Oceanic Islands

Oceanic Islands

Zanzibar, Mafia, Mnemba, Chumbe, the Dar es Salaam and Tanga marine reserves and Mnazi Bay – Indian Ocean islands from spice towns to…

Indian Ocean escapes

Islands of the Swahili coast

From Zanzibar's Stone Town to Chumbe's coral park, the island reserves off Dar es Salaam and Tanga, Mafia's reefs and Mnazi Bay's mangroves – the perfect bush-to-beach finale.

  • Stone Town UNESCO heritage
  • Mnemba, Chumbe & Mafia marine reserves
  • Bongoyo & Mbudya day trips from Dar es Salaam
  • Coelacanth coast and seabird islands of Tanga
13 Destinations
Indian Ocean Region
Dec–Mar Best Season

Oceanic Islands

All Destinations

Browse every stop on the oceanic islands – each with its own gallery, highlights and travel details.

Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island

Prison Island, Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island

The Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island which is located on the …

Pemba Island
Pemba Island
Pemba Island

Wildlife

Pemba Island

Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary…

Mafia Island
Mafia Island
Mafia Island

Mafia Island Marine Park

Mafia Island

The marine park at Mafia Island extends over 822 km², with more than 75%…

Mnemba Island Conservation Area
Mnemba Island Conservation Area
Mnemba Island Conservation Area

Beach Relaxation

Mnemba Island Conservation Area

Mnemba Island is a single small island located about 3 km off the northe…

Chumbe Island Marine Sanctuary
Chumbe Island Marine Sanctuary
Chumbe Island Marine Sanctuary

Chumbe Island Coral Park

Chumbe Island Marine Sanctuary

Chumbe Island: Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private natu…

Mbudya Island Marine Reserve
Mbudya Island Marine Reserve
Mbudya Island Marine Reserve

Swimming & Sunbathing

Mbudya Island Marine Reserve

Enjoy calm, warm turquoise water and relaxed lounging on the shore.

Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve
Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve
Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve

Fauna and Flora at Bongoyo

Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve

The Island has forest with vegetation described as bush land with emerge…

Sinda Island Marine Reserve
Sinda Island Marine Reserve
Sinda Island Marine Reserve

Walking / Hiking

Sinda Island Marine Reserve

This reserve is found in the Southern Coast of Dar es Salaam (Kigamboni)…

Fungu Yasin Sandbar & Pangavini Island
Fungu Yasin Sandbar & Pangavini Island
Fungu Yasin Sandbar & Pangavini Island

Pangavini Island Marine Reserve

Fungu Yasin Sandbar & Pangavini Island

Pangavini Island Marine Reserve is another uninhabited island located in…

Maziwe Island Marine Reserve
Maziwe Island Marine Reserve
Maziwe Island Marine Reserve

Bird Watching

Maziwe Island Marine Reserve

Maziwe Island is a very small submerged, unvegetated island surrounded b…

Toten Island
Toten Island
Toten Island

Snorkeling / Swimming

Toten Island

Toten Island is located in Tanga Bay directly opposite Tanga Harbour. Th…

Tanga Marine Park & Reserves
Tanga Marine Park & Reserves
Tanga Marine Park & Reserves

Tanga Coleacanth Marine Park (TACMP)

Tanga Marine Park & Reserves

The Park covers an area of about 552 km² of which 85 km² are terrestrial…

Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park
Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park
Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park

Snorkeling / Swimming

Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park

Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MBREMP) is in the Mtwara distric…