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Place

Uroa Beach

Coast

Uroa, Zanzibar Central/South Region, Tanzania

A broad tidal beach on Zanzibar's east coast beside Uroa village.

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Why go

Why visit this place?

The overnight shifts the Journey from the busy north to the rhythms of the east-coast tide.

When you arrive

What to expect

Low tide exposes a very different shoreline; access may pass working village areas or accommodation properties.

Local knowledge

Local tip

Check the tide and use a public or properly authorized access point.

Visiting

Getting there

Reach Uroa on the mapped cross-island road.

Best time: Confirm current weather, tide, opening, and local access conditions before setting out.

Planning your visit

How to get there

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Where is it?

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Featured video

Episode 6 | Is This The Most Loved Part Of Zanzibar | Golden Zanzibar Tour & Drive To East Zanzibar

Video by Liv Kenya

Kendwa gives way to a cross-island drive and an overnight at Uroa.

Video

Episode 7 | The Ultimate Road Trip To South-East Zanzibar | Paje Beach & Uroa Beach

Video by Liv Kenya

Uroa, Jozani, and Paje form the Journey's southeastern island loop.

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