Uroa Beach is a beautiful beach on Zanzibar Island, hidden along the East Coast and located right in the middle of Pongwe and Chwaka beaches. It has stunning resorts, and while not among the most famous Zanzibar beaches, travelers who visit here are amazed by its beauty and tranquility, especially because not many people throng here.
Things to Do In and Around Uroa Beach
While on your Zanzibar safari tours and staying at Uroa Beach, the following are the different things you can choose to take part in.
Sunbathing
Uroa Beach, like many Zanzibar beaches, has a picturesque coastline offering a unique and surreal experience. From the comfort of your resort, soak up the sun while enjoying the endless turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. As you sunbathe, you can also stroll along the fine white-sand beach.
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Explore the coral reefs of Zanzibar and the marine life. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving as you prefer, for a chance to fully explore the captivating beauty of the coral reefs and the diverse ecosystem they support, including a variety of fish, many of them colorful! You can also spot turtles.
Visit Uroa Village
While at Uroa Beach, visiting Uroa Village is a great way to complete your stay here, giving you a chance to enjoy and immerse yourself in the local life and cultures of the people here. The warmth and hospitality of the locals will have you freely interacting with them, learning so much about them.
Spice Tour
Zanzibar Island is also called the Spice Island for the historic and many spices grown in the area. Take a spice tour for a chance to learn about their origins, how they are grown, and even taste some if you can, as well as purchase some to take back home at a very subsidized price.
Sunset Dhow Ride
Experience an amazing sunset dhow cruise along the beautiful Beach. The dhow cruise has you stepping into a traditional wooden sailing boat, just as the olden Arab traders used. Sail on the Indian Ocean, enjoying amazing views and conversations, and above all, a stunning sunset.
Kite surfing or Windsurfing
Another of the things to do here is kitesurfing or windsurfing, thanks to the favorable wind conditions of the area.
Other things you can still enjoy while on your stay at this Beach include taking part in a Swahili cooking class, visiting Jozani Forest for primate and bird spotting, taking a Stone Town Tour, experiencing Safari Blue, going on a Mnemba Dolphins and Snorkeling excursion, visiting Nakupenda Sandbank, or simply enjoying the extras at your resort, like a spa treatment, among others.
Best Restaurants in Uroa
If you are on your Zanzibar beach holiday and booked on, say, Bed and Breakfast only at your Zanzibar beach resort, there are a number of restaurants you can choose to eat at, depending on your day’s travels. Uroa Beach restaurants to choose from include Samaki Lodge Restaurant, Uroa Bay Restaurant, Tuna Restaurant, and Kambakocho Beach Restaurant.
Accommodation/ Where to Stay
Depending on your budget and preferences, accommodation options in Uroa Beach include Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel, Uroa Beach Lodge, Paradise Beach Resort and Spa, Zanzibar Bay Resort and Spa, Sunny Palms Beach Bungalows, Uroa Bay Beach Resort, and many more.
Getting there
To get to Uroa Beach, you would need to first get into Zanzibar by flying into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). From ZNZ, you can then take a private shuttle drive to Uroa Beach, only about 50 minutes from the airport. Travelers traveling from mainland Tanzania in Dar es Salaam can choose to take a ferry from Dar es Salaam port to Zanzibar port, and then drive there.
It is a beautiful Zanzibar Island beach that you can visit all throughout the year and be rewarded with some of the most amazing beach holiday experiences. Get in touch with us to help you plan your next Zanzibar safari tour, staying at Uroa, and beyond.
