Zanzibar Beach excursions
Zanzibar Island is knownas Africa’s tropical paradise, offering the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here, you find miles and miles of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, surrounded by the clear azure water of the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago together with Pemba Island and many other smaller islands. Zanzibar Island offers a laidback beach life, but also a large variety of activities, a colorful culture and a deep history. You can go on a spice tour or explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among tropical reef fish. Zanzibar Island has all the ingredients to make a memorable holiday. Contact us for our top Zanzibar island itineraries on request.
This is what Zanzibar Island is all about!
Crystal white sandy beaches with palm trees
Azure blue Indian Ocean
Beautiful coral reefs
Breathtaking sceneries
Culture and history in Stone Town
Friendly people
Good service
Delicious Sea Foods
Zanzibar Facts
Zanzibar lies 35 km (22 mi) off the coast
Population 1,3 million
Language: Swahili & English
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Total surface 1554 km2 (965 mi)
85 km (53 mi) long and 20-30 km (12-19 mi) wide
This is how you will stay
Zanzibar Island hasseveral beaches and resorts in all four cardinal directions. But our personal preference is the east coast of Zanzibar, mainly because of its gorgeous and serene beaches, the many activities it offers and the various multi-cuisinerestaurants, satisfying even the most picky taste palette. According to our travel experts, this side of the island offers you the overall best Zanzibarian experience. Since there are countless of resorts and lodges, we have narrowed our three personal favorites down to three price categories. For the Silver category, we recommend Fun Beach hotel – 42rooms with pool or beach view and modern amenities for maximum comfort. For our Gold category, we refer you to Next Paradise – an ocean facingboutique resort with 25 elegantly furnished rooms and excellent dining. The rooms come in several categories with each its own special features. And last but not least, for our Platinum category (drumroll….. ) – QambaniLuxury Resort This resort offers the most beautiful and decadent stay inZanzibar with impeccable service within its six, uniquely themed villas. The refined and graceful strokes in the interior designs and artworks makes each villa tell its own story and still give it a home-away-from-home-feel. Qambanis luxury and comfort at its best!
Travel time to Zanzibar
A flight from Dar esSalaam to Zanzibar takes only 20 minutes. You can also combine Zanzibar with a safari on the mainland. The distance from Arusha (safari capital) to Zanzibar is about 420 kilometres. Arusha to Zanzibar: € 285 (one way) Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar: € 90 (one way) Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar: € 350 (one way)Best time for kitesurfingin Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a perfect location for those looking for great kitesurfing. The best time for kitesurfing is: December till mid-March and June till October
A rich culture and history
The Zanzibar islands arenamed the Spice Islands, because of their rich history in spice trade and the many spice plantations. The historic Stone Town is an amazing mix of cultures. Food lovers and culture enthusiasts can visit interesting places, such as the Sultan’s Palace, the House of Wonders and the Darajani or Forodhani food markets. The opportunities are truly endless here!
Excursions and activities Zanzibar- Spice tour: walk with a guide through spice plantations where pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and fruit grows.
- Kitesurfing: at the beaches Paje, Kiwengwa en Nungwi.
- Mountainbike excursion
- Stone Town excursion: stroll through the narrow streets of this lively town and visit some local markets and the former slave
market. - Prison Island excursion: take a 30 minute boat trip to this island, which once was a place where slaves were detained. Nowadays
it is a nature reserve for giant tortoises and a place to see the
ruins of the former prison. - Safari Blue: during this excursion you visit 3 islands where you can swim, snorkel and have a nice BBQ.
- Visit Jozani forest: a great jungle walk through the last indigenous forest on Zanzibar with lots of monkeys, like the rare
red colobus monkeys. - Snorkeling and scuba diving at one of the many great reefs.
- Cultural tour: this excursion gives you an insight in the way of life of the local people.
- Mnemba Island tour: snorkeling trip to the most popular snorkeling spot in Zanzibar.
