Best beaches in Tanzania, 2026
Top-rated Tanzania beaches by water quality, conditions and crowd
The top 25 beaches in Tanzania ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 score that blends Purity, Conditions, Crowd and Vibe.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+
Bahari Beach
Kunduchi, Tanzania
Quieter northern beach strip near Kunduchi with resort and residential access.
3OBI 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.
5OBI 7.5+
Bongoyo Island Beach
Kunduchi, Tanzania
Offshore marine reserve beach often paired with northern Dar beach trips.
6OBI 7.5+
Bongoyo Marine Reserve Beach
Msasani, Tanzania
A quieter marine-reserve beach area on Bongoyo suited to reef-focused day visitors.
7OBI 7.5+
Cheka Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
A local beach spot in the broader Gezaulole area, useful as a non-resort discovery entry.
8OBI 7.5+
Chole Bay Beach
Chole Bay, Tanzania
Sheltered marine-park bay known for calm water, reefs, lodges, and boat-based snorkeling.
9OBI 7.5+
Chole Road Waterfront Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
A small Masaki shoreline identity useful for hyperlocal discovery rather than mass tourism.
Coco Beach (Oyster Bay)
Oyster Bay, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam’s signature public city beach on the east side of Msasani Peninsula.
11OBI 7.5+
Coral Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
A recognizable Sea Cliff/Masaki waterfront with rocky coral shoreline and polished hotel-beach feel.
12OBI 7.5+
Dar es Salaam Yacht Club Beach
Masaki, Tanzania
Protected Msasani Bay beachfront used for sailing, families, and calm-water coastal access.
13OBI 7.5+
Dege Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
A local Kigamboni beach area that helps bridge the coast between Mjimwema and Gezaulole.
14OBI 7.5+
Fanjove Island Beach
Fanjove Island, Tanzania
Tiny private-island beach known for pale sand, reef water and low-density stays.
15OBI 7.5+
Fungu Mbaraka Beach
Songosongo, Tanzania
Small offshore island beach candidate often absent from generic beach datasets.
16OBI 7.5+
Gereza Beach
Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Small shoreline near the historic fort area, valuable for heritage-focused beach discovery.
17OBI 7.5+
Gezaulole Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
A quieter south-coast sand stretch used by locals and small lodges beyond central Kigamboni.
Husuni Kubwa Shore
Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Rockier island shoreline below the palace ruins, distinct from the main sandy landing beach.
Jangwani Sea Breeze Beach
Kunduchi, Tanzania
Well-known beach-hotel stretch south of Kunduchi with local weekend appeal.
Jimbiza Beach
Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Low-key beach near Kilwa Masoko that is useful for visitors staying around the Kilwa peninsula.
21OBI 7.5+
Kigamboni Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
Canonical local beach identity for the ferry-side Kigamboni shoreline without splitting minor access points.
Kijaka Beach
Kigamboni, Tanzania
A lesser-known beach area between Gezaulole and Kimbiji, useful for non-obvious south-coast coverage.
23OBI 7.5+
Kilwa Dreams Beach
Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Quiet resort-facing beach area north of town, useful for travelers seeking a calmer stay.
Kilwa Kisiwani Beach
Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Island beach tied to the UNESCO-listed Kilwa heritage landscape and one of Lindi Region’s strongest coastal draws.
Kilwa Kisiwani Beach
Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Island shoreline beside the UNESCO-listed Kilwa Kisiwani ruins and one of the area’s signature coastal stops.