The appeal of the offshore islands in the Zanzibar Archipelago means that Tanzania’s mainland beaches are rarely visited.
We’ve seen them for ourselves though, and we’d definitely recommend their laid-back charms.
Pangani feels like the Zanzibar of forty years ago, whilst Ras Kutani’s tranquil beaches just a few hours' south of Dar es Salaam feel a million miles removed from the bustle of the city. Tanzania’s principle city remains more of an overnight stop than anything else, but a couple of great hotels make this a fairly painless experience.
