Nungwi Beach, Coastal beach in Zanzibar Islands, Tanzania
The northern beach stretches along white coral sand shores with palm trees bordering crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean.
The area evolved from a traditional fishing village and dhow-building center into a major tourist destination recognized in CNN's 2014 worldwide beach rankings.
Local fishermen construct wooden dhow boats near the shoreline while maintaining their maritime traditions alongside modern tourist activities.
The beach remains accessible for swimming throughout the day, as it experiences minimal tidal changes compared to other locations in Zanzibar.
The white coral sand of this northern beach produces a natural luminescence effect during nighttime hours along the shoreline.
Location: Zanzibar Islands
GPS coordinates: -5.72600,39.29600
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:11
Tanzania provides photographers with an extraordinary range of subjects, from the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's coastline and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). The country contains major wildlife reserves including Tarangire, where elephant herds move between baobab trees, and the Ngorongoro Crater, which holds a dense concentration of large mammals within its 100-square-mile (260-square-kilometer) caldera. Coastal regions and offshore islands like Mafia and Pemba offer opportunities to photograph coral reefs, sea turtles, and traditional dhow boats. The Mahale Mountains support habituated chimpanzee groups, while Selous Game Reserve presents riverine landscapes and diverse animal populations. Stone Town's historic quarter features Arab, Persian, and Indian architecture spanning several centuries, including the House of Wonders and the narrow alleys of the former trading port. The less visited Katavi National Park delivers scenes of hundreds of hippos crowding shrinking pools during the dry season. Kondoa rock art sites preserve prehistoric paintings dating back as far as 30,000 years. The active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and alkaline Lake Natron with its flamingo flocks add geological interest. From the terraced hillsides of the Usambara Mountains to the wildflower meadows of Kitulo National Park, Tanzania covers nearly every photographic interest.
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