Safari First, Beach Last
Most travelers start with the safari and finish on Zanzibar. You arrive fresh for the early game drives, then unwind before the long flight home. At the end of your safari, your guide drops you at the airstrip or in Arusha for the flight to the island, which takes just over an hour, and our team meets you when you land. Prefer to recover from jet lag on the beach first? We can reverse the order.
More Than a Beach Holiday
Zanzibar offers far more than white sand. Wander the alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, join a spice farm tour, meet the rare red colobus monkeys of Jozani Forest or snorkel the reefs around Mnemba Atoll. Our guide to things to do in Zanzibar covers everything from the giant tortoises of Prison Island to sunset dhow cruises.
Choose the Right Beach for You
The north coast around Nungwi and Kendwa is good for swimming at most tides and is famous for sunsets over the sea. The east coast, from Matemwe to Paje, has wide lagoons, a large tidal range and some of the best kitesurfing in East Africa. Prefer to skip the flight? The beaches on the Tanzanian mainland offer quieter alternatives.