Zanzibar
White-sand beaches, coral reefs and the old streets of Stone Town, a short flight from the mainland after your safari.
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After the dust and early starts of a safari, Zanzibar slows everything down. The island is a short flight from the mainland, with coral reefs offshore and long white beaches lined with palms.
Stone Town
Stone Town, the old capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with markets and a history shaped by the spice and slave trades. A guided walk takes in the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum and the Arab Fort.
What to do
- Snorkel or dive in the clear water of the Indian Ocean (optional, at extra cost).
- Take the half-hour boat ride to Prison Island.
- Join a spice tour, or look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.
- Take a boat out from Kizimkazi to look for dolphins.
- Do very little at all on the beach.
How long
We suggest five days: four nights on the beach and one night in Stone Town.
Getting there
After your safari you fly to Zanzibar from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, and our representative meets you on arrival.
Good to know
Zanzibar's coastal communities are mostly Muslim. Swimwear is welcome at the beach and resort, but in towns and villages please cover shoulders and knees, men and women alike. Pack reef shoes and insect repellent; snorkelling gear can be rented on the island.
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Questions travellers ask
How many days should we spend on Zanzibar?
We suggest five: four nights on the beach and one in Stone Town.
How do we get to Zanzibar after the safari?
By a short flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our representative meets you on arrival.
What should we wear on Zanzibar?
Swimwear at the beach and resort. In towns and villages, cover shoulders and knees.
Is snorkelling included on Zanzibar?
Snorkelling and diving are optional, at extra cost. Gear can be rented on the island.
Plan a journey that includes Zanzibar
Tell us when you would like to travel and what matters to you. We will suggest how long to give Zanzibar and what to pair it with.