ZANZIBAR
ABOUT ZANZIBAR
Located in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania and bursting with historied culture, Zanzibar is Africa’s top beach destination. Also known as the Spice Island, Zanzibar offers some of the most unique water adventures in the world.
Pemba Island
This island forms part of the Zanzibar Archipelago and is a favorite getaway among tourists.
Unguja Island
The main island of Zanzibar, known for historical Stone Town, stunning beaches and nature, both on-land and the surrounding coral reefs.
Mafia Island
The Mafia Island region forms one of the finest complexes of estuarine, mangrove, coral reef, and marine ecosystems in the world.
TOP BEACHES
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in Stone Town to form a rich cultural backdrop. If it is your first time visiting Tanzania’s most famous island. here are some tips to get started.
Nungwi
Situated on Zanzibar’s northernmost tip and it boasts of white coral sand that seems to glow, even after nightfall.
Kendwa
A long stretch of sand that extends down the west coast about 3km south of the tip of the island with clear water
Paje
Paje beach boasts the best stretch of over 3km long white sandy beach in the southeast of Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
Fantastic white sandy pearly beach if you are looking to splurge and enjoy Tanzania’s tranquility
Bwejuu
Most pleasant beach on the Island in terms of swimming with a truly unique form of natural beauty
TOP ACTIVITIES
Stonetown
Jozani Forest
Spice Tour
Prison Island
Zanzibar Trips
Embark on an exclusive Zanzibar trip, board a traditional wooden dhow and stop along to snorkel or swim, go on a food and spice tour, explore Stone Town, and unwind in some of the world’s most breathtaking and magnificent beaches.
WHEN TO VISIT
Zanzibar is a year-round travel destination, though there are preferable times to travel. Much like other tropical places, there’s usually downpours, rainstorm arrives any time of the year and then turns into a glorious warm sunny day.
BEST WEATHER
June to October(Little to no rainfall)
WORST WEATHER
March and April(Peak of Wet season)
BEST TIME
June to October(All parks), June-July and January-February(Serengeti for the Wilderbeest migration and calving)
HIGH SEASON
July to March(northern circuit parks, they get crowded), July to October(southern and western circuit parks, they don’t really get crowded any time of the year)
LOW SEASON
April and May(northern circuit parks still get quite a few visitors unlike the southern and western circuit parks, when many lodges close down)