Bawe
Bawe Island is a small beach located in Tanzania, specifically in Zanzibar, is located at a distance of approximately ten kilometers further inland from the area of Stone Town, the latter is the capital of Zanzibar. Bawe is home to an iconic part of Zanzibar's cultural history, and together gives each of its visitors the best views of a beautiful landscape that invites you to stay and enjoy all that the tropical climate has to offer.
On the other hand, having been, in the past, an island of commercial use, where the first submarine telegraph cable was installed, tourism is widespread and the influx of visitors is notorious, even surpassing islands such as Kendua or the downtown area of Zanzibar, thanks to the fact that Bawe has amazing historical centers, technology is present here, the vehicle system is electric to avoid environmental pollution.
And as for the environment and its fauna, it could not be left behind, being home to specimens such as dolphins, crabs and tuna. The first ones you can easily see bordering the entire island, in this area the dolphins have practically established their home and the inhabitants have been keeping them this way, since there is nothing that attracts more attention than these beautiful animals jumping and swimming a few meters from the coast.
What to see in Bawe
Bawe beach is an excellent option that we fully recommend. It is one of the safest beaches in all of Zanzibar thanks to the security protocols it maintains, not only for the preservation and maintenance of the natural areas, but also for other visual attractions that make it unforgettable.
- Such as the snorkeling in the marine parkIt should be noted that the vast majority of the beaches in Zanzibar have amazing expanses of coral, which can be glimpsed through the sea. diving. But in the case of Bawe they can also be seen with the naked eye, where you can see the range of colors shimmering, even this tonality is changing around the passage of time.
- The old technology centersThese are another adventure that we advise you to see, these have been maintained since ancient times, as a pledge of the value of the past, of the history of Zanzibar itself, and this will give you the opportunity to know it first hand.
- The residence of the coralsThere is a sector in Bawe, which is full of coral walls, which have been growing over time, at first sight can be seen near the coast in the northwest, and if you practice diving you can appreciate it in detail, their shapes are beautiful and the mixture of colors of the corals when the sun shines directly gives flashes that leave more than one viewer amazed.
- Following the above, once you are in the coral residence, you can also use the usual transport boats, Depending on the tour you choose, you have the alternative of making a stop in each corner where the coral reefs are more striking, there you can swim or dive, depending on the equipment you carry, if you do not have the oxygen tank to dive you can stay on the surface and see the mix of colors, in this case we advise you to go to the early hours of the day when the sun rises with more impetus.
Activities available in Bawe
The later it gets, or the more the sun is setting, the more the corals will transform in the main area of Bawe and it is right at this moment when the corals start to form. activities that take place most often on this beach.
- Diving is an unprecedented visual pleasure and you will have the opportunity to be a spectator and at the same time, being submerged, to be close to the changing colors of the corals. This change occurs both in the early and late hours of the day.
- The discovery of marine gardensThis activity is similar to scuba diving, however, it has the combination of scuba diving and expedition, because here you will explore the gardens and sand walls that are under the sea, in the deepest part of the sea.
- Snorkeling is always present when we make reference to activities in Zanzibar, therefore, it is the most used on each beach.
What is the best beach other than Bawe?
If you are looking for the ideal island after your visit in BaweIf you want to stay close to the northern part of Zanzibar, you have two excellent options, both near and far, depending on whether you want to stay close to the northern part of Zanzibar or explore the southern area, where there are beaches waiting for you as well.
In case you choose a nearby beach, we recommend PembaThis island, which is extensive, continues to maintain the optical wonders that Bawe hasYou can also see some dolphins strolling near the coast, but to enjoy it more accurately it will be necessary to rent boats or motorboats to enjoy your experience as in Bawe.
In case you want to go to a distant beach, leaving what you already know of the north zone, your best choice is will be JambianiThis beach has one of the best areas for swimming and surfing, the tide has a completely different tone and also, you will not find a large number of people, since Jambiani is one of the quietest islands, has little influx of tourists and therefore does not cease to have activities of interest or commercial and historical centers that we recommend you to know.
In Zanzibar, it is impossible to determine just one beach, as it will be your experience and preference that will determine which one is right for you.