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Zanzibar East Coast voted and included in the Top 30 Island Beaches in the world by the prestigious Conde' Nast Traveler in their article "20 years...30 beaches"!!

Zanzibar- Zanzibar East Coast was named as one of the top island beaches in the world standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Petit St Vincent in the St Vincent and the Grenadines, Plaza de las Salinas in Ibiza, Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos to name a few.

Zanzibar's East Coast was noted for its "safe swimming, seldom crowded, hotel, cafes, bars and natural shade."

The article says:

"This 12 mile beach on the Zanzibar East Coast is populated mostly by locals-fisherman wading to their boats, brightly dressed women husking coconuts or gathering seaweed, kids with dreams knocking around a deflated football."

Noted as the WOW FACTOR

Zanzibar is one of the most exotic of African islands, and Zanzibar East Coast is its wide and blinding white beach"

"We have always known how magnificent the East Coast is- but we are delighted that the rest of the world is recognizing its beauty.

We hope that this prestigious selection will put Zanzibar firmly in its place as one of the most beautiful islands of the world - with the peaceful and untouched South Eastern Coast of the island getting the acknowledgment it deserves."

Zanzibar East Coast Tour Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu

The east coast of Zanzibaris lined with powder-white beaches which look out towards a long barrier reef, about a kilometer offshore.

Inland there's a coastal strip of coconut palms within which there are small fishing villages and a variety of places to stay.

There's good diving and snorkeling here, Ocean Paradise Resort and Matemwe and Shooting Star Inn have nearby dive centers for easy diving and snorkeling trips. (Such trips often visit the reefs around Mnemba Island .)

A new facility is the Palms private villas not to forget the new Fairmont Hotels Resorts Zanzibar !!

To the north of this long coast, Matemwe Retreat and Lodge occupies an isolated spot above a long sandy beach. It's a reliable choice; with stylish upgraded rooms, plenty of space and it has a very well-established atmosphere.

Karafuu Beach Hotel and Spa another classic tucked away in the Michamvi Bay, well recommended!!

In a class of it's own, Tanzania's top beach destination is Mnemba Island ? a small island about 5km off Zanzibar East Coast with one, small exclusive lodge on it taking just 20 people.

You really can go barefoot all day here, Robinson Crusoe style . Mnemba Island costs are very high, but then it is very good, and it's almost always full!

With a visitors list including Bill Gates, Naomi Campbell cost of the rooms isn't the issue to many of Mnemba Island guests.

Zanzibar Accommodation Lodges in a Nutshell http://www.zanzibarmagic.com