beach
Nungwi Beach
A stunning beach at Zanzibar's northern tip where traditional dhows glide past and the tide barely recedes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Zanzibar North, Tanzania · Africa
Kijini is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gamba, 14km from Nungwi Beach.
Kijini is a town located in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. With a population of 3,720, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kijini sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kijini to your route.
Fukuchani is a village on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, part of Zanzibar. It is located on the northwest coast of the island, between Kibaoni and Kendwa. As of 2012 census, the village had a population of 2,208 people, with a population density of 267.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (692/sq mi).
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popular spot for tourists and is also home to the Fukuchani Ruins. The Fukuchani Ruins are near the edge of the village and are the remains of a 16th-century coral rag house. The ruins date to the 16th century, but it is thought that there was a Shirazi settlement located here before and the remaining structure was constructed by the Portuguese. The ruins are known to locals as the "Portuguese House". The house had pointed stone arches and appeared to be fortified domestic dwelling, with gun slits in the walls of the gatehouse.
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Kijini is located in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -5.8500 latitude, 39.3167 longitude.
Kijini has a population of approximately 3,720 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
A stunning beach at Zanzibar's northern tip where traditional dhows glide past and the tide barely recedes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The tallest building in Stone Town, built in 1883 as a sultan's ceremonial palace and the first in Zanzibar with electric light and a lift. Its tiered balconies front the Forodhani seafront.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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