The South East Coast has much going for it. Less over-built than the Central East Coast (with the exception of a few extensive resorts in Dongwe), white sandy beaches lined with palm trees and a good sea-breeze which cuts mosquito numbers and make air-conditioning slightly less of a life savour, the region is ideal for those in search of a relaxing beach holiday.

However, as with most of Zanzibar’s coast, the tides change the beach dramatically and bathing in the sea at low-tide is pretty universally impossible on the South East Coast. Seaweed farming is especially noticeable in the South East as the villages are still very attached to the beaches as their source of income. So do not expect beaches tailored to tourist expectations all along the coast. There are many ‘working’ beaches.

Hotels on this site are spread between various beaches and neighbour different beach villages, all with their own individual atmospheres and appeals. These are Jambiani, Pingwe, Bwejuu, Dongwe and the Michamvi Peninsula.