Zanzibar East
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Zanzibar's East Coast provides the vision of an archetypal Indian Ocean beach that we all associate with Zanzibar - a seemingly endless stretch of powder-white beaches, stretching out to the barrier reef about a kilometer off shore. However, since the beach slopes very little, the tide does go out rather a long way, meaning that swimming has to be carefully scheduled.
The roughly 40 kms of coast line here is punctuated by a number of traditional fishing villages, sited among which is a wide range of places to stay. As with most places on Zanzibar, freshly caught fish will figure highly on your hotel's menu.
Again, this a region from which to undertake good diving and snorkelling, or simply - since the area is much less frequented than it is around Nungwi - just chill out in the sun (if that juxtaposition of words makes sense).
The exclusive, and expensive, island of Mnemba lies just off this coast - for details see elsewhere.
Zanzibar East ($300 pppn)
An excellent large-resort type of hotel, set on Zanzibar's Eastern coast, with every sort of facility that you could wish for.
Zanzibar East ($360 pppn)
Previously known as 'Matemwe Bungalows', the lodge provides a great beach destination, offering excellent diving and snorkelling
Zanzibar East ($570 pppn)
Situated just north of the main Matemwe Lodge itself, Matemwe Retreat offers the ultimate in exclusivity.
Zanzibar East ($60 pppn)
A relatively new lodge which is fast achieving a great reputation. Located on an idyllic beach, small, intimate and friendly.
Zanzibar East ($95 pppn)
Pongwe Beach Hotel combines unbeatable value and great location on one of Zanzibar's finest beaches.
Zanzibar East ($115 pppn)
A small to medium sized lodge on Zanzibar's stunning Eastern coast. The lodge possesses the island's sole infinity swimming pool.
