Tanzania’s mainland coast is often described as the hidden jewel of the country and we are big fans of the region. Vast swathes of beach line the coast, the majority virtually untouched by tourism.

When to Go

Best Time to Go

Visit the mainland coast between July and October for the best beach holiday experience.

Area little visited by the majority of travellers

Miles & miles of untouched beaches

Scuba diving, southern Tanzania, Africa safaris

Easily accessible from Dar es Salaam

Very good beach lodges offering great value

lounge exterior, fanjove island, mainland coast, tanzania

Untouched Beaches & Secluded Escapes

lounge exterior, fanjove island, mainland coast, tanzania

Tanzania’s mainland coast is often overlooked as travellers head to Zanzibar and so there are some real gems here, huge beaches with a couple of lodges – truly wild Africa.

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