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Safari & beach
Zanzibar
beach holidays.
White-sand beaches, turquoise water, spice farms and the winding lanes of Stone Town: the perfect way to end your Tanzania safari.
The Spice Island
Why add Zanzibar to your safari
Just a short hop across the water from mainland Tanzania - of which Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part is this lush array of islands. It’s impossible not to be enchanted as you approach from the air: clear, sparkling waters, darkened only by patch reefs, and punctuated by the billowing triangular, white sails of passing dhows.
On land, chic beach retreats, intimate converted palaces, private island villas and fun family-friendly resorts offer warm welcomes and totally tropical experiences. Be it trailblazing models of responsible tourism or world-class sophistication, the options are myriad.
The capital’s heart, ’Stone Town’, is an UNESCO Heritage Site: a labyrinth of narrow winding alleys dotted with bustling markets, eclectic souvenir shops and fine merchant houses hidden behind intricately carved doors. It’s an exotic urban backdrop and a fascinating insight into the islands’ Omani heritage.
For many, it’s the Indian Ocean beach experience that has the greatest lure: palm-lined stretches of powder-white coral sands, warm waters and coral gardens teeming with marine life. From adrenalin sports to simple seaside fun; sipping sundowners to deep-sea diving; some of the islands’ most magical moments definitely centre on the sea.
Above the waves, kite-surfers showcase their aquatic aerobatics, snorkellers ply the shallow lagoons and traditional dhows take fishermen in photogenic flotillas beyond the reef. Below the surface, tropical fish and turtles entice divers of all abilities, and starfish-studded intertidal walks are fascinating. And from the shoreline, watching golden sunsets melt into the sea make for perfect ends to laid-back island days.
Where to stay
Zanzibar's
best beaches.
From lively Nungwi and Kendwa in the north to kitesurfing Paje and quiet Jambiani on the east coast, each beach has its own character.
Nungwi beach in north Zanzibar
It is considered one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Nungwi is a small fishing village famous for energetic shoreline and a huge…
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Paje beach on east coast of Zanzibar
This beach is located 5 km away from Bwejuu, small village famous for its friendliness. There are high tides therefore swimming in…
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Jambiani Beach on east coast of Zanzibar
Located on the east coast, Jambiani Beach is more of a hidden gem. The reason to it is that Jiambiani belongs to a small fishing village.…
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Nakupenda Beach – 20 min away from Stone Town, located between Tanzania and Zanzibar
Have you ever been to a beach that disappears during the night? This place is definitely magical and unique. You can only visit Nakupenda…
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Kendwa beach on the north coast
white, sandy beach, crystal-clear water, and colorful coral reef Stunning marine life attracts those who like to dive and snorkel…
DiscoverCombine with a safari
Bush first,
then the beach.
Start with game drives in the northern parks, then fly to Zanzibar to relax. These safaris pair perfectly with a beach stay.
Multi-day safari
10 days · Tanzania
Family Northern Tanzania Circuit Safaris
This 10-day Northern Tanzania safari has been carefully structured to provide your family with a comprehensive wildlife experience…
Private safari
2 days · Tanzania
Tarangire & Ngorongoro Big Five Safari
This short but rewarding safari takes you to two of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations Tarangire National Park…
Private safari
2 days · Tanzania
Tarangire Game Drive & Lake Manyara Canopy Safaris
This exciting 2-day safari combines classic wildlife viewing with a unique forest adventure in Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara…
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