Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Below we have compiled a quick list to ensure you get the best from your Zanzibar Holiday or honeymoon;

Scuba diving

For centuries Zanzibar has been a preferred diving destination for only a very select group of people, but now it’s changed and has become clear that it is an excellent place for diving. Zanzibar is East Africa’s best diving spot, boasting rich marine life due to coral reef structures around the island. Zanzibar’s diving reefs are generally shallow, with calm, clean water. Dive sites overflow in this magic place, and a wide variety assures there’s something for the beginner as well as for professionals.

Stone town tour

Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide. Constructed from coral stone in the 19th and 20th centuries, Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. You’ll get to know the town as you see heritage sites and architecture, visit a local marketplace, check out the church and memorial at the old slave market, admire the former home of the sultan, and do some shopping with the help of your guide. Tour is limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

Explore Nungwi and Kendwa beaches

Whether you stay at Nungwi beach, Kendwa beach, or even somewhere along the East coast, exploring Zanzibar’s north beach resorts is certainly worth the effort.

Nungwi is the third largest settlement in Zanzibar, with a population of about 5,500, found at the far north of the island. The smaller nearby Kendwa is on the west coast, overlooking the tiny Daloni island and the larger island of Tumbatu. Both are located about an hour’s drive from Stone Town.

Dolphin Watching

Situated on the southern point of the island is Kizimkazi fishing village, once the foremost settlement on the East Coast of Africa, now best known for being home to several schools of Bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village.

If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. The trip is best taken in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers can seriously disturb the dolphins. Other species that can be viewed include stingrays and turtles.

Jozani Forest

Once the home of leopards, Zanzibar’s nearest destination to a game reserve is Jozani Forest, located in the south of the island. Currently Jozani is under consideration to become a World Heritage Site, and is well worth a visit for its stunning scenery and biodiversity.

Top of the list of things to see here is the endemic Red Colobus Monkey. Troops of these monkeys can be found scrambling from branch to branch, in search of food. The monkeys have become acclimatized to people and allow you to get close to them to take photographs as they eat, play and jump from the treetops.

Spice Tours

In days past, Zanzibar was known as the ‘Spice Island’, exporting these across the world, the industry beginning with the Omani Arabs in the early 19th century when they made Zanzibar the capital of their empire.

Nowadays a Spice Tour has become one of the most popular excursions on the island. You can walk through the spice farm with your guide, touching, smelling and tasting different spices and tropical fruits, learning about their properties, origins and use as medicines and in food and drink.

Zanzibar is a widely popular post-Safari Destination combined with some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Not only the beaches but Zanzibar has to offer some world heritage sites protected by UNESCO.

Apart from this, the island offers iconic wildlife and adventurous water sports. Zanzibar is surrounded by some breathtaking islands such as;

Chumbe beach- is a dream destination for snorkelers, Chumbe Island is Zanzibar’s 1st marine sanctuary. The island is accessible only by boat. Take a boat ride in the tranquil blue water of the Indian Ocean and reach the island. Explore the lovely eco-lodge of the island. As it’s run by locals, gets a 100% authentic African hosting experience.

Bawe beach- Just about the size of a football pitch, Bawe beach is about 30 minutes boat ride from Stone Town. This tropical island is a private island that is breathtaking enough to make you fall in love with it. Explore peace, and tranquillity in this lush paradise.

Changuu beach- surrounded by the turquoise blue water of the Indian Ocean, the exquisite beach is one of the iconic places of Zanzibar. With coral reefs, tropical vegetation, and beautiful surroundings the island is one of the well-known spots of Zanzibar. The island is also known as prison Island and can be reached from stone town via boat.

The prime attraction is the tortoise sanctuary of the island. Just pay $5 and get to meet these giant tortoises. The Aldabra giant tortoises that are residing in the sanctuary are one of the largest tortoises in the world.

Nungwi beach- what Nungwi beach offers?? It offers soft white sand to walk miles on, turquoise blue water, safe swimming and breathtaking boat rides. This is the 3 rd largest beach settlement of the Zanzibar Archipelago. This is one of the 100 best beaches in the world voted by CNN. Explore the fishing village centres, dhow building centres, and more in this iconic beach destination. Kendwa beach – One of the dreamiest beaches of Zanzibar, Kendwa is just 3km away from Nungwi beach. This picture-perfect beach is a great place for spending some relaxing moments of your life. Explore the Rocks Beach Bar & Restaurant which is a spectacular place for enjoying sunsets. Witnessing a sunset in African land is probably one of the best scenes to remember forever. Undoubtedly Zanzibar occupies the no 1 spot for watching the best sunsets in Africa. There are many points in Zanzibar which are the best places to witness a golden sunset. There are many points in Zanzibar that are specially introduced to watch the stunning golden sunsets of the island.

The nightlife of the island is truly splashing. The combination of world-class new hotels with traditional restaurants gives vast opportunities for nightlife lovers to explore. There are a lot of choices travellers can get for exploring the street foods including fresh seafood and local Zanzibari cuisine. This hypnotizing island blends with beauty and the finest accommodations that offer world-class services to travellers. There are many lodges available that are fitted to every pocket. No matter you are a budget traveller or luxury lover the island has to offer you the best with your budget.

The island is a perfect destination for newlyweds. This is a perfect destination to spend some quality time with each other after the busy marriage ceremonies. Many couples love to go to a place that is peaceful and away from hustling bustling cities. It is also a great place for those who are looking for a destination marriage.

Zanzibar beach holidays are incomplete without a visit to Stone Town. Stone Town is one of the oldest cities on the African Continent and a world heritage site protected by UNESCO. The city stands proudly holding some of the oldest architectural constructions.

Not only the stone town or beaches the island is sealed with history and mystery to explore.

Another iconic attraction of the island is the spice plantation. Formerly known as Spice Island, Zanzibar is one of the great places to take an aromatic spice tour. The spices were earlier introduced in the 16th century. It was brought by the Portuguese traders to the island, and afterwards, Zanzibar became the hub of the spice cultivation.

You can take a spice tour to the spice cultivation fields called Shamba by the locals. Smell and test some clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chilli, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, and cassava in your spice tour. You can bring a few of them too.