Island Destination · Coast & Islands
Zanzibar
White-sand shores, warm water, and the old streets of Stone Town.
Overview
Zanzibar is where most journeys end, and rightly so. The archipelago lies off the coast in the warm Indian Ocean, a world of white-sand beaches, turquoise water and a thousand years of trading history. The main island, Unguja, is fringed with beaches and centred on the old trading city of Stone Town.
What you will see
Zanzibar is about the ocean and the culture more than big game, though Jozani Forest protects the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkey, found nowhere else. The reefs offer superb snorkelling and diving, and dolphins are often seen offshore.
When to go
The best weather falls in the dry months from June to October and again from December to February. The islands are warm all year.
Highlights
- Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- White-sand beaches and warm, clear water
- Snorkelling and diving on the reefs
- The Zanzibar red colobus of Jozani Forest
How it fits your journey
The perfect finish to any safari, a few days of rest by the sea after the wild.
Tailor-made
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