JT028 days / 7 nights4 pax
Northern Safari & Zanzibar Escape
An efficient bush-to-beach holiday for clients who want a short wildlife experience followed by an Indian Ocean island stay.
Starting from / person
USD 1,950
Zanzibar · Indian Ocean
Zanzibar — the Indian Ocean escape
White sand, turquoise water, dhows at sunset and the winding alleys of Stone Town — the perfect island finish to a safari, or a standalone beach holiday.
Destination Introduction
The Spice Island
Zanzibar is a tropical archipelago off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, reached by a short domestic flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro. Its main island, Unguja, blends Swahili, Arab, Indian and European influences into a culture unlike anywhere else in East Africa.
Visitors come for the white-sand beaches and warm turquoise water, but stay for the carved doors and coral-stone lanes of Stone Town, the spice farms that gave the island its name, and the dhow sunsets that close every day.
Zanzibar is the natural finish to a Northern Circuit safari — a few days on the beach after the dust of the plains — but it also stands alone as a relaxed island holiday.
Beaches & Experiences
Coast, culture and the Indian Ocean
Sunset dhow cruises
Drift along the coast on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Nungwi & Kendwa
The north coast offers the most consistent swimming on Zanzibar, with white sand and turquoise water largely unaffected by the tidal swings of the east coast.
Paje & Jambiani
The south-east coast is a kite-surfing and dhow-sailing hub, with a laid-back village feel — though east-coast tides affect swimming at certain hours.
Stone Town
The historic Swahili capital, a maze of carved doors, coral-stone houses, spice markets and waterfront fords — the cultural heart of the island.
Stone Town heritage walks
Guided walks through the Old Fort, the House of Wonders quarter, carved doors, markets and the waterfront.
Spice farm tours
Visit a working spice farm to see, smell and taste the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg that gave Zanzibar its name.
Snorkelling & diving
Mnemba Atoll and the east-coast reefs offer some of the Indian Ocean’s clearest water and richest marine life.
Sunset dhow cruises
Drift along the coast on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Beach relaxation
Hand-picked beach hotels for every style, from barefoot boutique to full-service resorts.
Safari & beach combinations
Seamless domestic flights link the Northern Circuit to Zanzibar for a bush-to-beach holiday.
Stone Town
A living Swahili capital
Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar — a UNESCO World Heritage maze of narrow alleys, coral-stone houses and intricately carved wooden doors that tell the story of centuries of Indian Ocean trade.
A guided walk takes in the Old Fort, the former slave market site, the bustling Darajani market and the waterfront where dhows still unload their cargo. Most Zanzibar itineraries begin or end here before transferring to the beach.
Accommodation
Where you stay on the island
Beach resorts
Full-service resorts on the north and east coast with pools, restaurants and water-sports desks.
Boutique beach hotels
Smaller, characterful properties — often barefoot and family-run — for a quieter stay.
Stone Town hotels
Restored historic buildings in the old town, ideal for the first or last night of an island stay.
Specific hotels are confirmed in your final quotation based on availability and your preferred category.
Best Time to Visit
A year-round beach destination
- June – October
Dry season (best beach weather)
Warm, dry and sunny — the most popular time for a beach stay, with calm seas and low humidity.
- December – February
Short dry season
A second dry window with hot, sunny weather — a popular festive-season escape.
- March – May
Long rains
The wettest months, with heavy showers. Lower rates and fewer visitors, but beach days are less reliable.
- November
Short rains
Brief showers, mostly in the evenings. Still a pleasant time to visit with fewer crowds.
Zanzibar Holidays
Approved Zanzibar packages
Itineraries that include a Zanzibar beach stay — standalone holidays or safari combinations.
JT02
JT0310 days / 9 nights4 pax
Grand Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday
The signature Tanzania combination, giving guests more time in Serengeti before a relaxed Zanzibar finish.
Starting from / person
USD 2,550
JT0412 days / 11 nights4 pax
Northern Circuit Explorer & Zanzibar Discovery
The extended discovery itinerary for travellers who want a wider variety of Northern Circuit habitats and more time for wildlife viewing before Zanzibar.
Starting from / person
USD 2,950
JT056 days / 5 nights4 pax
Zanzibar Tropical Beach Holiday
An accessible island stay combining Swahili heritage, spice culture and beach relaxation.
Starting from / person
USD 650
Safari & Zanzibar Combinations
Bush to beach in one journey
These packages combine a Northern Circuit safari with a Zanzibar beach extension, linked by a short domestic flight.
JT028 days / 7 nights4 pax
Northern Safari & Zanzibar Escape
An efficient bush-to-beach holiday for clients who want a short wildlife experience followed by an Indian Ocean island stay.
Starting from / person
USD 1,950
JT0310 days / 9 nights4 pax
Grand Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday
The signature Tanzania combination, giving guests more time in Serengeti before a relaxed Zanzibar finish.
Starting from / person
USD 2,550
JT0412 days / 11 nights4 pax
Northern Circuit Explorer & Zanzibar Discovery
The extended discovery itinerary for travellers who want a wider variety of Northern Circuit habitats and more time for wildlife viewing before Zanzibar.
Starting from / person
USD 2,950
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