East Coast Zanzibar
Dongwe Beach
A quiet luxury pocket between Bwejuu and Michamvi
About Dongwe Beach
Dongwe is a short, calm stretch of coast with a small number of upmarket hotels and very little else. The reef sits close to shore, so the lagoon is glassy, and the beach is one of the least developed on the east coast.
Best time to visit
Tide information
Things to do
- Beach walks to Bwejuu
- Snorkelling at the reef edge
- Kitesurfing day trips to Paje
- Spa days
- Sunset dhow from Michamvi
Nearby hotels
- · Baraza Resort & Spa
- · The Palms Zanzibar
- · Breezes Beach Club
- · Zanzibar White Sand Dongwe
Nearby restaurants
- · Baraza restaurant
- · Breezes beach grill
- · Nearby Paje beach bars
Where it is
Getting around from Dongwe Beach
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest (red colobus) · Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Stone Town
Excursion stops on the way: Stone Town old quarter · Mangapwani Slave Caves
Nungwi (North)
Excursion stops on the way: Mkokotoni fish market · Kidichi Persian Baths
Kiwengwa (Northeast)
Excursion stops on the way: Spice farms (Kizimbani) · Kiwengwa Caves
Kizimkazi (South)
Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest · Kizimkazi Dolphin Point
Distances and drive times are planning estimates for a private transfer; traffic in Stone Town can add 15–20 minutes.
Travel tips
- Ideal for honeymoons and quiet weeks.
- Very few independent restaurants — plan on hotel dining or transport.
Tours & excursions from Dongwe Beach
Every tour includes hotel pickup from this beach. Tell us where you are staying and we handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dongwe walkable to Paje?
It is around 6 km along the sand to Paje — a lovely long walk at low tide, or a 10-minute taxi ride.