beach
Nungwi Beach
A stunning beach at Zanzibar's northern tip where traditional dhows glide past and the tide barely recedes.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Zanzibar North, Tanzania · Africa
Mkokotoni is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gamba, 17km from Nungwi Beach.
Mkokotoni is a town located in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. With a population of 2,572, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Mkokotoni 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 Mkokotoni to your route.
Mkokotoni is a city located on the Tanzanian island of Unguja (Zanzibar). The city serves as the capital of the Zanzibar North region. It is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the village of Kibaoni.
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Mkokotoni is located in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -5.8751 latitude, 39.2552 longitude.
Mkokotoni has a population of approximately 2,572 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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