TRAVEL AFRICA
Nungwi nights
BY TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS
PALM-LINED BEACHES, COLOURFUL MARKETS, AND MOONLIT PARTIES AWAIT COUPLES IN NUNGWI( ZANZIBAR), WHERE EVERY EXPERIENCE AWAKENS THE SENSES AND SPARKS CONNECTION.
This month, we escape to Zanzibar … an island where soft sands, colourful markets, and centuries-old streets invite couples to explore, taste, and fall in love with the senses.
At the northern tip lies Nungwi, a village famed for its palm-fringed beach and traditional dhow boatyard. For centuries, fishing and boat-building have shaped life here, and the village still retains its cultural charm while welcoming visitors.
Couples can wander the Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond, home to green and hawksbill turtles, or snorkel along nearby coral reefs at Hunga and Leven Bank, alive with vibrant fish. Turquoise waters, powdery white sand, and spectacular sunsets make this village a quintessential Zanzibar escape.
For a touch of magic, Kendwa Beach, just a short walk or taxi ride from Nungwi, hosts Zanzibar’ s famous full moon party. Music, dancing, and the moon’ s glow over the Indian Ocean create a night made for romance. Held at Kendwa Rocks
Hotel, the monthly celebration features DJs, fire dancers, and beachside BBQs under the moonlight. While Nungwi itself hosts vibrant beach gatherings, this short walk or taxi ride to Kendwa ensures couples can experience one of Zanzibar’ s most iconic nights.
Nungwi also offers plenty of ways to experience local life. Visitors can join village tours, try traditional cooking, watch Swahili performances, or head out on a fishing trip for an authentic taste of Zanzibar.
Let Nungwi be your love story this month with gentle sunsets overlooking ocean waves, and nights alive with firelight and laughter.
78 INBOUND SA / FEBRUARY 2026