The Most Romantic Island Of Them All
ZANZIBAR ISLAND TOURS
Zanzibar Beach Holidays
4 Nights / 5 Days
Zanzibar Island
from: £ 370.00 per person
Few places evoke such romance as the fabled spice islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia -sleepy islands with beautiful unspoilt beaches and lush tropical vegetation.
Zanzibar Pemba Island
7 Nights / 8 Days
Pemba Island – Manta Resort
from: £ 660.00 per person
An exotic island paradise of great beauty. And for that once in a lifetime experience, rent a private floating room at The Manta Resort.
Tanzania Wildlife Discovery with Zanzibar
8 Nights / 9 Days
Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Serengeti National Park – Zanzibar Beach
A great experience with a Safari in Tanzania combined with the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar Island.
Tanzania Selous Safari & Zanzibar
9 Nights / 10 Days
Dar-es-Salaam – Selous Game Reserve – Zanzibar – Dar-es-Salaam
from: £ 2,340.00 per person
Tanzania Selous Safari and Zanzibar offers some of the most spectacular safari and beach experiences.
Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach
10 Nights /11 Days
Arusha – Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti – Zanzibar Beach
from: £ 3,200.00 per person depending on dates of travel
Accommodation at the premium Serena Safari Lodges & Breezes Beach Resort & Spa in Zanzibar.
Kenya Safari with Zanzibar Beach
11 Nights 12 Days
Amboseli National Park (Kenya), Masai Mara – Zanzibar Beach
from: £ on request
Experience Out of Africa’ scenic beauty in magnificent game-rich National Parks with Zanzibar Beach.
Zanzibar Holiday Highlights
- Lounge around the white sand and do absolutely nothing at all.
- Wander through Stone Town to explore a thousand years of history.
- Go swimming with wild dolphins in Kizimkazi.
- Connect with traditional Swahili culture.
- Discover superb Indian Ocean snorkeling and scuba diving.
- Walk through indigenous forest for intimate encounters with red colobus monkeys.
- Relax and feel the stress melt away.
Fascinating Facts
- Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, was born in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Mercury spent his upbringing on the island and India until he reached his mid-teens.
- The Zanzibar Islands are commonly known as The Spice Islands due to their production of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper.
- Throughout history there have been many who have fought to control the important island; amongst them, the Persians, Portuguese, Omani and British. It was seen as a gateway to mainland East Africa.
- Stone Town is a place of winding lanes, ornately carved wooden doors, circular towers, raised terraces and beautiful mosques. Important architectural features are the Livingstone house and the House of Wonders, which is a former Sultan’s palace.
- The Zanzibar red colobus monkey is endemic to the main island of Unguja – there are approximately only 3,000 individuals left.
Things to Do on a Zanzibar Holiday
Unlike some Indian Ocean islands, with a Zanzibar holiday, there is also a lot to do. You still spend many languid hours around the pool or beach. But this laid-back beach time is combined with some mostly laid-back activities.
Snorkeling, Diving, and Fishing
The islands have some of the finest dive sites on the planet. October to March are best for diving as the waters are clearest, but diving is an all year round activity. We can arrange fun dives along with PADI qualification courses.
Snorkeling is easy to arrange on the island and there are some stunning spots, especially around the north and northwest. Deep sea fishing is another popular activity, with the Pemba Channel offering some worthy big-game fish.
Spice Tours
Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island. For many centuries it was a trading hub for spices traveling between Southeast Asia, India, China, Africa, and Europe. You can tour traditional spice plantations and explore the atmospheric spice markets of Stone Town.
Historical Tours
Zanzibar has a complicated history. It traded slaves long after the abolition of slavery. It was occupied by the British, Portuguese, Persians and Omanis, evidence of which is found around Stone Town and the West Coast. Put simply, Zanzibar is one of Africa’s finest historical destinations. Local guides can narrate its treasures.
Swimming With Wild Dolphins
Wild dolphins go fishing every morning in Kizimkazi. You can swim with them, as long as you get to Kizimkazi in time. Note that these are wild dolphins, so the experience is completely different from being at Sea World. Go swimming at dawn and this can be one of Africa’s most intimate wildlife encounters.
Monkeys in Jozani Chwaka Bay
Mahogany trees and mangrove swamps stretch through the heart of Zanzibar’s main island. They provide refuge for the adorable yet critically endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey. Around 1000 of them live in a national park and walking among them is a popular half-day excursion.
Best Time to Travel on a Zanzibar Holiday
Zanzibar is a good all year round destination. It is close to the equator and warm every month of the year. Many visitors prefer the cloudier months. The African sun can become intense so cloud may be preferred over blue skies – you will still get a good tan!
December to March are the hottest months of the year. The ocean is flat and the weather is consistent, with very warm and humid days.
April and May brings heavy rain and is low season. Downpours are usually brief and cloudy skies bring respite from the heat. These are the best months to get a Zanzibar holiday deal.
June to August is Zanzibar’s peak season and the coolest time of year. The temperatures are milder and it is easy to spend many hours in the sun. Just note the potential for crowds in Nungwe and Stone Town.
September to November is warm and mostly dry. There will be some rain but this is brief, even if cloudy skies are common. These months are off season and another time for a Zanzibar holiday deal.
Planning a Zanzibar Holiday
Zanzibar is easy to combine with an East African safari, but also a superb standalone holiday. We know the best transport connections and partner with local guides to give you an authentic Zanzibar experience. Of course, we also know of the islands’ best hotels and villas.
We will give you personalized advice on different properties, so you can make an informed decision about where to stay.
Everything we do at Safaris Online is tailored to you. There is no cookie-cutter approach here. Tell us your interests and we will plan the Zanzibar holiday of a lifetime.
