Northeast Zanzibar
Kiwengwa Beach
Resort country with caves and a pretty lagoon
About Kiwengwa Beach
Kiwengwa is the northeast's resort hub, popular with Italian and package travellers. Behind the palms are the Kiwengwa Caves, limestone caverns still used for traditional ceremonies. The beach itself is broad and bright, and the lagoon glows a hard turquoise at mid tide.
Best time to visit
Tide information
Things to do
- Kiwengwa Caves tour
- Snorkelling and diving trips
- Sunset kayak
- Spice farm tour
- Jozani Forest red colobus excursion
Nearby hotels
- · Melia Zanzibar
- · Sultan Sands
- · VOI Kiwengwa Resort
- · Shooting Star Lodge
- · Ocean Paradise Resort
Nearby restaurants
- · Shooting Star Lodge restaurant
- · Kwetu Beach Bar
- · Fisherman's Kiwengwa
Where it is
Getting around from Kiwengwa Beach
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Excursion stops on the way: Spice farms (Kizimbani) · Kiwengwa Caves
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
Paje (East Coast)
Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest (red colobus) · Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
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
- Many resorts here are all-inclusive; check whether excursions are included.
- The caves are best visited in the morning before the heat.
Tours & excursions from Kiwengwa Beach
Every tour includes hotel pickup from this beach. Tell us where you are staying and we handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kiwengwa known for?
Large beachfront resorts, a broad turquoise lagoon, and the Kiwengwa Caves inland.