Indian Ocean Coast
Zanzibar
Where the safari exhales
Overview
After the dust and drama of the bush, Zanzibar is the exhale: turquoise water, white coral sand, and the scent of cloves drifting through carved doorways a thousand years old.
Stone Town's labyrinth of alleys tells the story of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European trade winds. Beyond the town, the island unfolds into spice farms, jozani forest and beaches that rank among the finest in the Indian Ocean.
As a Dar es Salaam-based company, Zanzibar is our backyard. We match travellers to the right coast — the tidal east, the swimming beaches of the north, or the quiet southwest — and handle every transfer, from bush airstrip to beachfront.
The landscape
A coral island fringed by reef and powder-white beaches, with spice plantations and mangrove creeks in its green interior.
Quick facts
- Flight from Dar
- 20 minutes
- Famous for
- Beaches, spice farms, Stone Town
- Status
- Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Ideal stay
- 3 – 7 nights after safari
Wildlife
Who lives here
- Red colobus monkeys endemic to Jozani Forest
- Dolphins off the Kizimkazi coast
- Sea turtles and reef life on the Mnemba Atoll
Seasons
When to come
Dry seasonsJune – October & December – February
Sunny days, calm seas, ideal beach weather.
Low seasonApril – May
Short tropical rains, excellent value, few visitors.
Experiences
Beach stays · Stone Town heritage tours · Spice farm visits · Snorkelling & diving · Sunset dhow cruises
In Pictures
Scenes from Zanzibar
Good to Know
Questions, answered
It depends on how you like your ocean. Nungwi and Kendwa in the north offer all-day swimming; the east coast (Paje, Jambiani) is tidal, breezy and beautiful; Fumba and the southwest are quiet and boutique. We'll match you to the right coast.
Coast
Pairs well on the coast circuit
Zanzibar is one of 4 destinations on the coast & islands. Most itineraries combine two or three.
