Michamvi Beach : palm-fringed beaches and beautiful, blue sea are a romantic and relaxing retreat. The peninsula of Michamvi is located on the island’s Middle East coast. Michamvi seems remote and offers lengthy areas of uninhabited beaches to explore, despite the presence of two huge beach resorts nearby. Michamvi-Pingwe and Michamvi-Kae are the two sections of the peninsula.
Michamvi-Pingwe is a magnificent palm-fringed beach nestled in a succession of stunning bays between steep coral-rag cliffs on the eastern side of the island. Michamvi-Kae, which faces west towards Chwaka Bay, is located on the western side. At Michamvi the powder-white beaches, barrier reef, and palm trees are all the same, and the tide goes out for hundreds of meters.
There are a rising number of high-quality beach resorts along the 10-kilometer-long Michamvi Peninsula, some of which are among the most luxurious on the island. Over the last decade, the number of hotels in this neighborhood has more than doubled, and each has its own distinct style and decor. Currently, visitors may enjoy the clean, palm-fringed beaches, excellent diving, and ample space, but this is set to change if development does not slow.
The communities at Michamvi, like many others on the north-east coast, are extremely traditional. Life centers around the water, and many residents make a living from fishing, seaweed cultivation, coir rope making, and beach tourism.
Michamvi Beach, tourist Activities
There are several outstanding dive schools on the peninsula’s eastern side, which is near to a barrier reef that extends the length of the island. The Michamvi Peninsula receives significantly less dive traffic than the north-east coast, so you’ll see fewer divers and boats among the several dive sites. The tiny Oba-Oba lagoon, half way down the peninsula, is home to a rich assortment of corals and aquatic life. It’s a terrific place to snorkel and a good place to learn to dive if you’re new to diving.
Water sports such as kite surfing and sailing are also available. Kite surfing has become more popular in Zanzibar in recent years, particularly in the settlements of Paje and Jambiani. Its success has been aided by calm waters and a consistent wind of 13–25 knots for eight months of the year. The one-to three-meter waves beyond the barrier reef attract experienced surfers looking for a thrill, while the calmer seas closer to the beach are ideal for beginners.
Where to stay in Michamvi
KICHANGA LODGE– It offers delightful barefoot luxury for very few small, intimate groups in a totally unique position in the south-east of Zanzibar on the tip of the Michamvi peninsula. Untouched beaches, unspoiled scenery, and welcoming service tailored to your schedule combine to provide an unforgettable vacation experience in your safari stay to kichanga lodge.
KONOKONO BEACH RESORT– Konokono Beach Resort is located on the Michamvi Peninsula on Zanzibar’s South East Coast, overlooking the beautiful Chwaka Bay. It is one of the island’s most authentic and remote locations. The resort is a serene haven in the center of nature, offering seclusion and tranquility.
THE Z HOTEL, set in a tropical garden with steps to Nungwi’s award-winning beach and the warm Indian Ocean, will give you all you need for a unique get-away-from-it-all vacation, including LCD TVs, cable TVs, Wi-Fi, and docking stations in all rooms.
ISARAYA LUXURY OVERWATER Villas is Zanzibar’s only overwater villa resort. It’s a five-star all-inclusive resort with five water villas and an exclusive restaurant on Michamvi Kae Beach, just off Konokono Beach’s jetty. Isaraya Resort, a genuinely unique excursion in Zanzibar, has just opened and offers everything one would expect from an Indian Ocean island paradise experience. It is the ideal place to unwind after a thrilling safari in Tanzania or for a romantic getaway.
THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR BY CENIZARO, A magnificent villa resort on Tanzania’s Zanzibar Island, with 66 villas spread across 32 hectares and two dining restaurants serving worldwide cuisine with Indian, Mediterranean, and Arabic influences. It is another best accommodation to stay in your Michamvi, Zanzibar beach holiday.
