Travel Information
Travel Information
WHEN TO TRAVEL
WHEN TO TRAVEL
WILDLIFE OFFERING
The word Zanzibar is synonymous with intoxicating aromas, lush tropical vegetation, powdery beaches and mesmerising turquoise waters with dhows above and magnificent marine life below. A holiday here, just off the coast of Tanzania, can be as relaxing or adventurous as you wish. Spice tours, local markets, colourful cuisine and architectural marvels wonderfully contrast blissful stays at luxury resorts, exclusive hotels and private villas.
The word Zanzibar is synonymous with intoxicating aromas, lush tropical vegetation, powdery beaches and mesmerising turquoise waters with dhows above and magnificent marine life below. A holiday here, just off the coast of Tanzania, can be as relaxing or adventurous as you wish. Spice tours, local markets, colourful cuisine and architectural marvels wonderfully contrast blissful stays at luxury resorts, exclusive hotels and private villas.
Mid-March to late May as well as November are the two rainy seasons. Visitors tend to favour the dry months: June to October being a bit cooler and December to February being quite hot. The best scuba diving months include July, August, February and March. Tanzania’s top wildlife attractions can be discovered before or after a beach break.
Mid-March to late May as well as November are the two rainy seasons. Visitors tend to favour the dry months: June to October being a bit cooler and December to February being quite hot. The best scuba diving months include July, August, February and March. Tanzania’s top wildlife attractions can be discovered before or after a beach break.
- Stone Town
- Mafia Island
- Pemba Island
- Mnemba Island
- Chumbe Island
ZANZIBAR HIGHLIGHTS
- World-class snorkelling and dive sites
- Romantic and scenic sunset dhow cruises
- Hidden underwater gems at Satellite Islands
- Spice tour featuring up to 50 different fruits, spices and plants
- Pristine coral reefs, tropical fish, small marine creatures, turtles and dolphins
- Explore teeming coral reefs and swim with gentle whale sharks near Mafia Island
DISCOVER ZANZIBAR
- Stone Town
- Mafia Island
- Pemba Island
- Mnemba Island
- Chumbe Island
ZANZIBAR HIGHLIGHTS
- World-class snorkelling and dive sites
- Romantic and scenic sunset dhow cruises
- Hidden underwater gems at Satellite Islands
- Spice tour featuring up to 50 different fruits, spices and plants
- Pristine coral reefs, tropical fish, small marine creatures, turtles and dolphins
- Explore teeming coral reefs and swim with gentle whale sharks near Mafia Island
The North Coast is more private with less crowded beachesNumerous hotels and lodges sit on the East Coast, famed for its unmatched beachesAvoid visiting Zanzibar during Ramadan as many restaurants are closedOnly a 15-minute flight from the mainland TanzaniaMotorbikes and scooters can be hired for exploringThe North Coast is more private with less crowded beachesNumerous hotels and lodges sit on the East Coast, famed for its unmatched beachesAvoid visiting Zanzibar during Ramadan as many restaurants are closedOnly a 15-minute flight from the mainland TanzaniaMotorbikes and scooters can be hired for exploring
