- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Zanzibar archipelago, Tanzania
- Type
- Beach Holiday
- Best months to visit
- Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
Overview
Zanzibar combines brilliant white beaches and turquoise lagoons with a rich history as a centre of the Indian Ocean spice and trade routes. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of alleys, carved doors, markets and rooftop cafés.
It is the classic beach finale to a Tanzania safari, just a short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha.
- Stone Town (UNESCO)
- Spice farm tours
- Jozani Forest red colobus
- Snorkelling at Mnemba
What you'll see
Stone Town’s historic architecture, spice farms, the endemic Zanzibar red colobus in Jozani Forest, and coral reefs with turtles and dolphins.
Wildlife you may see
- Dolphin
- Sea turtle
- Colobus monkey
Things to do
- 01
Stone Town tour
History, markets and sunset at the Forodhani food gardens.
- 02
Spice tour
Taste cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and fruit on a local farm.
- 03
Jozani Forest
Look for the rare red colobus monkey.
- 04
Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
Clear water, reefs and turtles off the north-east coast.
Best time
- Jan: Great time
- Feb: Great time
- Mar: Possible
- Apr: Possible
- May: Possible
- Jun: Great time
- Jul: Great time
- Aug: Great time
- Sep: Great time
- Oct: Great time
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Great time
June to October and December to February. March to May is the main rainy season.
Getting there
Direct flights from Nairobi, Arusha, Dar es Salaam and the Serengeti airstrips.
Where to stay
Luxury
Barefoot-luxury resorts and private island lodges.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Comfort
Beach hotels in Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Budget
Boutique guesthouses in Stone Town and Paje.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
