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Nungwi beach on the north coast of Zanzibar
TANZANIA DESTINATION

Zanzibar

Indian Ocean beaches, Swahili heritage and island calm.

WHY VISIT

A place that stays with you.

Pair safari with white-sand beaches, historic Stone Town, spice farms and the warm Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar is the perfect counterpoint to a safari: soft white sand, warm turquoise water and a slower island rhythm. A short flight from Arusha or the Serengeti takes you from the bush to the Indian Ocean in a morning.

Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of carved doorways, markets and rooftop cafés shaped by centuries of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European influence. Beyond town you can visit spice farms, see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest or sail a traditional dhow at sunset.

The north coast around Nungwi and Kendwa offers swimming at most tides, while the east coast beaches such as Paje are known for wide lagoons and kitesurfing. We match the beach to the way you want to relax.

Stone TownBeachesSpice farms
Rooftops of historic Stone Town, ZanzibarWhite-sand beach and turquoise Indian Ocean waterDhow sailing at sunset off Zanzibar
WILDLIFE & HIGHLIGHTS

What you can see in Zanzibar.

  • Zanzibar red colobus
  • Sea turtles
  • Dolphins
  • Reef fish
  • Aldabra giant tortoises
  • Sykes's monkey

Getting there.

Flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro or Serengeti airstrips reach Zanzibar in about 1 to 2 hours. Many international airlines also fly directly to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Zanzibar questions.

How many days should I spend in Zanzibar after a safari?

Three to five nights is ideal: enough time for Stone Town and a few unhurried beach days without feeling rushed.

Which part of Zanzibar has the best beaches?

Nungwi and Kendwa in the north are good for swimming at most tides and for sunsets. The east coast, including Paje and Matemwe, has long white beaches with tidal lagoons.

Safaris featuring Zanzibar.

Aerial view of a white Zanzibar sandbank and turquoise Indian Ocean
10days
Luxury
Safari & Beach

Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar

Combine northern Tanzania's wildlife icons with an unhurried tropical escape in Zanzibar.

From$4,250per person
Couples dining on a Zanzibar beach at sunset with dhows on the water
9days
Luxury
Honeymoon Safari

Tanzania Honeymoon Journey

Kilimanjaro Airport · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar

Intimate camps, private wildlife experiences and a romantic Zanzibar finale.

From$4,850per person
Nungwi beach on the north coast of Zanzibar
5days
Mid-range
Zanzibar Holiday

Zanzibar Beach and Stone Town Escape

Zanzibar

Stone Town's history and spice-scented streets, followed by slow days on a white-sand beach.

From$1,290per person