Dongwe is located in the eastern part of Zanzibar Island, where the climate is more pleasant and drier. The village is approximately 65 kilometers from Stone Town and 6 kilometers from the village of Michamvi.
The village is located on the eastern of the Island of Unguja, a part of Zanzibar Archipelago, right on the east coast – and eastern of the Michamvi.
How to get here:
Dongwe Beach:
Dongwe has a beautiful sweeping white sandy beach, littered fishermen’s dhows, and oceanfront accommodation. The region is an open, beach-rich district. On the whole, there is little to say about Dongwe but it is a place for people looking for privacy and comfort.
The Rock Restaurant:
This locally inspired restaurant is world-famous, renowned for its amazing location on the island of Zanzibar, and its wide range of tasty delicacies inspired by natural resources. It’s exclusively situated on a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean on the south-east coastline of the Island.
Nungwi Village:
Take a day trip to the village of Nungwi located on the northern tip of the island of Zanzibar. The village features a wide range of interesting attractions such as a natural turtle museum, stunning beaches as well as Mangwapani caves – a historic hiding place for slaves in the ancient era. You can explore the village to see the local furniture craftsmen at work and see how dhows are built.
Menai Bay Conservation area:
Visit and explore Menay Bay Conversation Area, take a boat ride into the bay to see the humpback and bottle-nosed dolphins. You can also indulge in some snorkeling activities in the bay.
Stone Town:
The capital of Zanzibar Island, Stone Town is a historic hub featuring a wide range of attractions, unique architecture, and spice farms. You can explore the alleyways in the town, marvel at the famous doors of Zanzibar, and have a taste of the local food.
Jozani Forest:
Located just 30minutes from Dongwe, you can visit the Jozani Forest, which is well-known for the rare Red Colobus Monkey and a wide range of bird species, bushbabies, and butterflies. The forest is a great place to explore if you love nature.
Zanzibar has a tropical climate and can be visited year-round. But for a sunny experience, it is best to avoid the rainy seasons from mid-March to the end of May and then the ‘short rains’ in November.
If you visit Zanzibar specifically for diving, it is good to know the diving on the north coast is excellent from June to October, and the south coast is best between November and March.
For more fun in Zanzibar, we suggest you search and compare tours we have available on the Island.
