Zanzibar
Spice island beaches and Stone Town
White sand, turquoise water and centuries of Swahili, Arab and Indian history in the alleys of Stone Town. The perfect place to slow down after safari.
Highlights
- Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Snorkelling and diving at Mnemba Atoll
- Spice farm tours
- Red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest
- Sunset dhow cruises
Each coast has its own character: Nungwi and Kendwa in the north for swimming at any tide and sunsets, Matemwe in the north-east for diving and snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll, and the quieter south-east beaches of Paje and Jambiani.
Spend at least one night in Stone Town for its carved doors, rooftop restaurants and the spice and slave-trade history that shaped East Africa.
Safaris that visit Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro Climb & Zanzibar
Climb Africa’s highest mountain on the scenic Machame route with an experienced mountain crew, then recover on the white sands of Zanzibar.
Beach & Bush: The Southern Road Trip
Drive the southern circuit from Dar es Salaam: Mikumi, Ruaha and the Udzungwa rainforest, then fly to Mafia Island to swim with whale sharks and finish on Zanzibar.
Southern Tanzania & Zanzibar
A fly-in safari through the wild south: Ruaha for lions and walking safaris, Nyerere for boat safaris on the Rufiji, then three nights on a quiet Zanzibar beach.