Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a truly wonderful island that offers some of the finest tropical beaches within Africa.
The name itself has captivated travellers imagination over the years and truly lives up to expectations. Alongside the idyllic, crystal clear sea and vibrant reefs, the island has a rich cultural and historical offering particularly within the old Stone Town.
The archipeago's turqoise seas are as stunning below as above the water line allowing for some magnificent diving. Manta rays, green turtles, hawksbill plus barracudas add to the array of colour with opportunities for wall dives nearer Pemba.
Zanzibar has seen a growth in visitor numbers in recent years but fortunately has remained relatively unspoiled or exploited. To really enjoy your time on the island it is important to find the right style and character of accommodation to suit you. The range is broad from large mainstream resorts to small exclusive hideaways; busy "backpackers" beach huts to private boutique guesthouses.
Click on the links in the right hand margin for accomodation options or our favourite:
Luxury beach lodges are Matemwe Bungalows, Kilindi, Unguja Beach Lodge or Fumba Beach Lodge
Lower cost beach guesthouses but still offering something special are Pongwe Beach, Kasha Boutique, Matemwe Beach, Shooting Star or Echo Beach
Cool places to stay in Stone Town are Beyt Al Chai, 236 Hurumzi, Swahili House or Serena Inn
Ultimate exclusivity at Mnemba Island
Or if you want a resort look at: Baraza, Breezes Beach Club, Blue Bay or Ras Nungwi
Luxury Beach Hotels
Barefoot Luxury
Beach Lodge
Beach Resorts
Stone Town
Useful facts. The Zanzibar archipelago actually comprises of Zanzibar and Pemba islands. What we refer to Zanzibar is actually Unguja island. The island lies 36km away from the mainland at the shortest point and is only a 15 minute flight from Dar es Salaam (our recommended route). The island is 83km by 39km at the widest point.
- 236 Hurumzi
- Baraza Resort & Spa
- Beyt Al Chai
- Blue Bay Beach Resort
- Breezes Beach Club
- Chumbe Island
- Dhow Palace
- Dongwe Ocean View
- Echo Beach
- Essque Zalu
- Fumba Beach Lodge
- Karamba
- Kasha Boutique Hotel
- Kendwa Rocks
- Kichanga Beach Lodge
- Kilindi
- Kisiwa House
- La Gemma Dell’ Est
- Matemwe Beach
- Matemwe Lodge
- Matemwe Retreat Villas
- Mchanga Beach Lodge
- Mnemba Island
- Next Paradise
- Ngalawa Beach Village
- Pongwe Beach Hotel
- Ras Nungwi
- Samaki Lodge
- Sea Cliff Resort And Spa
- Serena Inn
- Shooting Star Lodge
- Sultan Sands Island Resort
- Sunshine Hotel
- Swahili House
- Tembo House Hotel
- The Palms
- The Residence
- The Seyyida
- Unguja Lodge
- Uroa Bay
- Z Hotel
- Zanzibar Palace
