East Africa · Tanzania
Zanzibar
Spice-island beaches and the perfect finish to a Serengeti safari.
Best time to visit
June to October, December to February
Typical trip length
5 – 7 nights (plus safari)
Planning from
from $3,900 per couple
Flight time
~19 hrs from the US East Coast
Language
Swahili, English
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (USD accepted)
Why we send travellers here
Zanzibar is the beach half of our favourite African itinerary: Serengeti or Ngorongoro first, then white sand on the north-east coast. Stone Town history, dhow sailing, and reef days in between.
What sets it apart
- Safari-and-beach pairings
- Barefoot boutique beach hotels
- Stone Town heritage stays
- Traditional dhow sailing
Experiences we arrange
- 01Sunset dhow cruise
- 02Spice farm and Stone Town tour
- 03Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll
- 04Swim at the Kuza blue-water cave
Entry & visa notes
E-visa required in advance for most nationalities.