Zanzibar

Welcome to Zanzibar – The Spice Island

Zanzibar is the Indian Ocean at its most enchanting — a semi-autonomous archipelago off Tanzania’s coast, surrounded by clove-scented spice farms, pristine white beaches, and the maze-like streets of the UNESCO-listed Stone Town. It remains one of East Africa’s top beach destinations, ideal for solo travelers or as a perfect conclusion to a mainland safari.
With a history steeped in centuries of trade and unforgettable sunsets aboard traditional dhows, Zanzibar presents a unique blend of culture, leisure, and warm Indian Ocean waters.

Zanzibar’s Top Destinations & Highlights

Zanzibar combines its historic Stone Town with some of East Africa’s most stunning beaches and coral reefs. Explore its top destinations below.

• Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — a maze of narrow streets, carved doorways, and centuries of Swahili, Arab, and Indian trading history.
• Spice Farm Tours — guided walks through plantations growing cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Prison Island — a short boat trip to see the island’s famous population of giant Aldabra tortoises.
• Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches — the island’s most iconic stretches of white sand, known for calm, swimmable water.
• Jozani Forest — home to the rare and endangered red colobus monkey, found only in Zanzibar.
• Mnemba Atoll — a marine conservation area offering some of the best snorkeling and diving in East Africa.
• Nakupenda Sandbank — a pristine sandbar accessible only by boat, ideal for a barefoot lunch at sea.
• Sunset Dhow Cruise — a traditional wooden sailboat cruise as the sky turns orange over the Indian Ocean.