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Kiwengwa, Tanzania

Kiwengwa is a town of 2,429 people in Zanzibar North, Tanzania.

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Population2,429 GeoNames
Elevation17 m 56 ft
Time zoneAfrica/Dar es Salaam
Nearest airportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 31 km

Why visit Kiwengwa

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

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Things to do1

Kiwengwa cave

Scenic view · 2.1 km

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Museums and landmarks1

Kiwengwa Caves

Monument and historic site · 2.1 km

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Restaurants and cafes12

Cheap local food

Restaurant · Barbecue

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Africa

Bar and pub · 0.9 km

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SI Burgers Kiwengwa

Fast food · Burger, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream

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YAKO Restaurant

Restaurant · Italian, Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Seafood

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Hug IV Soul

Restaurant · Italian

Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 14:00-24:00

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Mama Mia - Gelato Italiano

Ice cream · Ice Cream

La Base, Kiwengwa

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Stone Resort

Restaurant · 0.9 km

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Amour Beach Restaurant

Restaurant · 2.4 km

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Boho Beach bar

Bar and pub · 0.7 km

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Il Pontile (The Bridge)

Restaurant · 0.7 km

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Local

Bar and pub · 1.1 km

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SI BurgerS

Fast food · American

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Where to stay14

Zanbluu Beach Hotel

Motel and hotel · 2.4 km

Plot No 108, Kiwengwa

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Sea Crest Hotel

Motel and hotel · 2.3 km

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Z-Lodge Zanzibar

Motel and hotel · 2.2 km

A beautifully situated beach hotel with charming bungalows, a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant serving delicious food.

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La Villa

Motel and hotel · 1.4 km

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Baby Bush Lodge

Motel and hotel · 2.3 km

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Blue Bay Beach Resort

Motel and hotel · 1.3 km

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Kiwengwa Beach Resort

Motel and hotel

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Mvuvi Resort & Restaurant

Motel and hotel

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Sultan Sands Hotel

Motel and hotel · 1.5 km

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2 more on the map.

Shopping2

Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries2

Healthcare1

Map of Kiwengwa

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Getting there and nearby towns

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 km away.

  • Gamba 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
  • Kijini 17 km northwest, about 17 min by car
  • Mkokotoni 19 km northwest, about 19 min by car
  • Koani Ndogo 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
  • Koani 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
  • Bububu 22 km southwest, about 22 min by car
  • Zanzibar 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
  • Nungwi 30 km north, about 30 min by car
  • Sokoni 53 km south, about 53 min by car
  • Bagamoyo 73 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

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