Kizimkazi
Tanzania · Zanzibar Central/South RegionTZ
Fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania
Kizimkazi - officially Kizimkazi Mkunguni, but also known as Kizimkazi Mtendeni - is a fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, and was once a walled city. It is situated three miles southeast of the Kizimkazi Mosque. In recent years, Kizimkazi has become a major tourist attraction, as daily boat tours are organized to bring visitors off shore to watch bottlenose dolphins and swim with them.
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- -6.450, 39.467
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Kizimkazi
Kizimkazi belongs to Zanzibar Central/South Region, Tanzania and has the feel of a place. Plan around water sports, nature and wellness and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kizimkazi
Water Sports in Kizimkazi
(6)Water Sports in Kizimkazi covers Diving, Kayaking, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Kizimkazi.
Nature in Kizimkazi
(5)Nature lovers get Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. All of it is drawn from Kizimkazi's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Kizimkazi
(2)The wellness shortlist for Kizimkazi: Hammam and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Kizimkazi is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Kizimkazi
(1)For adventure, expect Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kizimkazi.
Culture in Kizimkazi
(1)Culture in Kizimkazi covers Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kizimkazi.
Sports in Kizimkazi
(1)Kizimkazi records Tennis under sports. All of it is drawn from Kizimkazi's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kizimkazi
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Kizimkazi is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Zanzibar Central/South Region and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Similar destinations
Places near Kizimkazi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kizimkazi known for?
- Kizimkazi, in Zanzibar Central/South Region, Tanzania, is best known for water sports, nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kizimkazi?
- Recorded activities in Kizimkazi include Diving, Kayaking, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kizimkazi?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Kizimkazi located?
- Kizimkazi is located in Zanzibar Central/South Region, Tanzania. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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