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Overview

Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve is located in Zanzibar Tanzania. “Nakupenda” is a Swahili word that means “I love you”. The name itself tells you that you will love this great destination. You will enjoy relaxing on white sandy and serene beaches. You will also love water sports such as swimming with dolphins. Early mornings and midday are great times to visit the island. Don’t forget sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Let’s learn more including how to get to Nakupenda Beach.

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FAQs about Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

Where is Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve located? Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve is located in Stone Town, Zanzibar. This is off the coast of mainland Tanzania. Its latitude is -6.186185. The longitude is 39.162888. It is easily accessible from Zanzibar City Tanzania.

Why visit Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve? Tourists enjoy relaxing on lovely beaches. You will love swimming and snorkeling with marine life. You will enjoy closer views of beautiful animals such as tortoises and peacocks. Tourists also love seafood beach lunches.

When is the best time to visit Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve? The best time to visit Nakupenda Beach is during the dry season. This is between January to February and June to October. Timing should also be done right. Early mornings are perfect if you don’t like overcrowding. Morning offers quietness. Midday, the beach gets congested with many tourists. In the evening, the beach can disappear because of the tides.

How to get to Nakupenda Beach? The beach is easily accessible from Tanzania or Kenya. You will take a flight to Zanzibar. From Zanzibar, Shuttle services are readily available to the beach. You will love boat rides to the beautiful island. Usually, tour operators arrange for transfers from the airport to the beach.

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Interesting Facts about Nakupenda Beach

Animals
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve is home to some of the most beautiful animals. It is home to dolphins. Tourists enjoy snorkeling and swimming with these beautiful animals. Don’t forget to carry your snorkeling gear. Nakupenda Beach is an ideal place for enjoying this great water sport. In the waters, you will see multicolored marine life. A half-hour from the nature reserve is Prison Island. This is home to most of the giant tortoises. The island is a perfect place for breeding tortoises. You will see tortoises of different ages. A boat ride from Nakupenda Beach to Prison Island will allow you to see these animals.

Scenery
Nakupenda Beach has a scenic view. It has clean soft sand that makes you feel loved. Its crystal-clear waters and soothing waves will make you fall in love with Zanzibar. This charming island has serene beaches with snowy white sands, see-through waters, and tranquil waves. Behind the beach is the lush greenery hosting peacocks. You can enjoy watching peacocks here. A Nakupenda Beach day trip can allow you to enjoy this beautiful view.

Climate
Nakupenda Island has a tropical climate. Temperatures do not vary as much. The island maintains warm temperatures across the year. Temperatures range between 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. You can spend more hours on Nakupenda Island with this kind of climate.

The wet season on the island is between November to December and March to April. Rain is not common throughout the day. Some afternoons have clear clouds and can be sunny. It is a great season for beachfront tours.

The dry season is between January to February and June to October. Temperature is moderate to high. This is the high season of tourism in East Africa. It is the best time to visit Zanzibar. You can combine the Nakupenda Beach tour with other destinations. Contact your tour operator for assistance with planning a memorable safari.

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Your Accommodation Options in Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve

We have several accommodation options in Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve which you can choose from depending on your budget and other interests. We have incredibly good hotels, lodges, and camps that offer good services which we believe all meets your expectations. With our fantastic relationships with these facilities, we can assure you that you’d definitely get value for your money in the facility that we’ll book you for your accommodation. Among others, some of them include the following:

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