Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Chokocho Beach
Useful inland-side coastal village beach for broader Mkoani district coverage
Fufuni Beach
Far-south local beach likely missed by broad travel datasets
Fundu Lagoon Beach
High-value boutique beach escape on the mangrove-fringed southwest coast
Kengeja Beach
Village beach serving the south-central coast with calm rural setting
Kisiwa Panza Beach
Offshore island beach area with reef access and low mainstream visibility
Kiwani Beach
Small village shoreline with strong local identity and low visitor traffic
Misali Island Beach
Pemba’s standout offshore island beach for reef snorkeling and day trips
Mkanyageni Beach
Underrated west-coast village beach between Misali access routes and Mkoani
Mkoani Beach
Main south-coast beach area by Mkoani port with local life and Pemba Channel views
Mtangani Beach
Low-key south-coast beach close to Mkoani with broad tidal flats
Mwambe Beach
Quiet southwest coast beach near mangroves and traditional fishing areas
Ndagoni Beach
Local west-coast beach useful for filling real Pemba shoreline coverage
Ngwachani Beach
Remote southern shoreline for quiet coastal discovery
Shamiani Beach
Local coastal beach near ferry activity and southern Pemba villages
Sizini Beach
Southernmost rural shoreline with strong missed-map potential
Uwandani Beach
Small western-shore beach near fishing communities and tidal flats
Wambaa Beach
Quiet village shoreline near the southwest coast with authentic local character
Mkoani sits in Pemba South Region, Tanzania and is home to 17 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mkoani or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
