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Tanzania · Zanzibar North Region

Best beaches in Kendwa

3 ranked beaches in Kendwa, Zanzibar North Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kendwa

  1. 1

    Kendwa Beach

    Northwest Zanzibar’s signature wide white-sand beach with reliable swimming and sunset appeal.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Kendwa South Beach

    A quieter southern continuation of Kendwa’s coast that feels less commercial than the main beach.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Kilindi Beach

    A refined, low-density stretch south of Kendwa with upscale privacy and soft sand.

    7.0

What makes Kendwa's beaches stand out?

Kendwa sits in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania and is home to 3 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 Kendwa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.