the south-east coast, south of Paje

Rooms and places to stay in Jambiani

Jambiani is a long village strung along the south-east coast of Zanzibar, a few kilometres south of Paje. Its beach is white and wide, and the lagoon inside the reef turns every shade of turquoise as the tide comes and goes.

It is a real fishing and seaweed-farming village, calm and friendly, with small guesthouses, bungalows and beach cafés rather than big resorts. At low tide you can walk far out across the sand; at high tide the water is warm and shallow.

Rooms in Jambiani suit people who want a quiet beach, local life on the doorstep and Paje's kitesurfing a short ride away.

2 places to stay in Jambiani

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Staying in Jambiani: good to know

How much does a room in Jambiani cost?
On Zanzibar Rooms, stays in Jambiani start from $50 a night and from $850 a month, across 2 places listed now. Prices are set by each owner.
How far is Jambiani from Zanzibar airport?
Jambiani is about 1 hour by car from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Can you swim in Jambiani?
Yes, around high tide, when the lagoon is warm and shallow. At low tide the sea goes far out and you walk across the sand instead.
How far is Jambiani from Paje?
About 5 km south, a few minutes by car or tuk-tuk.
How do I book a stay in Jambiani?
Choose a place on Zanzibar Rooms, pick your dates (or a monthly let) and send a request. The owner confirms, and you pay the property directly.

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