Marumbi beach

Marumbi is a beach in the west of Chwaka Bay of Zanzibar island, Tanzania. The scenery is pretty nice, though not the best on the island. But swimming is a real problem. During the low tide, you need to walk for a long time to the depth. But during the high tide, the water is muddy and still shallow. So you always need to roam along the coastline looking for a place being relatively suitable for swimming. In most cases, it is easier just to swim in the pool. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -6.131472, 39.425638

See also: Zanzibar island

Hotels [edit]

Rooms' fares in the hotels of Marumbi range from US$70 to US$300 per night. This is quite expensive for such a mediocre spot.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Zanzibar international airport (ZNZ). Next hire a taxi.

At the current time, there are many direct flights to Zanzibar. So connections flight via Dar es Salaam makes sense only in case, if you plan a safari on the mainland.

When to go [edit]

Feel free to relax in Zanzibar any time of year - except for the pronounced rainy season in April.

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