Matemwe

Matemwe has upscale, quiet beach life with luxury hotels. Good for relaxation with quality service and security, but expensive and limited social interaction.

Along the northeast coast, Matemwe has luxury boutique hotels instead of hostels. The vibe is upscale and quiet - honeymooners, families, and travelers willing to pay more for quality. Tidal patterns are dramatic like all east coast beaches, with huge stretches of sand and shallow pools at low tide that look nice for walking. Unlike Paje's kite scene or Nungwi's parties, Matemwe is about quiet. You'll read under palm trees, do spa treatments, or take dhow trips arranged by your hotel. The village itself is still local with traditional dhow building. You can visit workshops to watch craftsmen work. The upscale resorts have good service and security. Staff anticipate what you need. English widely spoken in hotels. Eating alone at hotel restaurants is comfortable with attentive service. Trade-off: limited interaction with other travelers and everything costs more. If you want quiet luxury on beaches without crowds and can pay for it, this works.