Zanzibar, Tanzania

Indian Ocean Coast

Zanzibar

White sand, turquoise water and the spice-scented lanes of Stone Town.

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Overview

About Zanzibar

White sand, turquoise water and the spice-scented lanes of Stone Town.

The east coast has the best beaches and reef, the north-west the calmest swimming, and Stone Town the history. Tides matter — ask us which coast suits your dates.

Best time to visit

June to March

Getting there

A 75-minute flight from Arusha or 20 minutes from Dar es Salaam into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Highlights

  • •Stone Town
  • •Reef diving
  • •Spice farms

Wildlife

Wildlife to look for

  • Red colobus monkey
  • Green turtle
  • Dolphin
  • Whale shark (seasonal)
  • Reef fish

Activities

Things to do

  • Cultural Visit

    Time with Maasai and Datoga communities, on their terms and at their pace.

  • Snorkelling & Diving

    Reef trips at Mnemba Atoll and the Zanzibar east coast.

  • Stone Town Tour

    Spice markets, Omani doors and the old dhow harbour of Zanzibar City.

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