Zanzibar Beach

Why go on Zanzibar Beach Holidays.

Escape to the enchanting Zanzibar Island and its romantic azure shores off Tanzania’s coast, where you can relax after your thrilling safari adventures. Zanzibar Island is a paradise of white sand beaches, coral reefs, diving sites, and mangrove forests teeming with monkeys. It is also a melting pot of cultures, showcasing influences from Arabia, Persia, India and Europe.

Guide To Zanzibar Beach Holidays

For a picturesque beach safari experience with a difference, you can’t go wrong with a Zanzibar holiday. Zanzibar Island is a jewel in the Indian ocean, surrounded by a collection of world-class holiday beaches. Combine bush safari and beach by adding a visit to Zanzibar to your Tanzanian safari; visiting both provides a wonderful experience of the best that Tanzania has to offer.

Your perfect island holiday awaits, here you can swim, snorkel or just spend lazy days exploring. Explore the historic Stone Town, boasting an extensive culture, lively marketplaces, beautifully carved wooden doors, breathtaking mosques and grand Arab residences; last but not least get a taste of the delicious cuisines. Visit the spice plantations that gave Zanzibar its nickname, “Spice Islands”. Discover the secrets of the 50-island archipelago in the Indian Ocean, including Pemba and Mafia. Another must-see attraction in Zanzibar includes the Jozani Forest Reserve; home to the rare Kirk’s red colobus monkey and Aders’ duiker.

In fact, Zanzibar is the collective name for the group of islands of which Unguja and Pemba are the largest. Our collection of luxury Zanzibar tours and holidays includes romantic retreats and honeymoon ideas in quiet boutique hotels as well as family-friendly holidays at finer beach resorts and impressive villa accommodations.

Zanzibar Beach Vacations Highlights

Escape to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches and enjoy all-inclusive safari holiday packages. Enjoy top Zanzibar beach resorts, discover this wonderful Island on romantic beach honeymoons, and family vacations. With its immaculate beaches, turquoise waters and exotic atmosphere, Zanzibar paradise promises a winter under the Indian sun.  Find out all you need to know about Zanzibar, and get expert advice, information and recommendations. Get an award-winning, expert advice on where to stay & the best deals on offer for a luxury Zanzibar Holiday.

Historical Lure: Stone Town’s labyrinthine alleys, spice markets, and centuries-old buildings transport visitors to another time.

World-Class Beaches & Islands Delight: Zanzibar’s coastlines are lined with palm-fringed, white-sand beaches and luxurious resorts.

World-Class Diving & Snorkeling: Crystal-clear waters teem with vibrant marine life, coral reefs, and even dolphin encounters.

Fascinating Cultural: A blend of African, Arab, and European influences creates a rich and diverse cultural experience.

Perfect Safari Combination: A popular extension to a Tanzania safari, offering relaxation after thrilling wildlife encounters.

Top 6 Best Places To Visit In Zanzibar

Offering an appealing blend of tropical beach experiences, Zanzibar has such a diverse coastline that there are plenty of unalike experiences across the main island, from a lively culture in the south to tranquil barefoot luxury in the north. There is plenty of attractions beyond splendid palm trees, and white beaches; we’ve collected the best places to visit in Zanzibar, and the best time to visit.

Start off with the main capital Stone Town that offer a series of welcoming experiences to away-from-the-crowds Islands that offer much more exclusive experiences – perfect for Zanzibar family holidays, honeymoon holiday trips and all kinds of adventure wanderers. We take a look at where to go in Pemba, Mafia, Chumbe and Mnemba below.

First, a look at the different best beaches on Zanzibar, where to go and what to expect at each:

1. Nungwi and Kendwa (North Coast) – suitable for travelers looking for a good time, Nungwi is home to the best beaches on the island with non-tidal turquoise waters and really powdery white sands – can sometimes be busy but the resorts continue to offer a more laid-back beach holiday vibe.

2. Pongwe (East) – Pongwe sits in a little concave bit of coast line which means the beach is glorious and when the tide isn’t completely in, it is seaweed free and very pretty. If relaxing is what you’re after, Pongwe is the perfect beach for your Zanzibar vacation. Not like the stretching beaches of the north, but a pocket of pure beachy gold, the area is less busy than the north.

3. Paje and Dongwe (East) – Although tidal, here sits some of our favourite luxury Zanzibar hotels. In terms of beach accommodation resorts – you won’t be let down. With its ideal lagoon, Paje is Zanzibar’s hottest kitesurfing destination, and many well-run kitesurfing schools offer lessons and rentals. The beach is wide and beautiful, but getting your feet wet is a little harder as the sea is further out and very tidal.

4. Matemwe (North-East) – Fishing, snorkelling, and diving are perfect. Slightly to the east of Nungwi, Matemwe is slightly tidal but still offers good value accommodation options. A quiet fishing community under gently swaying palms, classic palm-fringed beaches, white sand, and an emerald sea with private villas, perfect for a luxury vacation in Zanzibar.

5. Jambiani, South (South) East & West Zanzibar – a great place to visit for the best kite surfing experiences on the island as there are consistently good winds. You’ll find plenty of excellent midrange and budget accommodation available. However, our list of favourite hotels are without doubt up the road towards Paje and Dongwe. Also here, as you get further south, the beaches disappear.

We’ve selected a collection of the top 6 best places to visit in Zanzibar; every place here promises something for all tastes.