Kendwa travel guide

Kendwa Tourism | Kendwa Guide

You're Going to Love Kendwa

Kendwa is a must-see destination in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kendwa has to offer.

When to visit Kendwa

Kendwa in December
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendwa in December
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kendwa

Plane

Although Kendwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 33 miles from Kendwa. The shortest flight to Kendwa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kendwa is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 29 miles from Kendwa. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and CarQ, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Kendwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 33 miles from Kendwa. The shortest flight to Kendwa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kendwa is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 29 miles from Kendwa. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and CarQ, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airlines serving Kendwa

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendwa

From 5-star hotels such as the Zuri Zanzibar to great affordable options like the Sunset Kendwa, Kendwa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £464 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kendwa

Most booked hotels in Kendwa

Riu Palace Zanzibar
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£208+
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£192+
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Amaan Beach Bungalows
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Kendwa

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Kendwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.05 and £16.06.

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Kendwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.05 and £16.06.