ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar holiday packages offer a chance to immerse yourself in a heady mix of palm-fringed beaches, turquoise seas and a melting pot of exotic cultures. Lying off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a romantic Indian Ocean island paradise that is still relatively untouched. It’s the largest coral island off the shores of Africa and is famous for its centuries-old sailing dhows, ornately carved wooden doors and the scent of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg – hence its nickname, the 'Spice Island'.

Zanzibar’s main town, Stone Town, is the oldest part of the island and boasts 45 mosques, the Slave Market, the Old Fort, Dr Livingstone’s House and the Zanzibar Marubhi Palace ruins. The surrounding islands offer opportunities for further explorations. One of the most popular is Pemba, famous for its excellent scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and a variety of water sports in the untouched marine environment of the Pemba Channel. There’s also Prison Island, home to giant tortoises, and tiny Mnemba, only inhabited by the staff and guests of the luxurious &Beyond Mnemba Island all-inclusive resort.

Exciting things to do in Zanzibar
Explore Stone Town's winding streets and marvel at the Arabic architecture en route to visit historic sights.
Soak up the sun on the famous Nungwi Beach.
Visit the Old Fort, Stone Town’s oldest building that dates back to the 17th Century.
Go snorkelling in the Mnemba Atoll.
Watch the sunset from the beach.
Party up a storm at one of the Full Moon parties at Kendwa Beach.
Discover the relaxed fishing village of Jambiani, one of the island’s best-kept secrets.
Visit Jozani Forest, home to thousands of crabs who live under the mangroves, and see a variety of wildlife, including red colobus monkeys.
Discover historic Prison Island, home to giant tortoises.
Visit the night-time food market, Forodhani, to enjoy a traditional seafood dinner.
Spend time in the Palace Museum, one of Stone Towns’ most historic buildings.
Go kite surfing on the island of Paje.

Visit Zanzibar during the cool, dry months of spring (June to October), during this season the weather is generally warm and sunny, perfect for outdoor activities.
Another good time to go is from January to February when it's hot and dry. There are also slightly less tourists during this time as it is just after peak summer season.u