Tanzania · Zanzibar South & Central Region

Best beaches in Jambiani

3 ranked beaches in Jambiani, Zanzibar South & Central 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 Jambiani

1
Jambiani Beach
Long village-backed beach south of Paje with classic east-coast Zanzibar character.
7.0
2
Kibigija Beach
Northern Jambiani beach area with village atmosphere and fewer crowds than central Paje.
7.0
3
Mfumbwi Beach
Southern Jambiani stretch valuable for detailed coverage of the longer beach system.
7.0

What makes Jambiani's beaches stand out?

Jambiani sits in Zanzibar South & Central 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 Jambiani or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.