Zanzibar: Beach Holidays on the Spice Island

Even as it grows in popularity among travellers, Zanzibar remains a rustic paradise. Large parts of the Zanzibar islands are still untainted, offering visitors the chance to experience an exotic and authentic Indian Ocean island holiday.

Zanzibar's name alone is evocative of spice, colourful fabrics and exotic beaches fringed by coral reefs. Located off the west coast of Tanzania, this unspoilt African paradise has a rich history, tropical climate, vibrant multi-cultural ambience and a variety of exotic islands. A Zanzibar holiday is unforgettable. Zanzibar accommodation.

Nature-lovers will delight in a Zanzibar holiday: the beaches are pristine, its marine life exotic, and the lush plantations of Pemba Island beg to be explored, as do the fantastic diving spots around Mafia Island.

The markets of the capital, Unguja Mjini (or Zanzibar Town), are always bustling, rich with the sounds of competitive trading and the smells of thousands of spices. Stone Town (or Stonetown) is the city's old quarter and has been declared a World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural significance.

Stone Town's many cobbled streets are perfect for strolling along and offer a variety of cultural and historical discoveries. In addition to the chilled island atmosphere and Stone Town's bustle, other attractions lie beneath the water.

The diving in Zanzibar is considered to be some of the best in the world and diving sites all around the islands offer an underwater safari to rival even your most memorable overland adventures.

Experience Zanzibar in combination with a safari in one of Africa's greatest safari destinations.

Our Classic Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Tour is a great way to combine an African safari with a Zanzibar beach getaway.

If you don't mind a bit of roughing it, you can take on Tanzania on the Tanzanian Game Parks and Zanzibar Adventure, a sweeping 10-day overland tour that includes the best game viewing in Tanzania and chilling out in Zanzibar.

However, if you are in for exclusive luxury, you can't beat a few pampering nights at Mnemba Island Lodge on the private island of Mnemba.

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