Overview
After the dust and the early mornings of a safari, the islands of Zanzibar are the perfect way to slow down. White-sand beaches, warm water and a thousand years of Swahili history make the archipelago one of the loveliest places in the Indian Ocean, and it lies just a short flight from the mainland.
What the journey is like
We match the stay to the rest you are after, from a beachfront retreat to a private villa, or a few nights in a boutique house in the old streets of Stone Town. Days can be as full or as empty as you like: snorkelling and diving on the reefs, a sunset dhow cruise, a spice-farm visit, or simply the beach and a book.
When to go
The best weather falls from June to October and again from December to February, though the islands are warm all year.
Highlights
- White-sand beaches and warm, clear water
- Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Snorkelling, diving and dhow cruises
- The ideal, restful end to a safari
Tailor-made
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No two of our journeys are ever the same. Tell us how you like to travel and we will build a private version of this around you.