Pwani-Mchangani is one of the many resorts on the east coast of Zanzibar. It lies between the other resorts of Matemwe and Kiwengwa and is one of the very quiet areas.

There are several luxury resorts and budget apartments by the beach and Pwani Mchangani will satisfy those who prefer a quiet holiday.

Swimming is only possible at high tide, while at low tide you can walk across the lagoon to the barrier reef a kilometre from the shore.

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The beaches at Pwani Michangani are long and semi-empty - the resort is one of the least busy on the east coast.

Occasionally, there's more seaweed on the beach, but you'll always find a patch of sand that's clean.

Holidays with a tour operator - the best hotels

Pwani-Mchangani has several hotels that are mainly used by tour operators and travel agencies from Europe.

A holiday here will be appreciated especially by lovers of tranquility and luxury hotels.

We recommend you take a look at tours to these hotels:

• Royal Mandarin Resort *****
• TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar *****
• LUX Marijani *****

How to get there

Travellers usually head to Pwani Mchangani as part of a package holiday, so you'll be taken directly from the airport to the hotel by bus.

The journey from the airport usually takes around 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic.

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