Zanzibar Beach Holidays
Stone Town, spice farms, Jozani forest and the white beaches of the east coast.
Zanzibar is a 90-minute flight from the Serengeti and the natural way to finish a safari — a few days of warm water, slow mornings and Swahili food.
Stone Town rewards two nights: the House of Wonders, the old slave market memorial, the Forodhani night market and the alleyways in between.
On the coast, Nungwi and Kendwa have swimmable water at all tides; Matemwe, Paje and Jambiani are quieter and better for kitesurfing and reef trips to Mnemba.
Things to Do
Activities in Zanzibar
Stone Town Walking Tour
A guided half-day through the old quarter: the House of Wonders, the slave market memorial, carved doors and the Forodhani night market.
Spice Farm Tour
Walk a working farm tasting cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom straight from the tree, with a Swahili lunch included.
Jozani Forest
The only place on earth to see wild red colobus monkeys, plus mangrove boardwalks and butterfly-filled clearings.
Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
Crystal-clear reef snorkelling off the private island of Mnemba — turtles, dolphins and clouds of reef fish.
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Sail a traditional wooden dhow along the west coast as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean, drinks in hand.
Kitesurfing at Paje
Steady trade winds and a shallow lagoon make Paje one of Africa's best kite spots, with lessons for all levels.
Prison Island & Giant Tortoises
A short boat ride to Changuu Island to meet century-old Aldabra tortoises and snorkel the nearby sandbank.
Deep-Sea Fishing
Full and half-day charters from Nungwi chasing marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado on the Pemba Channel.
Safari Blue Day Trip
A full-day dhow safari in Menai Bay — snorkelling, sandbank barbecue, seafood feast and dolphin spotting.
Zanzibar Packages
Safari & beach packages featuring Zanzibar
11 DaysBush & BeachSerengeti to Zanzibar
High-action game drives followed by turquoise water and Swahili spice-island culture.
9 DaysHoneymoonHoneymoon in the Wild
Private vehicles, candlelit bush dinners and a beach finale on Zanzibar's east coast.
7 DaysHoneymoonLuxury Honeymoon Under Canvas
Secluded tented suites, private dining and endless plains to yourselves.
6 DaysHoneymoonZanzibar Honeymoon Retreat
Barefoot luxury on the east coast with dhow cruises and spice-island dinners.
9 DaysBush & BeachSerengeti & Beach Escape
Four days on safari then straight to the sand — the classic bush and beach split.
12 DaysBush & BeachSafari & Spice Island
A full northern circuit safari rounded off with five nights of spice-island coast.
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