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Coast & islands

Overview

Zanzibar is the natural place to rest after a safari. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of carved doors, markets and old merchant houses. The north and east coasts have long beaches, reef lagoons and small boutique hotels.

A short flight connects Zanzibar with Arusha, Manyara and the Serengeti airstrips.

Highlights

  • Stone Town walking tour
  • Spice farm visit
  • Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll
  • Sunset dhow cruise

Seasons

Dry seasons (Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb)

Sunny, breezy and ideal for the beach.

Rains (Mar–May, Nov)

Heavy showers some days; good hotel offers.

Questions about Zanzibar

Which beach is best?

The north (Nungwi, Kendwa) has less tide change; the east (Matemwe, Paje) is quieter with wide lagoons.

Trips that visit Zanzibar

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Where to stay

Boutique town hotel

Spice Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, Zanzibar

A restored merchant's house in the heart of Stone Town, with carved doors, four-poster beds and a rooftop terrace over the sea.

FromUS$130per room per night
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