"Reserve your tour package for the Zanzibar vacation holidays! Our experts will help you in finding the best and most tailored tour package to meet your needs and budget range. A Tanzania vacation can’t be complete without visit Zanzibar beaches.
Tanzania is home to miles-long beaches and shorelines as well. Zanzibar beaches are a perfect option to rest your mind after a tiring, dusty, wild safari experience in Tanzania or any safari destination in Africa. Zanzibar is located 25 to 50 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania. It is an archipelago that consists of a number of big and small islands.
Most of the Zanzibar archipelago falls under the Zanzibar region which comprises two big islands surrounded by many small islets. Due to its rich cultural heritage importance, it is inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit this place alongside your Zanzibar beach holidays. Also, take a tour to the spice farms where various fruits and spices ranging from cloves to cinnamon are cultivated which make the area aromatic. Zanzibar vacation holidays come as an impressive break from all the crowded and famous tourist destinations.
It is a really exciting African adventure offering a pleasant natural panorama, rare wild animals and stunning beaches that revitalize the soul. Zanzibar is a perfect combination of two large islands viz. Unguja and Pemba, and a set of a few smaller ones. The tranquil beaches of Zanzibar give an astounding travelling experience. Zanzibar is a dream Land to explore after all bumping, long drive in a dust road from Tanzania wilderness. Make the most out of Zanzibar vacation holidays and create a treasured memory.
You can relax and enjoy yourself with your family and friends without having to worry about schedules all the time."
Transfer from airport to Stone Town, check-in at the hotel. In the evening have a traditional Swahili dinner in Stone town (the heart of Zanzibar). After lunch Your program starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still.
With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar . You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedra islands countless mosques. dinner Overnight at your accommodation. For Tanzania safari visit here Greatest 5 Days 4 Night Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
At 9:00 am Trip to Safari Blue. A full day sailing/snorkeling/sunbathing on a traditional dhow and seafood barbecue. Setting sail from Fumba, you will explore the Menai Bay where dolphins are often sighted. When dropping the anchor at Kwale sandbank, you can snorkeling the coral reefs. At Kwale Island you’ll be served a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chickens and coconut rice. The boat sails to a stunning natural lagoon where there is opportunity to swim, before the day is over you will be transferred to Nungwi beach in northern Zanzibar for dinner Overnight at your accommodation. Antonio Garden Hotel overnight (BB)
The whole day relaxing and enjoy the beach or do a short stone town tour and shopping on afternoon back to your accommodation. Overnight at your accommodation. Antonio Garden Hotel overnight (BB)
The Half Day relaxing and enjoy the beach or do a short stone town tour and shopping on afternoon back to your accommodation. Antonio Garden Hotel overnight (BB)
Yes, it is safe to travel to Zanzibar Islands. This is one of the safest African destinations, even for solo female travelers.
The Zanzibar Archipelago is part of Tanzania, which is one of the most stable African countries. Tanzania is ranked as the most peaceful country in East Africa, in fact.
The local people are generally welcoming and laid-back. Thanks to the picture-perfect beaches, sunny weather and rich culture Zanzibar is a popular tourist destination. Thus, it features all the necessary tourism infrastructure for a comfortable and safe holiday. Many international travelers enjoy their time on the islands so much that they return time and again.
The only annoyance you are likely to encounter on Zanzibar is the Maasai hawkers pushing their wares, sometimes over-zealously. The best way to deal with these persistent salesmen is to firmly decline and not give them attention. If you feel harassed report the problem to your lodge or tour company so that they can assist.
Yes, Zanzibar is very safe for swimming. The Indian Ocean is warm and the waves tend to be small. Zanzibar is a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Conditions do vary from beach to beach and season to season, but overall many of Zanzibar’s beaches are ideal for swimming. Depending on the tides, there can sometimes be seaweed in the water, particularly along the East Coast. You may also encounter sea urchins in the rocky shallows (especially at low tide). Watch where you walk and wear booties (diving boots) to protect your feet.
There are reef sharks in Zanzibar which are harmless. Then at Mafia Island, you can swim with whale sharks. These sharks are endangered and safe to swim and dive with. Lastly, great white sharks are occasionally spotted in the deep waters but there have been no shark attacks recorded.
The best time to go to Zanzibar is from mid-winter to spring or in mid-summer (Southern Hemisphere timing). These are Zanzibar’s dry seasons. The long dry season is over winter and spring and the short dry season is in mid-summer.
Remember this is a tropical region which means the cooler temperatures of winter are still warm. So, you’ll still enjoy pleasant beach weather.
People often ask us if Zanzibar holidays are expensive. The simple answer is no. You can definitely visit Zanzibar on a budget.
The international flights to Tanzania are likely to be the single biggest expense of a trip to Zanzibar Islands. The best way to save money on your Zanzibar Island holiday is thus to keep an eye out for flight specials to Tanzania and even flight deals to Zanzibar, direct.
From Dar es Salaam on the mainland of Tanzania, you can then take the affordable ferry or fly to Stone Town on Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja.
No, you can eat cheaply on Zanzibar. On a tight budget, you can spend as little as about $6 per day on meals. A mid-range estimate for daily food costs is $15 per person. You will also need to budget for bottled water, around $0.70 per day.
Of course, yes! Zanzibar is a bucket-list African destination for excellent reasons.
Seven days at the least. How long you need for a fulfilling Zanzibar holiday depends on what you want to do, but we recommend at least a week.
The Zanzibar Archipelago is surprisingly large and diverse. It consists of two main islands and numerous smaller islets, together covering an area of about 2,462 km² (951 sq mi). The main island of Unguja is 53 miles (85 km) long and 24 miles (39 km) wide, covering about 565 square miles (1,464 km²). The second-largest island, Pemba is 42 miles (67 km) long and 14 miles (22 km) across. Thus, there is plenty to do and see on the Spice Islands of Zanzibar.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for your safari deposit. The remaining balance to be paid on your arravial
The Zanzibar people are descendants of Africa, Arabia, India, Persia and the Comoros Islands. The main religion in Zanzibar is Islam. Over 90% of the population is Muslim with a small minority of Christians, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs
You can wear shorts at the beach and your resort or hotel. It’s acceptable to wear bikinis and swimwear at the beach.
In other places, it is better to dress more conservatively. Shorts should preferably be loose-fitting, three-quarter pants that end below the knee. Ladies should avoid wearing short shorts in public.
Walking around shirtless is not culturally acceptable, even for blokes. For women, wearing mini-skirts and skimpy outfits is sure to cause offence. Be particularly mindful when visiting Stone Town and mosques, where your torso and shoulders need to be covered too.
