoyo Marine Reserve Beach
Msasani, Tanzania
A quieter marine-reserve beach area on Bongoyo suited to reef-focused day visitors.
Boza Beach
Boza, Tanzania
Underrated village beach on the southern Pangani coast, useful for non-generic regional coverage.
8OBI 7.5+
Buyuni Beach
Buyuni, Tanzania
Low-key sandy shoreline between Ushongo and Kipumbwi, useful for travelers seeking less-developed coast.
9OBI 7.5+
Buyuni Beach
Saadani, Tanzania
Undeveloped Saadani-area beach with natural coastal setting and strong off-map appeal.
Bwejuu Beach
Bwejuu, Tanzania
Quiet white-sand resort beach just north of Paje, popular for relaxed stays.
11OBI 7.5+
Bwejuu Island Beach
Bwejuu Island, Tanzania
Tiny coral island west of Ras Kisimani with sandy beach edges and high missed-map potential.
12OBI 7.5+
Bweni Beach
Bweni, Tanzania
Low-key village beach on the southern Pangani coastline.
13OBI 7.5+
Bweni Beach
Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Quiet rural beach north of Bagamoyo known for open shoreline and fewer visitors.
14OBI 7.5+
Bweni Beach
Rufiji Delta, Tanzania
Remote delta-side beach with broad tidal flats and local coastal character
Chake Chake Bay Beach
Chake Chake, Tanzania
The main bayfront beach experience for Chake Chake, useful for local context and sunset waterfront visits.
16OBI 7.5+
Chikongola Beach
Mtwara, Tanzania
Local Mtwara shoreline spot useful for neighborhood-scale coastal discovery.
17OBI 7.5+
Chokocho Beach
Mkoani, Tanzania
Useful inland-side coastal village beach for broader Mkoani district coverage
18OBI 7.5+
Chole Bay Beach
Chole Bay, Tanzania
Sheltered marine-park bay known for calm water, reefs, lodges, and boat-based snorkeling.
Chole Island Beach
Chole Island, Tanzania
Small island beach stop inside the archipelago, commonly paired with Chole Bay trips.
20OBI 7.5+
Chole Road Waterfront Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
A small Masaki shoreline identity useful for hyperlocal discovery rather than mass tourism.
Chongoleani Beach
Tanga, Tanzania
Quiet coastal village beach near Tanga Bay and the marine conservation area.
Chwaka Beach
Chwaka, Tanzania
Local Chwaka Bay beach that is often skipped in visitor-focused Zanzibar datasets.
23OBI 7.5+
Coral Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
A recognizable Sea Cliff/Masaki waterfront with rocky coral shoreline and polished hotel-beach feel.
Dar es Salaam Yacht Club Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
Protected Msasani Bay beachfront used for sailing, families, and calm-water coastal access.
Dimbani Beach
Kizimkazi Dimbani, Tanzania
Quiet extension of Kizimkazi coastline with local vibe