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Hidden Beaches in Zanzibar Only Locals Know

ZSZuwena Said25 May 20267 min read

Six quiet coves and tidal flats away from the resort strip, and how to reach them without a guide.

Some you can drive to. Some need a boatman and an early start.

#Hidden Beaches#Zanzibar#Off the beaten track
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Zuwena Said
Zanzibar Editor

A Stone Town local writing on Swahili culture, spice routes, and the islands' most quietly perfect corners.

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